Severe Cold in the Forecast for White Plains

WHITE PLAINS, NY — The snowflakes have come to an end for the Hudson Valley as temps rise above the freezing mark and rain clears out by early Monday afternoon.

The rest of the weather week looks calm on the precipitation front except for a chance of some more snow on Friday night and Saturday, and that too could mix with some rain.

The big story will be the blast of arctic air moving through the Hudson Valley toward the end of the work week that will keep high temperatures in the low 20s — feeling even chillier with the wind.

"The cold will be severe enough to bring the risk of frostbite or hypothermia to those spending time outdoors without proper clothing," said Renee Duff, AccuWeather meteorologist. "Residents should ensure pets have proper shelter and limit their furry friend’s exposure outdoors. Vehicles may need to be inspected for problems that can arise during extreme cold and residents should ensure that an emergency preparedness kit is handy in case of a break down on the highway."

Temps will be close to the single digits Thursday night.

Here's the five-day National Weather Service forecast for southern Westchester County:

• Today: Rain likely before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 43. West wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
• Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. West wind 10 to 13 mph.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
• Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
• Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy.
• Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
• Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

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