New York Weather: Snow Chances Wednesday and Friday, Dangerous Cold Continues

Current Cold Air and Snowfall Totals

• 🥶 The dominant story in the current weather is the dangerous cold air, with temperatures feeling like six degrees Fahrenheit.
• ❄️ This winter's snowfall total is 21.1 inches, which is about 7 inches above the typical average for this time of year.
• 📈 January alone saw 13.9 inches of snowfall, contributing significantly to the above-average seasonal total.

Upcoming Snow Chances

• 🌨️ A slight chance for flurries or light snow is possible on Wednesday morning.
• 💨 A more significant chance for snow is expected on Friday, with a 40% probability.
• 🌊 The Friday system is a Clipper system from Canada that may tap into offshore moisture, potentially increasing its impact.

Temperature Outlook and Warm-Up

• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to remain around the freezing mark through the middle of the week, with highs in the low 30s.
• 🧊 Another burst of cold air is anticipated, keeping temperatures well below freezing, especially next week.
• ⚠️ There is no significant warm-up expected, and temperatures are unlikely to get substantially above the freezing point in the near future.