New York Weather: Bitter Cold Snap Continues, Warm-Up Expected Mid-Week

Current Cold Snap and Gradual Warming

• 🥶 The current weather is described as a bitterly cold snap, with temperatures in the 20s and 30s.
• 💡 While still cold, today's temperatures are an improvement, with more 30s and a current reading of 33 degrees, signaling a move out of the "freezer."
• 🌬️ Lighter winds and a shift in wind direction from west to southwest are helping to make the cold feel less bitter.

Return to Seasonal Norms

• 🗓️ The forecast aims to bring temperatures back to what is normal for this time of year, with a high of 44 degrees expected tomorrow.
• 📈 A significant warm-up is anticipated by Thursday, with a possibility of reaching 50 degrees, a temperature not yet seen this month.

Source of the Warm-Up

• ➡️ The incoming warmth is attributed to milder air moving in from the west.
• ☁️ A large ridge of high pressure is setting up, contributing to the warmer conditions.

Approaching Rain and Potential Travel Issues

• 🌧️ By the end of the week, warmer air will bring rain, which is expected to help melt away much of the accumulated snow.
• ⚠️ This rain could lead to ponding on roads and slower travel, particularly during Friday morning's commute, prompting a First Alert evaluation.
• 💧 Models suggest up to an inch of rain, indicating minimal new snowfall as winter and the holiday season approach.

Weekend Outlook

• 📉 Temperatures are expected to plummet again after Friday, returning to a winter-like feel over the weekend.