Extreme Cold and Wind Chills Hit New York, Reaching 40 Below
• Extreme cold and dangerous wind chills are expected in New York, particularly in the Adirondacks, with temperatures dropping as low as -40°F.
• The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning effective through Friday afternoon, advising residents to take precautions against frostbite and hypothermia.
• Heavy lake-effect snow is forecasted, with up to 10 inches expected by Saturday morning, potentially impacting travel conditions.
New York faces dangerously low wind chills
New York is bracing for a period of extreme cold, with wind chill values plummeting to dangerously low levels across the state. According to reports, wind chills are anticipated to reach as low as -40°F (-40°C) in regions of the Adirondacks, specifically impacting St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton, and Essex counties. Northern Oneida County is expected to experience wind chills around -30°F (-34°C), while Jefferson and Lewis counties could see values dipping to -35°F (-37°C).
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