New Yorkers woke up Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, to a classic late-winter trap: dense patchy fog hanging over the city, temperatures right around freezing and a hidden threat of black ice on untreated sidewalks and ramps. The fog is expected to thin and burn off by mid-morning, with a mostly sunny afternoon and a high near 46°F on tap. If you are heading out early, plan for a slower commute and treat bridges, ramps and shaded streets as suspect.
Thick Fog, Hidden Ice Before Breakfast
A National Weather Service Special Weather Statement out of Upton says the fog will continue to expand through mid-morning, while refreezing of yesterday’s melt could turn untreated surfaces into black ice. The advisory runs through 9:00 a.m. Saturday and flags bridges, ramps and secondary streets as the spots most likely to cause trouble. Drivers are urged to slow down, stick to low beams and leave extra room between cars until the fog and slick patches ease up.
Weekend Weather: Mild Today, Light Snow Sunday
Once the fog lifts, the city should see mostly sunny skies, light south winds and a high near 46°F. Sunday, March 1, 2026, looks colder, with snow likely between about 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. The National Weather Service calls for less than an inch of new snow in the five boroughs and only minor impacts. Sunday night turns sharply colder with lows near 20°F and brisk north winds, and highs on Monday are expected to stay in the upper 20s to around 30°F.
Staying Upright On The Morning Run
Fog plus near-freezing temps can put a clear glaze on anything that was wet overnight, so sand, salt and a little extra caution go a long way. Build in more travel time, keep an eye on alerts like NotifyNYC and consider a different block if sidewalks look untreated or oddly shiny. For a look at how quickly things can go sideways, see our coverage of the recent slip-and-slide rush hour from Feb. 26.
Next Week: More Systems, Mostly Wet
Forecasters expect several small waves of low pressure from Tuesday through Friday, but current projections keep the city mainly in rain or a wintry mix, with little measurable snow along the coast. If you have travel plans later in the week, it is still worth checking for forecast updates as the systems get closer.
