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Dangerous cold grips New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend as snow threat fades
Arctic air keeps a tight hold on the tri-state, with wind chills dropping to near zero and below across the region. A cold weather advisory remains in effect through the morning as temperatures struggle to climb out of the teens. Forecasters say a potential coastal storm is tracking far enough south to spare most of the area from significant snow, though a few flurries are possible out east. The bitter cold is also affecting the morning commute. Multiple crashes, disabled vehicles and a jackknifed tractor-trailer are causing delays on major roadways, including the New Jersey Turnpike, Belt Parkway and Gowanus Expressway. Rail commuters are seeing cancellations and delays on parts of the Long Island Rail Road and New Jersey Transit.
NEW YORK - Frigid air remains locked in across the tri-state area heading into the weekend, bringing dangerous wind chills and bitter temperatures — while the threat of accumulating snow continues to fade.
What we know:
The National Weather Service says temperatures across New York City, northern New Jersey and Long Island hovered around 10 degrees Friday morning, with single-digit temperatures expected again late Friday night. Wind chills in those areas are forecast to range from minus 5 to minus 10 degrees.
Colder conditions are expected inland. Parts of interior New Jersey, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut saw single-digit temperatures early Friday, with wind chills dropping between minus 10 and minus 15 degrees. Similar conditions are forecast again late Friday night and early Saturday.
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Cold weather advisories remain in effect through 10 a.m. Friday and will resume again from midnight through 10 a.m. Saturday. Forecasters say additional advisories are possible Saturday night as the cold persists.
The NWS warns frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as 15 to 30 minutes in these conditions. Officials also caution that poorly insulated pipes along exterior walls could freeze and burst.
New York, Chicago, and Boston are all waking up to wind chill temperatures near 0°F this morning. (FOX Weather)
Snow outlook for the weekend
Forecasters say the chance of accumulating snow continues to diminish as a strong coastal storm tracks farther offshore.
The best chance for snow appears late Saturday night into Sunday, mainly for eastern Long Island and southeast Connecticut. Even there, snowfall totals are expected to remain under an inch, with most of the region seeing little to no accumulation.
The National Weather Service notes that a slight shift in the storm’s track could still bring minor changes, but any snowfall is expected to stay below advisory levels.
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Wind and coastal impacts
While snow impacts look limited, wind could become an issue Sunday, especially near the coast. North winds of 15 to 25 mph are forecast, with gusts potentially reaching 35 to 45 mph.
Minor coastal flooding is possible during high tide Sunday and Sunday night, particularly along vulnerable shorelines. A gale watch is also in effect for coastal waters from midnight to 6 a.m. Sunday.
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What's next:
Forecasters say the cold pattern is expected to continue through the weekend, with conditions remaining hazardous for anyone spending extended time outdoors. The National Weather Service is expected to issue updated briefings later Friday as the coastal system moves farther offshore.
The Source: This article was written using information from the National Weather Service and FOX Weather reporting.