Arctic Blast Brings Frigid Temperatures to New York City
Arctic Blast Brings Frigid Temperatures to New York City
US · Published Jan 16, 2026
Arctic blast brings frigid temperatures to New York City, ending a period of mild weather.
Wind chill values expected to be in the teens in the NYC metro area, with even lower temperatures north of the city.
Residents advised to take precautions such as dressing in layers and protecting pets from the cold.
Frigid temperatures end mild weather stretch
An arctic blast has brought frigid temperatures to New York City, ending an eight-day stretch of mild weather. This cold front has caused temperatures to plummet, with wind chill values expected to be in the teens around the New York City metro area by Friday morning. In areas north of the city, wind chills could drop to single digits or even below zero in higher elevations such as the Catskills and Poconos.
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