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NYC Weather: Sub Zero Chill, Then 6 Inches Of Snow Predicted
Wind chills could hit 5 below Thursday night before a storm potentially dumps up to 6 inches of snow, forecasters warn.
NEW YORK CITY — Give us a brrrrrr-eak, 2021.
A hazardous weather warning issued Thursday cautions New York City about a very cold, then exceedingly snowy next few days.
Gusty northwest winds coupled with a chilly arctic airmass Thursday night will plunge wind chill values to 0 to 5 below, the National Weather Service warns.
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Temperatures will remain in the 20s Friday and Saturday, before hitting a high of 33 on Sunday. But don't rejoice yet, the National Weather Service forecast warns.
"There is the potential for a coastal storm to bring 6 or more inches of snow to the area late Sunday night into Tuesday," the hazardous weather warning states. "Additionally, strong northeast winds, coastal flooding, and beach erosion will be possible. At this time, there remains a fair amount of uncertainty with the low track and timing to be specific with details."
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Here's the forecast into next week, courtesy of the NWS:
Thursday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Breezy, with a northwest wind 18 to 24 mph.
Thursday night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Blustery, with a northwest wind 23 to 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 29 mph.
Friday night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Blustery, with a northwest wind 13 to 21 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 14 mph.
Saturday night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Blustery.
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