STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for Staten Island from midnight Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday, with wind chills expected to drop to 5 to 8 degrees below zero, according to the National Weather Service.
The unseasonably cold arctic air will intensify Tuesday evening as another reinforcing shot moves into the region. Wind chills will fall below zero after midnight, creating potentially dangerous conditions for anyone outdoors.
The National Weather Service warns that these extreme cold conditions can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Residents should limit time outdoors, dress in layers, and check on vulnerable neighbors. The cold snap will continue throughout the week, with Wednesday’s high temperatures struggling to reach the mid-20s despite sunny skies. West winds of 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25-30 mph will make it feel significantly colder.
Thursday and Friday will bring even colder conditions to New York City, with the National Weather Service indicating that “perhaps the coldest of the cold air reinforcements” will arrive during this period. Additional cold weather advisories may be needed for late Wednesday night into Thursday morning, with more likely for both Thursday night into Friday morning and Friday night into Saturday morning.
Looking ahead to the weekend, forecasters are monitoring the potential development of a coastal storm. While it remains too early to determine specific impacts, some snow and wind could affect the New York City area by Saturday night.
The National Weather Service notes there is still uncertainty in the forecast track, stating it “would be too soon to write this off and to say with any confidence what any impacts may be.”
Residents should stay informed about changing weather conditions as the week progresses, particularly regarding the potential weekend storm system and continued dangerous cold.
Snow and slush make commuting a challenge at Hylan Boulevard and Narrows Road North on the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.(Advance/SILive.com | Jan Somma-Hammel)