It’s moving quickly everywhere.
New Yorkers should brace for snow to linger at least until February, as forecasters warn that “very dangerous” temperatures in the teens and 20s are likely to hinder any significant melting for several days.
According to AccuWeather, temperatures aren’t expected to rise above freezing until well into February, staying in the low 20s during the day and dropping to single digits at night through Saturday.
“This cold poses a serious risk for anyone spending extended time outdoors. Residents should limit their time outside and dress warmly this week,” noted meteorologist Alex DaSilva.
Piles of snow across the city are projected to persist into next week as frigid air hangs around, making melting unlikely.
The forecast indicates that temperatures will not surpass 26 degrees over the weekend, and it seems they won’t drop below 32 degrees even by Wednesday.
Local minimum temperatures are anticipated to hit around 11 a.m. to noon, with cloud cover expected and just a few glimpses of sunshine.
With over 100 meters of snow blanketing the five boroughs, it doesn’t seem likely that it will go anywhere soon.
“This snow looks like it will keep falling throughout this week,” DaSilva remarked. “We anticipate continued snowfall over the weekend and possibly into early next week.”
“Given the sub-freezing temperatures, clearing the snow from roads and sidewalks may become quite challenging. Residents should exercise caution over the next few days as roads could become icy,” he added.
Although the sun may peek out on Monday and Tuesday, possibly causing some light melting, a low-pressure system overnight could ice everything over again.
“Wet roads and slushy spots could start to freeze again Monday night and Tuesday night,” DaSilva predicted.
AccuWeather mentioned that the upcoming cold will be about 20 degrees lower than the seasonal average high of 40 degrees and over 10 degrees colder than the average low of around 20 degrees.
DeSilva also pointed out that there’s a possibility for more snow as coastal storm conditions linger into the weekend, though it’s uncertain whether that system will actually form.
This past weekend, a storm blanketed much of New York City with over a foot of snow. Staten Island saw 14 inches, the Bronx 13.5 inches, Brooklyn 12 inches, and Central Park recorded 11.4 inches.
On Long Island, Nassau County measured 15.3 inches, while some areas in northern Westchester County recorded up to 17 inches.
