New York Weather Forecast: Dangerous Cold, Snow Chances, and Winter Accumulation

Weekend Cold Snap

• 🥶 Dangerous cold is expected this weekend, with Sunday morning predicted to be the coldest yet this winter.
• ⚠️ Temperatures will continue to drop, with a significant concern for refreezing and black ice.
• 🌬️ Winds are expected to pick up, with gusts of 20 to 40 miles per hour being a real possibility.
• 🌡️ By Sunday morning, a combination of 6°F temperatures and a 23 mph wind gust could result in -12 to -13 degrees Fahrenheit in New York City.

Snowfall Forecast

• 🌨️ A clipper system from the north is expected to bring a chance of snow late Friday into early Saturday.
• ❄️ The snow is not anticipated to be a "monster" event, with models suggesting 1 to 3 inches of accumulation over the next seven days.
• 📊 Specific snowfall predictions range from 1.1 to 1.8 inches for various locations, with some European models suggesting slightly higher amounts.

Winter Accumulation Update

• 📈 New York City has already accumulated 21.9 inches of snow, nearly 22 inches, before the start of February.
• 🗓️ December saw over 7 inches of snow (should have been 4.9), and January brought 13.1 inches (should have been 8.8).
• 📅 February is typically the snowiest month, averaging 10.1 inches, with the current forecast adding 1 to 3 inches over the next week.

Current Conditions

• 🏙️ Current temperatures in New York City are around 28 degrees Fahrenheit.
• 🌉 The Brooklyn Bridge area is experiencing clear conditions, with temperatures around 28 degrees.