{"id":129334,"date":"2026-02-10T22:12:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T22:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/129334\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T22:12:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T22:12:11","slug":"new-york-city-emergency-management-warns-of-falling-ice-safety-risks-as-temperatures-rise-after-bitter-blast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/129334\/","title":{"rendered":"New York City Emergency Management warns of falling ice, safety risks as temperatures rise after bitter blast"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK \u2013 Emergency management is warning people of the safety<\/a> risks of melting and falling snow<\/a> and ice<\/a> as temperatures rise above freezing in the Big Apple this week.<\/p>\n

The bitter cold spells that have lashed the Northeast<\/a> are coming to an end, at least for now, as daytime highs in New York<\/a> reach the 30s for the first time in weeks.<\/p>\n

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Public officials in New York City<\/a> put out a warning call to remind residents of the serious safety risks that come with melting snow and ice.<\/p>\n

Piles of frozen snow remain across the city, as snow removal continues weeks after the major winter<\/a> storm dumped nearly a foot of snow in Central Park.<\/p>\n

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The city warned that snow and ice are still present on buildings and structures and could fall as things melt.<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 04: A sign for falling ice warns pedestrians on February 04, 2026 in New York City.<\/p>\n

Additionally, emergency management said ice present on bodies of water like lakes, ponds and tidal areas are unstable and shouldn’t be walked or stepped on.<\/p>\n

“Salt water ice is often thinner and weaker than freshwater ice,” emergency management said in a social media<\/a> post. “Never assume ice is safe.”<\/p>\n

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Avoid icy areas near bridges, docks and moving water, and keep a close watch on children at all times, the city said.<\/p>\n

Emergency management said if someone falls through ice, call 911 immediately. Do not try to save them without proper equipment.<\/p>\n

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“Many rescuers become victims themselves,” they said.<\/p>\n

The FOX Forecast Center<\/a> said nighttime and early morning temperatures<\/a> will stay colder.<\/p>\n

Nighttime temperatures should hover in the teens and 20s.<\/p>\n

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New York City<\/a> emergency management warned that wet sidewalks and streets could refreeze overnight, especially on bridges and shaded street blocks.<\/p>\n

Temperatures are expected to stay near average through at least the weekend.<\/p>\n

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