New York Weather Forecast: Frigid Temperatures and Snow Potential

Mid-Week Temperature Outlook

• 🥶 Frigid temperatures are expected to continue into Wednesday morning, with New York City reaching a low of 13 degrees, comparable to Anchorage, Alaska.
• 🌡️ While the morning will be cold, Wednesday afternoon is forecasted to reach 35 degrees, indicating a less harsh feel than the previous day.

Approaching Warm Front and Precipitation

• 💨 A warm front is moving in, bringing milder temperatures for the latter half of the week.
• 🌨️ There is a chance for light rain or snow showers on Wednesday afternoon, with potential accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch in northern suburbs.

Weekend Cold Snap and Snow Possibilities

• ❄️ An arctic high-pressure system is predicted to bring the coldest air of the season over the weekend, with highs around 18 degrees on Saturday and 19 degrees on Sunday.
• 📈 Two long-range models, the European and GFS, differ on the potential for snow on Sunday, with the European model suggesting a more significant snowfall (up to 12.7 inches in NYC) than the GFS (4.1 inches).
• ⚠️ The storm that will bring this potential snow has not yet formed, making current predictions uncertain, and the arctic high could significantly impact the storm's development.

Extended Forecast and Seasonal Trends

• 🗓️ Following the weekend cold, temperatures are expected to remain below freezing, with highs in the 20s for the following week.
• 🥶 January is ending with significantly colder air than it began, marking a shift towards severe winter conditions in the tri-state area.