Albany, New York – Arctic air is expected to remain firmly in place across New York from Jan. 24 through Jan. 30, bringing a prolonged stretch of below-normal temperatures and reinforcing mid-winter conditions statewide.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, much of New York falls within a high-probability zone for below-normal temperatures during the Jan. 24–30 period, with confidence reaching near 80 percent across northern and interior sections of the state. The pattern reflects persistent Arctic influence with limited chances for sustained moderation before month’s end.
Across northern New York, including the North Country and areas near the Canadian border, daytime highs are expected to remain well below seasonal averages, while overnight lows frequently drop into the single digits or below zero. The sustained cold will allow snowpack and icy conditions to persist along routes such as Interstate 81, Route 11, and secondary roads.
In central New York and the Mohawk Valley, including Syracuse and Utica, temperatures are also expected to stay below normal throughout the Jan. 24–30 window. Even brief warm-ups may struggle to push highs out of the teens and lower 20s, keeping untreated roads slick and limiting snowmelt.
Farther south, including the Hudson Valley and New York City metro area, temperatures are likely to remain below late-January averages as well, with cold nights and chilly days allowing lingering ice patches on bridges, overpasses, and shaded roadways.
New York emergency management officials encourage residents to take cold-weather precautions, including protecting pipes, limiting prolonged outdoor exposure, and checking on vulnerable neighbors and pets.
The Arctic pattern shows little sign of breaking before the end of the month, and additional cold-related advisories may be issued as confidence remains high in sustained below-normal temperatures across New York through Jan. 30.
