New York Weather: Dangerous Cold Continues, Potential Weekend Snowstorm

Dangerous Cold Spell

• 🥶 Dangerous cold continues in New York, with the fountain at Bryant Park frozen as an example of the extreme temperatures.
• ⚠️ First Alert Weather Days are in effect through Saturday due to the cold air, with risks of hypothermia and frostbite in less than 30 minutes.
• 🌡️ Tomorrow will be the sixth consecutive day without reaching the freezing mark, with sub-freezing temperatures expected.

Potential Weekend Snowstorm

• 🌨️ A possible snowstorm is being watched for Sunday, with the potential for rapid intensification, a phenomenon known as bombogenesis.
• 🌊 The storm's track is uncertain, with models disagreeing on its impact on the New York area.
• 💨 Winds are expected to be a significant factor regardless of the storm's exact path, with potential for blizzard conditions.

Blizzard Conditions Explained

• 🌬️ A blizzard is defined by wind gusts of at least 35 mph for at least 3 hours, and visibility dropping to a quarter mile.
• ❄️ Falling snow is not required for a blizzard; blowing snow from the ground can also contribute.
• 📈 Wind gusts on Sunday morning are predicted to be between 36-47 mph, potentially lasting for 12 hours.

Weekend and 7-Day Forecast

• 🧊 The cold air persists through Saturday, with a high of 24°F.
• 🌦️ Sunday's high will be 31°F, the day to watch for the coastal storm and its potential impacts.
• 🗓️ The forecast then moves into Monday, with the mention of Groundhog Day.