It didn’t just feel cold these last few week- it was some of the coldest weather we’ve seen in Eastern New York in decades!
For more than a week, the Hudson Valley and much of eastern New York stayed locked in to below freezing temperatures without a single daytime thaw since January 24.
The numbers are stark: Poughkeepsie recorded 9 consecutive days with highs at or below 32 degrees; Albany endured 11 straight sub-freezing days; and New York City logged 9 in a row before finally cracking the freezing mark.
This wasn’t our normal winter weather either- temps ran roughly 10 to 15 degrees below average during the stretch, turning an ordinary January cold snap into a prolonged, region-wide deep freeze.
Hudson Valley Hasn’t Seen a Deep Freeze Like this Since 1961
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The 2026 Deep Freeze in Poughkeepsie (Hudson Valley)
Multiple local weather sources indicate Poughkeepsie experienced at least 9 straight days where the high temperature stayed below freezing (≤ 32°F) during the peak of the recent cold snap.
Freezing Stretch in Albany (Capital Region)
Reporting from the Times Union confirms Albany and the broader Capital/Hudson Valley region saw at least 11 consecutive days below freezing.
New York City Cold Stretch
According to multiple weather summaries for New York City experienced a 9-day stretch where highs did not climb above freezing during part of this cold wave before a temporary warm-up on Feb 2.
LocationApprox. # of Days Below Freezing (Temp ≤ 32°F)Poughkeepsie (Hudson Valley)~9 consecutive days below freezing at peakAlbany (Capital Region)~11 consecutive days below freezing during the cold spellNew York City~9 consecutive sub-32°F days before a brief thaw
By The Numbers – 2026 Freeze Compared to Historic Weather Data
• Poughkeepsie: 9 consecutive days below 32°F; Last comparable extended freeze: 1961
• Albany: 11 consecutive days below 32°F; Last comparable extended freeze: 1977
• New York City: 9 consecutive days below 32°F; Last comparable extended freeze: 1961
Snowy Scenes in the Hudson Valley after 24-hour storm
Gallery Credit: Listener submissions