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Severe Cold Snap Hits NYC: Below Zero Temperatures Ahead

1/19/2026

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A severe cold snap will hit New York City Monday night, with temperatures below zero.
Lows will be in the teens, with highs only in the 20s and 30s.
AccuWeather meteorologist Alex DaSilva says the chill could persist through January and into February.
New Yorkers should expect several light snow events from passing cold fronts.
Polar air displaced from Canada due to warmer conditions in Alaska drives the extreme cold.

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A severe cold snap will hit New York City Monday night, with temperatures below zero.
Lows will be in the teens, with highs only in the 20s and 30s.
AccuWeather meteorologist Alex DaSilva says the chill could persist through January and into February.
New Yorkers should expect several light snow events from passing cold fronts.
Polar air displaced from Canada due to warmer conditions in Alaska drives the extreme cold.