New York City Faces Brutally Cold Weekend with Wind Chills Below 0°F
New York City Faces Brutally Cold Weekend with Wind Chills Below 0°F
US · Published Feb 5, 2026
New York City is preparing for brutally cold conditions with wind chills expected to drop below 0°F.
The cold snap, described as 'brutal, biting, and bitter,' affects the entire NYC area, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Harlem, and Long Island.
Residents are advised to take precautions such as layering clothing, limiting outdoor activities, and checking on vulnerable neighbors.
New York City faces intensely cold conditions
New York City is bracing for a brutally cold weekend as wind chills are expected to plummet below 0°F (-18°C). Meteorologist John Elliott of CBS News New York has characterized the impending conditions as "brutal, biting, and bitter," signaling a severe cold snap for the region. The chilling weather will encompass the entirety of New York City, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Harlem, Long Island, and the northern suburbs.
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