NYC Weekend Weather: Cold Temps, Possible Snow Flurries, and Coastal Flooding Risk

Weekend Weather Outlook

• 🥶 The Tri-State Area is experiencing very cold temperatures, with wake-up temps in the low teens and single digits in some areas.
• ⚠️ A First Alert has been issued for the morning due to the extreme cold and wind chills feeling like below zero.

Snowfall Potential

• 🌨️ A coastal storm is developing, but models indicate the track will be north and east, potentially bringing only light snow or flurries to the area.
• 📉 Snowfall totals are expected to be minimal, with many areas seeing zero accumulation and some eastern locations like Montauk possibly receiving a tenth of an inch.
• 💨 The American model shows no snowfall at all for the region.

Coastal Concerns and Wind

• 🌊 Coastal areas should prepare for windiest conditions on Sunday, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph in the city and up to 44 mph in Montauk.
• 🌕 The combination of a full moon and strong winds increases the risk of coastal flooding.
• 🌬️ Inland areas will also experience gusty winds, with speeds around 20-29 mph.

Extended Forecast

• 📈 Temperatures are expected to rise slightly, potentially reaching above freezing on Sunday (around 33°F) and hovering in the low to mid-30s for the following week.
• ❄️ There's a possibility of a longer streak of freezing or colder temperatures if certain models hold true, suggesting a continued cold pattern.
• ☀️ Groundhog Day is predicted to have sunshine, which could mean six more weeks of winter.