It’s going to be a frigid weekend in New York City.
Forecasters say residents should brace for another round of snow as a bitter cold stretch of winter continues.
The National Weather Service says a low-pressure system moving through the region could bring more than 6 inches of snow between Sunday and Monday. The city’s Emergency Management agency is urging New Yorkers to prepare for extreme cold and potentially dangerous conditions.
Temperatures are expected to dip into the teens for much of the week. According to the National Weather Service’s seven-day forecast, there’s a 50% chance of snow late Saturday night after 1 a.m., with a low of 13 degrees.
On Sunday, snow is expected to continue, with a high of just 19 degrees and a 50% chance of additional accumulation. Snow may linger into Monday, currently forecast with a 30% chance of precipitation.
James Connolly, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, advised New Yorkers to be cautious, especially if they’re planning to travel.
“There is a consensus that this gives us at least some snow,” he said. “Make sure they have some emergency kit in their car if there’s a heavy snowstorm — again, we’re not sure how much, if any, snow is gonna fall, but you always wanna make sure you have the snow brush in the car, even a shovel.”
The city’s emergency management agency is warning of “dangerous life-threatening conditions for anyone without proper winter clothing and gear outdoors or reliable heat indoors.”
The department is encouraging residents to dress warmly, limit time outside and check in on neighbors and friends.
“I can’t say with 100% positivity that there’s gonna be more snow at this time of year, February, March, y’know,” Connolly said. “But I would expect some snow at least through the end of winter.”
City sanitation crews are working to clear snow from steps, crosswalks, and other key pedestrian areas this week.
Homeowners are also being urged to take steps to prevent pipes from freezing.