New York Weather: Brutal Cold, Snow, and Mid-Week Rain Forecast

Sunday Night and Monday Cold Snap

• ❄️ Bitter cold weather is expected Sunday night, causing any afternoon slush to refreeze, leading to icy conditions.
• 🥶 Wind chills will feel like single digits, with actual temperatures dropping into the teens overnight.
• 🌡️ Current readings in Central Park are around 23°F, with wind chills feeling much colder.
• 🌨️ While most of the snow has moved offshore, a few leftover snow flurries are possible along the Nassau-Suffolk border.

Monday Evening and Tuesday Outlook

• 🌨️ A couple of snow showers are possible Monday evening into Monday night, drifting from the Hudson Valley.
• ☀️ Tuesday is expected to be quiet with the sun returning, and temperatures around freezing.

Mid-to-Late Week Storm System

• 💨 Southernly winds will begin to pick up by Tuesday, signaling a warming trend for the latter half of the week.
• ☁️ However, this warming trend will be accompanied by increasing clouds and gusty winds.
• 🌧️ A new storm system is expected to bring a substantial amount of rainfall Thursday night into Friday, not snow.
• ⚠️ The combination of melting snow and significant rainfall raises the potential for flooding later in the week.

Holiday Weekend Weather

• 🕎 For the first night of Hanukkah, temperatures will be in the teens with single-digit wind chills.
• 🎄 The first full day of Hanukkah (Monday) will be dry during the afternoon but could see a few snow showers late.
• 📈 By the end of the week, temperatures could reach the low 50s, but the rain and clouds will prevent enjoyment of the warmer weather.