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Published on January 06, 2025
New York City Braces for Chilly Winds and Light Snowfall Across Five BoroughsSource: Unsplash/Austin Scherbarth

New Yorkers are experiencing a light snowfall today with modest accumulations across the city's boroughs as the National Weather Service predicts less than one inch of snow before the sun sets. According to forecast details acquired by NWS Manhattan, temperatures in Manhattan will hover around 32 degrees with wind chill values ranging between 25 and 30.

Similar conditions persist in Brooklyn and Queens as suggested by the separate reports from NWS Brooklyn and NWS Queens, both forecasting an 80 percent chance of light snow and matching high temperatures for today. Staten Island and The Bronx are not left out, with their own, brushes of flurries and expected identical highs near the freezing mark, as per NWS Staten Island and NWS Bronx. A touch of bite in the air informs us, that wind chill values will make it feel like it's between 10 to 20 degrees tonight across these areas.

Looking ahead, a bright, crisp Tuesday awaits with sunny skies, though with continued brisk winds that might amplify the chill, according to the detailed forecasts. Particularly windy conditions on Wednesday have sparked a Gale Watch by the National Weather Service for coastal areas around New York City valid from Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon, details of which can be found on the NWS website.

The rest of the week promises a brief respite from the snow, with mostly clear nights and sunny days. Nevertheless, the wind won't be as forgiving – gusts may reach up to 38 mph on Tuesday, amping up the wind chill despite the sun's effort to warm the pavements and facades of the city's eclectic architecture. No hazardous weather aside from brisk winds, is expected to meet the NWS warning criteria for the upcoming days.