New Yorkers woke up shivering Tuesday to subfreezing temperatures and patchy blowing snow, with most thermometers stuck in the mid‑20s and wind chills down in the low teens. Sidewalks and untreated surfaces are slick from overnight refreeze after the heavy snow, so commuters are dealing with slower travel and scattered icy spots through the morning.
Morning Commute Risks
A Special Weather Statement remains in effect through 10 a.m., warning of patchy black ice on untreated surfaces and pockets of reduced visibility from lingering blowing snow. Drivers should expect slick bridges and ramps, leave extra room to stop, and build in some cushion time for the trip. Pedestrians are being urged to watch for dark, glossy patches where meltwater has refrozen. Plows and city crews are still working to clear streets, but untreated areas can ice up quickly with temperatures stuck below freezing, according to the National Weather Service.
Midweek Outlook
Skies are expected to turn mostly sunny Tuesday with a high near 31°F, though a west wind of 10–16 mph will keep it feeling colder than the thermometer suggests. Another clipper system brings a chance of light snow early Wednesday (1–4 a.m.), with rain or a rain‑snow mix possible along the coast and only minor accumulations inland, generally under an inch. Temperatures climb into the low 40s on Wednesday before a slight chance of light snow returns Thursday. Commuter rail and some transit lines are restoring service on a rolling basis, so riders are being advised to check agency updates before heading out, as reported by ABC7.
For Boaters And The Waterfront
Boaters are being urged to steer clear of exposed waters while Small Craft Advisories remain in effect through the morning, with choppy seas and elevated waves expected into the day. Conditions may ease briefly this afternoon, but advisory‑level winds are possible again later in the week as additional fronts move through. Officials are advising boaters to secure loose gear and avoid shallow harbors until seas calm, per the National Weather Service.
Related Coverage
We have been tracking this storm as it moved through the region; for background see how it briefly turned NYC into a ghost town. We will update this post as watches and advisories change through the week.
