New York Weather: Dangerous Cold Expected Tuesday, Potential Snow This Weekend

Tuesday's Dangerous Cold

• ❄️ A First Alert weather day is in effect for Tuesday, January 19th, due to dangerously cold temperatures in New York.
• 🥶 Tomorrow morning's coldest air since last January is expected, with sub-zero wind chills for most.
• 💨 Wind gusts ranging from 15 to 30 mph will persist throughout the day, making it feel like single digits even at the warmest part of the afternoon.
• 🌡️ High temperatures will struggle to reach the low 20s, with wind chills feeling like 8 degrees in the afternoon in some areas.

Aurora Possibility

• ✨ A G4 geomagnetic storm was detected, offering a possibility to see an aurora as far south as Alabama.
• 🔭 While not guaranteed, viewers are advised to look north for potential viewing opportunities tonight.

Weekend Outlook

• 🥶 The cold air is expected to intensify by the weekend, with temperatures potentially colder than Tuesday.
• 🌨️ There is a possibility of snow this weekend, with models starting to align on this forecast.
• ⚠️ A First Alert is warranted for Saturday and Sunday due to the extreme cold and potential for snow.

Mid-Week Warm-Up

• ☀️ A brief break from the cold is expected on Wednesday, with temperatures returning to above average by Thursday.
• 📈 Thursday is forecast to reach 43 degrees, which is above the average of 39 degrees.

January Cold Snap

• 📉 January is shaping up to be a very cold month, finishing with significant cold air after a milder start.