Extreme Cold Warning in place for Staten Island; will be followed by new advisory

Staten Island remains under an Extreme Cold Warning until 1 p.m. Sunday, followed by a Cold Weather Advisory through Monday morning. Dangerously low wind chills will continue to pose significant health risks to residents venturing outdoors.

According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in Staten Island will struggle to reach the teens on Sunday with northwest winds creating wind chills between -15 and -20 degrees through early afternoon.

These conditions can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. The Extreme Cold Warning will expire at 1 p.m. Sunday, but subzero wind chills will persist, prompting officials to issue a Cold Weather Advisory from 1 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday.

Sunday night will bring lows ranging from just below zero to near 10 degrees across the region, with wind chills dropping to between -5 and -15 degrees. The National Weather Service advises residents to limit time outdoors, dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and check on vulnerable neighbors.

Monday will bring some relief as temperatures rise into the upper 20s, approaching 30 degrees along coastal areas. Wind chills will finally rise above zero late Monday morning, marking the end of the most hazardous cold conditions. By Monday afternoon, wind chills will reach the mid-teens to lower 20s.

Monday night will see lighter winds as high pressure moves directly over the region, resulting in wind chills closer to actual temperatures. Lows will range from the single digits to near 20 degrees with wind chills mostly above zero.

The extended forecast shows a gradual warming trend. Tuesday will see temperatures climbing into the 30s with many areas rising above freezing during the day. A slight chance of light snow is possible Tuesday afternoon and night, though any accumulation is expected to be minimal.

Wednesday through Saturday will maintain relatively steady temperatures with highs in the 30s and lows in the teens and 20s. Additional chances for light snow are possible late in the week into Saturday, though confidence in this forecast remains low.

Several record low temperatures were set in the region on Feb. 7, and more records could potentially be broken with Sunday’s low maximum temperatures and Monday’s overnight lows.