New York Frigid Temperatures: First Alert Weather Forecast for December 4th

Frigid Temperatures Arrive

• 🥶 Tonight and tomorrow morning will bring the coldest temperatures of the season to New York.
• ⚠️ A First Alert has been issued for the morning hours due to the expected harsh conditions.
• 🧣 It will be necessary to bundle up with scarves, hats, and gloves.

Record-Breaking Cold Expected

• 🌡️ Current temperatures are around 25 degrees Fahrenheit and expected to drop further.
• 📉 Several locations, including LaGuardia, Bridgeport, and Poughkeepsie, are forecast to set new record low temperatures for the date.
• 🧊 Some areas, like Liberty, could see temperatures drop into the single digits.

Wind Chill Factors

• 💨 Wind chill will make the cold feel even more severe, with temperatures feeling like below zero in some locations.
• 🌬️ In New York City, the wind chill could make it feel like seven degrees Fahrenheit.

Origin of the Cold Air

• ❄️ The frigid air mass originates from Siberia, where temperatures were as low as 30 degrees below zero.
• ✈️ This cold air has been tracking across the Midwest and Canada before reaching the New York area.

Snowfall Potential

• 🌨️ The chance for measurable snowfall is very low, with predictions of only a trace amount.
• ❄️ The freezing line is expected to remain at or below the surface, meaning any precipitation would likely fall as snow but not accumulate significantly.

Weekend and Early Week Outlook

• ☀️ Saturday and Sunday are expected to be warmer, with highs in the low 40s.
• 🌤️ Monday and Tuesday will see temperatures return to the mid-30s with sunshine.