New York Weather: Coldest Temperatures of the Season Arrive with Snow Showers and High Winds

Weekend Cold Snap and Snow Showers

• 🥶 The season's coldest temperatures are expected this weekend, combined with strong winds, making for rough conditions.
• ❄️ Current snow showers are moving through the area and are expected to continue through the morning hours, with accumulations of 1-3 inches, potentially more to the east.

Extreme Wind Chills

• 🌬️ The combination of cold air and strong winds will create dangerous wind chills, with northern communities potentially experiencing readings as low as 30 degrees below zero.
• 💨 Sustained winds are predicted to be 15-30 mph, with gusts reaching 50-55 mph, and even up to 60 mph in Ocean County.

Weekend Temperature Outlook

• 🌡️ Temperatures will continue to drop, reaching a low of 6 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday morning, the coldest of the season so far.
• 📉 Saturday's high is expected to be around 22 degrees, dropping significantly after midnight to the Sunday low.

Wind Chill Calculations

• 🧊 A 6-degree temperature with a 20 mph wind will result in a wind chill of 14 degrees below zero.
• 🥶 At the higher end, a 6-degree temperature with a 30 mph wind will feel like 19 degrees below zero, and gusts could bring wind chills down to 27 degrees below zero.

Mid-Week Thaw and Lingering Cold

• ☀️ By Wednesday, temperatures are expected to climb back above the freezing mark.
• 📈 Despite the mid-week warming, Tuesday's high of 33-35 degrees will still be colder than the average for this time of year (41 degrees).