As frigid temperatures move into New York, upstate regions are bracing for up to six feet of snow in the coming days, while New York City may also experience cold conditions, though it is less likely to see significant snowfall. The state is preparing for some of the coldest temperatures of the season.
In upstate New York, residents are being warned of potentially massive snowfall, with up to six feet of snow predicted. The cold weather will bring temperatures lower than what the state has experienced so far this season.
New York City, while not expected to see heavy snow, will still face freezing temperatures. Meteorologists are forecasting that morning temperatures will consistently be below freezing for the next ten days, with afternoon highs only reaching the low to mid-40s throughout the week. Fox Weather meteorologist Cody Braud told The New York Post that the cold weather will persist into the following weekend, with temperatures possibly staying in the 30s.
Although snow is unlikely in the city, Braud acknowledged that it remains a possibility. He referred to the approaching weather pattern as a “clipper,” which involves a burst of rain and snow affecting the Northeast and Great Lakes. Upstate areas, like Harrisburg, New York, have already received significant snowfall, with three feet reported in recent days.
Braud warned that the upcoming storm will span five days, bringing both snow and extreme cold, particularly to upstate New York. In response to the worsening conditions, New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Friday, citing the threat of “dangerous and life-threatening blizzard-like conditions” along the shores of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.