Coldest Stretch Continues as Tri-State Area Looks to Thaw Out of Freezing Temperatures
Freezing Temperatures Continue
Much of the tri-state woke up Wednesday morning to sub-zero wind chills. Spots further north and west faced air temperatures dropping into the negative double digits. Even Central Park, one of our milder spots, reached a low temperature we had not seen in nearly 2 years. But that was the worst of it. Temperatures are slowly clawing back up as we prepare to thaw out this weekend.
A Gradual Warm-Up
But even with temperatures improving, they still won’t be warm. Not even close. We still have several days ahead of us with below freezing temperatures, even as highs gradually tick upward. It is not until Sunday that we’ll finally see temperatures across the region climb above freezing and stay there for several hours.
Return to Average Temperatures
In fact, as highs near 40 degrees on Sunday, it’ll be a refreshing return to average late-January temps, something we have not seen since last weekend.
A Stable Pattern
Into next week, temperatures won’t fluctuate much from day to day. No major fronts are coming through to shake up the weather pattern. But no major fronts or strong low pressure systems also means we won’t be seeing much precipitation. All the way through the end of the month, we’re not expecting to get any more meaningful rain or snow.
A Record-Dry January
Despite a few modest snow chances this month, Central Park is having one of its driest January’s to date. As the trend continues, our diminutive 0.45 inches of precipitation will be enough to land 2025 as the driest January on record for the city.
Conclusion
The tri-state area is slowly emerging from its coldest stretch, with temperatures gradually rising and expected to remain below freezing for several more days. While it won’t be warm, a return to average late-January temperatures is expected by Sunday. The rest of the month is expected to be dry, with no major fronts or precipitation events on the horizon.
FAQs
* When can I expect temperatures to rise above freezing?
Temperatures are expected to climb above freezing and stay there for several hours on Sunday.
* Will it get warmer than average?
Yes, highs on Sunday are expected to reach near 40 degrees, a return to average late-January temperatures.
* Will we see any precipitation this month?
No, the forecast is dry, with no major fronts or strong low pressure systems expected to bring rain or snow.
* Will January 2025 be the driest on record for Central Park?
Yes, with only 0.45 inches of precipitation, it is expected to be the driest January on record for the city.
