A life-threatening freeze grips New York City area, forecast points to more snow on the horizon.
The Big Apple is bracing for at least another week of sub-freezing temperatures, with highs in the 20s and teens expected through Monday. This prolonged stretch of cold weather could last nine days or longer, making it one of the coldest periods in eight years. Friday is set to be the chilliest day, with highs in the upper teens.
Meanwhile, a developing storm system may bring more snow to the region this weekend, although forecasters caution that the details are still uncertain. "There's some model guidance that brings snow back into the area, and there's just as much model guidance keeping it offshore, keeping us dry," said Brian Ciemnecki at the National Weather Service.
The harsh weather has already claimed 10 lives in New York City, with the majority of them found outdoors between Saturday and Monday. The city's shelter system may have helped some individuals, but others were not so fortunate. A 90-year-old woman was discovered dead in her backyard, wearing only a nightgown and a headscarf, with a small white shawl next to her. Neighbors reported that she had dementia and wandered outside overnight.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has urged New Yorkers to be on high alert for their neighbors, particularly the homeless population, who may be vulnerable to hypothermia. The city is increasing outreach efforts to these individuals, while also opening more than a dozen warming centers and an open-door policy at shelters during Code Blue periods.
As the temperature drops further, the city's Emergency Management agency warns of additional hazards such as frozen pipes, icy roads, and cars having trouble starting. Another surge of Arctic air is expected to arrive Tuesday night into Wednesday, with wind chills plummeting below zero by morning.
"It's a prolonged and severe cold event," the agency tweeted. "Taking precautions now matters." The city has been under a Code Blue since temperatures began to drop, and residents are advised to call 311 if they suspect someone outside in the cold needs help, which will be rerouted to 911.
The Big Apple is bracing for at least another week of sub-freezing temperatures, with highs in the 20s and teens expected through Monday. This prolonged stretch of cold weather could last nine days or longer, making it one of the coldest periods in eight years. Friday is set to be the chilliest day, with highs in the upper teens.
Meanwhile, a developing storm system may bring more snow to the region this weekend, although forecasters caution that the details are still uncertain. "There's some model guidance that brings snow back into the area, and there's just as much model guidance keeping it offshore, keeping us dry," said Brian Ciemnecki at the National Weather Service.
The harsh weather has already claimed 10 lives in New York City, with the majority of them found outdoors between Saturday and Monday. The city's shelter system may have helped some individuals, but others were not so fortunate. A 90-year-old woman was discovered dead in her backyard, wearing only a nightgown and a headscarf, with a small white shawl next to her. Neighbors reported that she had dementia and wandered outside overnight.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has urged New Yorkers to be on high alert for their neighbors, particularly the homeless population, who may be vulnerable to hypothermia. The city is increasing outreach efforts to these individuals, while also opening more than a dozen warming centers and an open-door policy at shelters during Code Blue periods.
As the temperature drops further, the city's Emergency Management agency warns of additional hazards such as frozen pipes, icy roads, and cars having trouble starting. Another surge of Arctic air is expected to arrive Tuesday night into Wednesday, with wind chills plummeting below zero by morning.
"It's a prolonged and severe cold event," the agency tweeted. "Taking precautions now matters." The city has been under a Code Blue since temperatures began to drop, and residents are advised to call 311 if they suspect someone outside in the cold needs help, which will be rerouted to 911.
! Nine days of sub-freezing temps? That's like, forever 
! I'm not surprised though, we've been hearing about a massive storm system on the way for weeks. Poor souls who lost their lives in the cold... 
my heart goes out to them and their families. The city's doing its best to help the homeless population, but it's still so sad 
. I'm just staying indoors with a hot cup of coffee 
️ and hoping this storm passes soon! 
ugh, this snow is just crazy... i feel so bad for those who got caught out in it... like that poor woman in NYC, 90 yrs old and she can't even take care of herself 
. i know the city's doing its best to help, but like, what's the deal with people not being able to warm up indoors? 
they should def have some kinda heat lamps or something... and don't even get me started on frozen pipes 
. just a total nightmare for everyone, especially those living in shelters 
. can we pls just get some sunshine already?! 
this is just so heartbreakin'... the fact that 10 lives have been lost already & it's still a week away from warmer days feels like an eternity. i'm worried about those who can't get to shelters or warming centers, especially our elderly & homeless fams. what kind of world are we livin' in where people gotta die from hypothermia? 
we should really do more to support them, like provide warm meals and proper shelter, not just a place to hang out. And what about all the poor seniors who can't even get outside without freezing to death? Like the 90-year-old woman I read about last week... it's just heartbreaking 
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this storm system moves away from us soon... nine days of sub-freezing temps is LITERALLY too much 
I don't get why people still go out during this - stay inside, grab a hot cuppa 
it's like we're not learning from our mistakes, we keep having these extreme weather events and people are still losing their lives 
what's the deal with the homeless population tho? they're literally the most vulnerable to this kind of thing but i guess we can't expect them to magically adapt to the weather conditions 
let's hope these efforts make a difference before another life is lost 
i'm talking to the city & anyone reading this pls check on ur neighbors esp seniors & homeless ppl they need our help 
People should really take care of each other esp during harsh weather conditions 
And what's with all these warming centers and shelters popping up left & right? Don't get me wrong, it's good that the city is taking steps but it feels like we're always on high alert for something 
. And yeah, I know some people are gonna freeze to death if we don't watch out for them but can't we just take a break from all this drama for once? 
. Let's all try to be good neighbors and look out for each other during this extreme cold snap 
i've got my own heating system at home lol dont wanna freeze my butt off like some ppl out there 
anyway its getting soooo cold here too and i'm literally living in my leggings rn 
anyway i hope everyone stays safe and warm 
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