New York Weather: Dangerous Cold & Potential Snow Threat - January 27, 2026

Dangerous Cold Snap

• 🥶 First Alert weather days are in effect through Saturday morning due to extreme cold.
• ⚠️ Morning wind chills are expected to be below zero for many, with frostbite setting in within 30 minutes.
• 📈 This cold spell is projected to last for about nine to 10 days, potentially challenging the 1961 record of 16 sub-freezing days.

Temperature Forecast

• 🌡️ High temperatures will struggle to reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the week.
• ❄️ Daily highs are expected to range from the low teens to mid-20s, with wind chills dropping temperatures significantly lower.
• 🚀 Saturday could be the coldest day, with wind chills potentially reaching 0 to 15 degrees below zero.

Potential Snow Threat

• 🌨️ A low-pressure system is forming, with models showing differing predictions for its impact on the region.
• 🎯 The European model suggests the storm will miss New York, resulting in no significant snowfall.
• 📈 The GFS model indicates that outer bands of moisture could bring snow, with predictions of an inch in New York City and potentially more on Long Island and New Jersey.

Sunday Outlook

• 🌤️ Sunday's high temperature is forecast to be around 26 degrees Fahrenheit.
• ❓ The main story for Sunday will be the potential for a coastal storm, with a 50/50 chance of it coming close to shore or staying out to sea.
• 🔄 Updates on the storm's track will be provided every six hours.