New York Weather: Dangerous Cold and Potential Snow - January 29, 2026

Cold Snap and River Ice

• 🥶 Dangerous cold is expected to persist in New York for the next few days, with air temperatures colder than ocean water.
• 🧊 Ice chunks were observed floating down the Hudson River, with currents shifting direction due to tides.

First Alert Weather Days

• ⚠️ A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Friday and Saturday due to extreme cold.
• 🌡️ High temperatures on Friday are forecast to be 19 degrees, and 22 degrees on Saturday.
• ❄️ Sunday's high will be around 25 degrees, with a possibility of snow.

Potential Snow System

• 📊 Models suggest a significant storm for the Carolinas, with outer edges potentially affecting New York.
• 🌨️ The European model indicates minimal snow for New York City (around a tenth of an inch) and the Jersey Shore, but Riverhead could see 1.7 to 3.2 inches.
• 🌬️ Strong winds are expected along the coast, with gusts potentially reaching 43 mph in Montauk, raising the possibility of blizzard conditions if snowfall occurs.

Weekend and Beyond

• ☀️ Sunday's system is expected to be offshore, possibly bringing a glancing blow with the most snow accumulation in Montauk.
• 🗓️ Monday is forecast to be sunny with temperatures around 33 degrees, potentially cracking the freezing mark.
• ❄️ Looking ahead to the following weekend, temperatures are predicted to drop back to around 26 degrees.
• 🐾 Groundhog Day on Monday is expected to be sunny, potentially indicating six more weeks of winter if traditional lore holds true.