{"id":125217,"date":"2026-02-06T15:45:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T15:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/125217\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T15:45:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T15:45:16","slug":"deadly-extreme-cold-watch-issued","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/125217\/","title":{"rendered":"Deadly Extreme Cold Watch Issued"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Hudson Valley and Upstate New York are bracing for another round of arctic temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>An extreme cold watch was issued by the National Weather Service for the entire region.<\/p>\n<p>Extreme Cold Watch Issued For Hudson Valley, New York State<\/p>\n<p>ShaunWilkinson<\/p>\n<p>ShaunWilkinson<\/p>\n<p>The extreme cold watch is in effect from Saturday morning until Sunday afternoon. Officials say the coldest wind chills will be Saturday night into early Sunday morning.<\/p>\n<p>For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing, make sure to follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HudsonValleyPost\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hudson Valley Post on Facebook,<\/a>\u00a0and download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hudsonvalleypost.com\/app\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hudson Valley Post Mobile App <\/a><\/p>\n<p>The low on Saturday is expected to be below zero, and with the wind chill, it could feel 20 to 30 degrees below zero.<\/p>\n<p>Issues With Extreme Cold<\/p>\n<p>These extreme cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes, officials say.<\/p>\n<p>The National Weather Service also warns that winds will blow objects, down trees, cause power outages, and even make driving difficult.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down, and a few power outages may result,&#8221; the National Weather Service told Hudson Valley Post in an email. &#8220;Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Code Blue In Effect In New York State<\/p>\n<p>Getty Images\/iStockphoto<\/p>\n<p>Getty Images\/iStockphoto<\/p>\n<p>New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging all New Yorkers to use extreme caution this weekend as a Code Blue remains in effect for New York State.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/hudson-valley-post\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1764005171_799_attachment-No3_nextdoorpromo_newsletter.jpg\" alt=\"Follow Us on Nextdoor\" width=\"450\" height=\"113\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis winter has proven to be a brutal one, with high snowfall totals and continuous temperatures below freezing,\u201d Governor Hochul said. \u201cUnfortunately, the cold we\u2019ve seen for nearly a month is set to continue,&#8221; Hocul stated.<\/p>\n<p>Hochul suggests New Yorkers stay home, &#8220;if you can.&#8221; If you can&#8217;t make sure you have, give yourself extra travel time and have blankets, snacks, and water in your car.<\/p>\n<p>If you do go outside, it&#8217;s best to dress in layers, wear a hat, face mask, and gloves.<\/p>\n<p>LOOK: What is the coldest city in every state?<\/p>\n<p>LOOK: What is the coldest city in every state?<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Daniel Dennerline<\/p>\n<p>The Coldest Recorded Temperature in Every State<\/p>\n<p>The Coldest Recorded Temperature in Every State<\/p>\n<p>Temperatures can get downright cold across the United States. However, some states are much, MUCH colder than others. See what the lowest recorded temperatures are for each state.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Kristen Matthews<\/p>\n<p>The 9 Coldest States In America<\/p>\n<p>The 9 Coldest States In America<\/p>\n<p>Winter in Montana can be 6 months long. Here in Big Sky Country, we are known for freezing temperatures and lots of snow, but where do we rank compared to the other cold-weather states? Check out the Top 10 Coldest US States below. <\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/xlcountry.com\/author\/dwolf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Derek Wolf<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Hudson Valley and Upstate New York are bracing for another round of arctic temperatures. 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