A freeze warning will take effect across the New York City area beginning Monday as the region experiences the coldest weather of the season so far, along with a possibility of snow flurries.
The cold weather alert is in place for all five boroughs of New York City, extending to Long Island, Westchester County in New York, and Bergen, Hudson, Union, and Essex counties in New Jersey, as well as Fairfield County in Connecticut. The alert will remain effective tonight through Tuesday morning, with Tuesday being designated as a First Alert Weather Day.
As a strong cold front moves through the area, residents can expect a significant drop in temperatures once the rain clears out late Monday morning. While temperatures may hover in the 50s during the morning hours, they will begin to decrease sharply after lunchtime, as the cold air mass ushers in the season’s chilliest weather to date.
Wind will also pick up as colder air moves in, with actual temperatures in the 40s feeling like the 20s by day’s end. On Monday night, temperatures are expected to plunge, with many waking up Tuesday morning to lows in the 20s, including in New York City. Highs on Tuesday are anticipated to be in the low 40s, reminiscent of late December, with gusty winds reaching between 30-40 mph throughout the day.
There is potential for light snow showers to develop on Tuesday afternoon, particularly in areas located north and west of the city, further enhancing the wintry atmosphere.
By Wednesday, temperatures are forecasted to gradually rebound, reaching lows in the 50s. Most of the upcoming week appears to be dry, aside from the possibility of flurries. This brief cold snap serves as a poignant reminder that winter is on the horizon.