New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) has issued a weather alert for Sunday, February 1, warning of dangerously cold temperatures, brisk winds, and a slight chance of light snow that could make travel slippery across the city.
City officials said they are monitoring a coastal low-pressure system expected to pass near the region over the weekend. While forecasts suggest only a small chance of measurable snow in the five boroughs, any accumulation could compound cleanup efforts from last weekend’s major storm, which dropped more than a foot of snow in some areas.
“New Yorkers should take this cold weather seriously,” said Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani in a statement. “Temperatures are dangerously low, with icy conditions as a result, and even short trips can be dangerous. If you can, stay indoors, keep warm, and limit time outside.”
The National Weather Service forecasts wind chills as low as -5°F through Sunday. NYCEM Commissioner Zach Iscol urged residents to stay alert and check on neighbors, especially older adults and those with limited mobility.
“As cleanup from last weekend’s storm continues, even light additional snowfall and extreme cold can create challenges,” Iscol said. “We encourage New Yorkers to stay alert, look out for their neighbors, and travel carefully.”
To help New Yorkers cope with the cold, the city has opened warming centers in all five boroughs. Locations and hours are available through on.nyc.gov/warmingcenters or by calling 311.
Officials are also reminding residents to use heating equipment safely, keep smoke and carbon monoxide detectors working, and never use stoves or grills to heat their homes.
Kishor Panthi
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