Bitter Winter Cold Lingers: NYC Weather Forecast & Dangers

Lingering Winter Conditions

• 🥶 Bitter cold continues to be a significant issue, with dangerous black ice remaining a problem days after the last storm.
• ⚠️ The daily battle involves temporary melting from friction, only to refreeze overnight, creating a daily cycle of ice and slush.
• 🌡️ Highs today will struggle to reach the 20s, a stark contrast to the expected 40s, and no 40-degree days are anticipated next week.

Wind Chills and Feels-Like Temperatures

• 💨 Even with clear skies, any breeze will drive wind chills into the low teens, making the actual temperature of 22 degrees feel much colder.
• 🧊 Tonight, a serious threat of sub-zero wind chills is expected for many, including areas in the Hudson Valley and potentially the city.
• 🥶 Tomorrow's high of 24 degrees will not feel significantly better, continuing the frigid stretch.

Major Storm Impacts Elsewhere

• ⛈️ A rapidly intensifying storm is a major story for the Southeast, bringing heavy snow, potential hurricane-force winds, and cold air.
• 💡 This storm will impact major airport connections, such as through Charlotte, and has already left over 100,000 people without power in parts of Alabama and Florida.
• 🌊 The storm is thankfully expected to pass offshore this weekend, sparing our area the worst of its impact.

Snowfall and Future Outlook

• ❄️ January has seen 13.9 inches of snow, with the winter total at 21.1 inches, both above the climatological norm.
• 🌦️ There are two potential snow chances next week, with possibilities on Wednesday and Friday.
• 📈 While a slight and brief warmup is possible, the frigid stretch is expected to continue through the weekend.