Extreme Cold Watch, New York

Severe

Wind chills as low as 15 below zero. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Ended Friday, February 6, 2026.

Replaced by the Extreme Cold Warning on Friday, February 6, 2:27 in the morning.

Issued: Thursday, February 5, 1:03 in the afternoon
Expires: Sunday, February 8, 1 in the afternoon

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How much

Wind chill: As low as 15 below zero

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Alert area: National Weather Service. Borders and highways: U.S. Census Bureau. Lakes, rivers and other countries: Natural Earth. Open this area in OpenStreetMap

Details from the National Weather Service

What: Dangerously cold wind chills of 15 below possible.
Where: Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.
When: From Saturday evening through early Sunday afternoon.
Impacts: The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Updates

Thursday 1:03 in the afternoon
Extreme Cold Watch issued for Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. February 5, 2026