Staten Island's Chilly Surprise: What's Behind the Sudden Cold Snap?

A cold front from the Great Lakes brings snow and a significant chill.

Weather Rollercoaster Begins Wednesday Night

• Wednesday Night: Cloudy skies, occasional drizzle, temperatures around 34°F.
• Thursday Morning: Mix of rain and snow, highs barely reaching 35°F.
• Thursday Daytime: Winds pick up, making it feel colder.

Evening and Nighttime Chill

• Thursday Evening: Temperatures dip below freezing, light dusting of snow possible.
• Thursday Night: Lows plummet into the upper teens, one of the coldest nights of the season.
• Winds: Gusting up to 35 mph, making it feel even more brutal.

Hazards and Precautions

• Black Ice: A hazard Thursday night and early Friday morning, especially in areas with standing water.
• Winds: Help dry most surfaces, but poorly drained spots might freeze over.

Weekend Weather Drama

• Saturday: Another quick-moving system brings a chance of rain or snow showers in the afternoon.
• Temperatures: Highs around 43°F, but exact precipitation depends on timing and temperature.

Long Holiday Weekend Outlook

• Sunday and Monday: Calm and dry, no precipitation expected.
• Martin Luther King Day: Mix of clouds and sunshine, highs around 36°F.

Meteorologists' Clarification

• These weather events are not major coastal storms or nor’easters.
• Just a series of cold fronts and quick-moving systems passing through the region.