New York Weather: Frigid Temperatures, Coastal Storm Impacts, and 7-Day Forecast

Frigid Conditions and Icy Hudson River

• 🥶 Frigid temperatures are gripping the tri-state area with no immediate warming in sight.
• 🧊 The Hudson River is experiencing icy conditions near 57th Street, forcing the NYC Ferry to suspend service for several days.

Coastal Storm and Wind Impacts

• ⚠️ A coastal storm, while staying offshore, will bring residual impacts including strong winds and minor coastal flooding on Sunday.
• 🌊 High tide cycles will see flooding impacts along the south shore of Long Island, coastal Connecticut, Westchester, and Ocean County.
• 🚢 Freezing spray is expected along the Atlantic shoreline, with ice accumulating at approximately 2 cm per hour on vessels.

Snowfall and Wind Forecast

• 🌨️ While the storm may bring significant snowfall to the Carolinas, New York will only see potential snow showers near Montauk with nil accumulations.
• 💨 Winds will gust between 25 to 45 mph on Sunday, with the strongest winds expected on the east end of Long Island.
• 🌡️ Sunday's high will be around 25°F, but wind chills will make it feel like 5 to 15°F, making it dangerously cold.

7-Day Forecast Outlook

• ☀️ Monday, Groundhog Day, will bring sunshine with a high of 32°F, and temperatures will remain above freezing through Wednesday.
• ❄️ Temperatures are expected to drop back into the 20s by next weekend, with a chance for more snow.