STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island residents face dangerously cold conditions Wednesday morning with wind chills below zero degrees.

The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory until 10 a.m. for Richmond County.

According to the National Weather Service, the unseasonably cold temperatures will continue throughout the week with additional arctic air reinforcements arriving Wednesday evening.

Wind chills are expected to fall below zero degrees again after midnight, creating potentially hazardous conditions for anyone outdoors. Forecasters indicate that subsequent cold weather advisories are likely for the next few nights, potentially through Friday night.

The frigid pattern shows no signs of breaking before the weekend. Wednesday will see west to west-northwest winds around 10 mph, with slightly stronger gusts possible. Temperatures will remain well below seasonal averages, with additional arctic air masses arriving Thursday night and especially late Friday into Friday night.

The National Weather Service is also monitoring a potential coastal storm developing off the Southeast U.S. coast this weekend.

While it remains too early to determine specific impacts for Staten Island, current forecasts suggest the eastern portions of the region have a relatively higher chance of seeing accumulating snowfall. If precipitation occurs, timing would likely be late Saturday night into Sunday and possibly Sunday evening.

With arctic air in place beforehand, any precipitation would fall as snow. Strong winds remain a distinct possibility, especially in eastern areas. The Weather Service notes that the most likely scenario currently shows either a near miss or perhaps a sharp cutoff in moisture affecting the region.

Residents should prepare for continued frigid temperatures through Friday and stay informed about the potential weekend storm system, as forecast changes remain possible for the second half of the weekend.

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