New York Weather: Cold Start to 2026 with Snow Squalls and Wind Chills

New Year's Day Weather Conditions

• ❄️ Happy New Year to Chris and the viewers, kicking off 2026 with a continuation of cold weather patterns.
• 🥶 Temperatures are in the teens for northern areas, with a friend in Little Neck reporting 34 degrees.
• ⚠️ A wall of snow has moved in, significantly lowering visibility and making travel tricky.

Snowfall and Travel Advisory

• 🌨️ Snow reports indicate varying amounts, with Kathy in New Milford reporting a half-inch and Bob in Barville also receiving fresh snow. Tony in Svin reported about three inches.
• 💨 Winds have picked up, contributing to difficult visibility and creating bitter wind chills ranging from 10 to 20 degrees.
• 🚨 A snow squall warning is in effect for portions of Suffolk County until 7:15 a.m., with heavy, intense snow and rapidly dropping visibility reported in areas like Babylon.

Forecast for the Week Ahead

• ☀️ Skies are expected to clear, but the cold and blustery conditions will persist.
• 🌬️ Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph will continue to make it feel much colder than the actual temperature.
• 📈 While the immediate forecast shows cold, there's a possibility of reaching the 40s later next week.
• 📅 The pattern is otherwise quiet, with potential weak systems on Saturday night and Monday, but nothing comparable to the current conditions.

Weather Updates and Advisories

• 📍 The snow squall advisory is lifting for the city but remains in effect for Long Island and the Jersey Shore until 7:15 a.m.
• 🧣 Viewers planning outdoor activities, like a block party in lower Manhattan, are advised to dress warmly due to the lack of warmth in the current temperatures.