A freeze warning has been issued for Staten Island from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday as the coldest air mass of the season moves into the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Residents should protect sensitive vegetation and outdoor plumbing.
The warning comes as a strong cold front passes through Staten Island Monday evening, bringing gusty winds and much colder temperatures. Morning fog and spotty light rain will give way to clearing skies by late afternoon. Temperatures will plummet overnight, with lows expected to drop below freezing across Richmond County.
Wind speeds will increase Monday evening, becoming west-northwest at 10-15 mph with gusts reaching 20-25 mph. The National Weather Service warns that Tuesday will bring even stronger winds, with gusts potentially reaching 30-35 mph across New York City. These windy conditions will make Tuesday feel significantly colder despite sunshine.
Showers are possible into this afternoon as a cold front moves across the area. Much colder & drier conditions move over the area tonight. Temperatures are expected to fall into the upper 20s inland & around 30 degrees closer to the coast with wind chills in the teens & low 20s. pic.twitter.com/85jfHzGGcz
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) November 10, 2025
Tuesday’s high temperatures will struggle to reach the mid-40s, well below normal for early November. The cold air mass moving into the region is exceptionally deep, with temperatures at several levels of the atmosphere approaching record lows for the date.
Wednesday will bring another round of unsettled weather as a weak frontal system moves through the region. While the forecast currently shows dry conditions, some weather models suggest the possibility of precipitation developing during the day.
The extended forecast shows temperatures remaining below seasonal normals through the week. High pressure will build in Thursday into Friday, bringing more stable weather conditions before another frontal system approaches by the end of the weekend.
Overnight lows Friday through Saturday night could drop to about five degrees below normal, continuing the chilly pattern across Staten Island and the rest of New York City.
A draft of this story was generated using AI. It was reviewed, edited and approved by Advance/SILive.com staff.
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