Staten Island residents should prepare for bitterly cold conditions Monday with temperatures struggling to reach the upper 20s and wind chills dipping into the teens.

The National Weather Service warns that winds gusting up to 30 mph will make the already frigid air feel significantly colder.

According to the National Weather Service, Monday’s cold temperatures follow a cold frontal passage early Monday morning. Northwest to north winds will be strongest during the morning hours before diminishing by late morning into the afternoon. Wind chills in the teens will be common throughout the day, potentially creating uncomfortable conditions for anyone spending time outdoors.

Monday night will bring even colder temperatures to Staten Island, with lows expected to fall into the teens as high pressure builds into the area. Winds will diminish and skies will clear overnight, enhancing the radiational cooling effect. The National Weather Service notes that while record lows are unlikely, residents should prepare for a very cold night.

A gradual warming trend begins Tuesday as high pressure shifts offshore. Temperatures will climb back into the 30s Tuesday before reaching the 40s on Wednesday. Southerly winds Tuesday night could become gusty along the coast, reaching 20-25 mph.

Wednesday brings a chance of precipitation to the New York City area as a more robust low pressure system tracks across the region. While areas northwest of NYC may initially see snow or a rain/snow mix, Staten Island will likely experience mostly rain with temperatures in the 40s. Southwest winds on Wednesday could gust up to 30 mph, particularly along coastal areas.

The extended forecast shows temperatures trending downward through the weekend with below normal readings expected. Another clipper system is forecast to move through the area Friday night, bringing a chance of precipitation that could include snow mixed with rain for coastal areas like Staten Island.

Looking ahead to the weekend, residents should prepare for continued below normal temperatures as the December chill settles into the region.

A draft of this story was generated using AI. It was reviewed, edited and approved by Advance/SILive.com staff.