New York Weather Forecast: Sun Wednesday, Snow Showers Thursday, Potential Snow Friday

Current Conditions and Recent Snowfall

• ❄️ Temperatures are dropping in New York, with current readings at 36°F and expected to fall to 32°F, leading to potential refreezing.
• 🌨️ Updated snowfall numbers show significant accumulation in some areas, with Port Jervis receiving 4 inches, Newburgh 2 inches, and Liberty reporting 10 inches, while Highmount and Hunter Mountain saw 12 inches each.
• ⛷️ The snow that fell is expected to remain on the ground for several days due to consistently cold temperatures.

Wednesday's Forecast

• ☀️ Wednesday is expected to be a brighter looking day with chilly sunshine and a high of 40°F.
• 💨 A 5 to 15 mph wind will make the 40°F temperature feel like it's in the 30s.

Thursday and Friday Weather Systems

• 🥶 A cold front is predicted to move in on Thursday, bringing snow showers that are not expected to accumulate but will be cold enough for snow.
• ❄️ A system arriving Friday night from the south, combined with cold air, could bring the first measurable snow to New York City, with potential accumulation estimates ranging from 6/10 of an inch to none.

Temperature Outlook and Wind Chills

• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to be bone-chilling from Thursday night into Friday, with record-low temperatures possible at JFK (21°F) and Bridgeport (16°F) on Friday morning.
• 🥶 Wind chills on Thursday night could feel like the single digits.
• ⚠️ Thursday night into Friday is being monitored as a potential First Alert Day due to the extreme cold.
• 📈 While temperatures may pop up to 40°F again on Sunday, the forecast indicates a predominance of 30s for high temperatures in the coming days.