Coldest Day of Season Brings Dangerous Wind Chills to New York City Area
Cold Conditions Grip New York City on Friday
On Friday in New York City, conditions marked the coldest day of the season so far, with wind chills described as dangerous. Friday morning temperatures in the region felt like the teens and even single digits because of strong, biting winds.
Forecasters issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday in response to the hazardous wind chill. Residents and travelers in and around the city were advised that additional clothing layers would be important due to the intensity of the cold.
Friday Forecast Includes Cold Temperatures and Flurries
During Friday afternoon in New York City, skies were expected to be partly sunny. Despite the sunshine, temperatures were forecast to remain cold, with high temperatures only reaching the low 30s. Forecasters also noted a chance of flurries or snow showers south and east of New York City, potentially affecting people traveling through those areas.
For Friday night, the forecast called for mostly cloudy skies and a mix of snow or rain showers in some locations. In the city, temperatures were expected to drop to around 30 degrees. Across the suburbs, overnight lows were forecast to fall into the 20s, with some areas potentially reaching the teens.
Weekend Temperatures Expected to Moderate
On Saturday, the forecast for areas east of New York City included the possibility of a leftover shower early in the day. Conditions were then expected to turn milder, with high temperatures near 40 degrees. Sunday’s outlook called for partly sunny skies and seasonable conditions, with highs again around 40 degrees.
Early Week Outlook Brings Return of Colder Air
Forecasters indicated that colder weather is expected to return on Monday and Tuesday. During those days, high temperatures are predicted to remain in the 30s, while wind chills are expected to be in the 20s. These conditions will follow the brief moderation in temperatures anticipated over the weekend in the New York City area.