New York Weather: Subfreezing Temperatures and Snow Outlook - January 30, 2026

Current Cold Snap and Temperatures

• 🥶 The current temperature in New York is around 15 degrees Fahrenheit, with reports of it dropping to 12 degrees.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing by Monday, hovering around 32 degrees for a few days.

Snow Accumulation and Ground Cover

• ❄️ There is a significant amount of snow on the ground, with white areas indicating at least 6 inches and dark blue patches showing a foot and a half or more.
• 📈 This snowpack is noted to influence current temperatures, a factor computer models may not fully capture.

Weekend Storm Outlook

• 🚫 This weekend's snowstorm is expected to be offshore and have minimal impact on New York, with any potential precipitation being very light.
• 💨 Winds are predicted to be stronger on Sunday, with gusts potentially reaching 44 miles per hour on the East End.

Future Snow Possibilities

• 🔮 There is a possible chance for snow next weekend, though this is a very early call and subject to significant change.
• 🗓️ The video notes a pattern of weekend storms or snow chances throughout the month, with recent accumulations including 2-4 inches two weekends ago and a foot last weekend in New York City.
• ⚠️ The speaker emphasizes that early storm predictions, like a previous European model forecast of 20 inches, can change dramatically over time.