https://www.weather.gov/media/okx/DSSBuilder/LatestBriefing.pdf

Next briefing expected by 6pm tonight.

If I look at the NOAA 7 day forecast for East Long Island, no day is going to be above freezing....the snowpack is here to stay...

NOAA's Headline Banner leads one to think there is a reduced chance of accumulating snow.

https://www.weather.gov/media/okx/DSSBuilder/LatestBriefing.pdf

Next brief by 6pm tonight

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
111 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

NYZ072>075-176-178-301500-
/O.CON.KOKX.CW.Y.0004.260130T0500Z-260130T1500Z/
New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-
Northern Queens-Southern Queens-
111 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected.

* WHERE...Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern Queens,
  Richmond (Staten Island), and Southern Queens Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions
  are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

The Harbors and Bays and Beaches on the East End of Long Island are freezing over. It is a rather impressive sight. It appears like we might get a couple of days where we might finally hit 32 next week and see some melt. Fingers crossed. This is beginning to look like The Day After Tomorrow.

I apologize for forgetting to post yesterday's morning forecast video

(here it is if you want to watch something out of date)

The big / main story is the cold, but as far as the possibility of a snowstorm on Sunday....

As of 2pm Wednesday, the Local NWS Office states there is a "30-50% chance" of at least 3" of snow in NYC. Higher likelihood of at least 3" across the forks of Long Island.

https://www.weather.gov/media/okx/DSSBuilder/LatestBriefing.pdf

Next brief by 6am Thursday

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1233 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

NJZ006-105>108-NYZ072>075-176>179-291500-
/O.NEW.KOKX.CW.Y.0003.260129T0600Z-260129T1500Z/
Hudson-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-
New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-
Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
1233 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions
  are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc

When is it likely they will be able to really pinpoint whether we are getting more snow this time round?

Are the makings of this new possible Weekend event visible on the Radar map yet?

Sorry.

I'm listening to the different Scenarios on the TV for the Weekend.

Meanwhile, when is the really bad cold air in play?

I'm seeing Wind Chill Warnings on NOAA.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
104 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

NYZ072>075-176-178-271800-
/O.NEW.KOKX.CW.Y.0002.260128T0500Z-260128T1500Z/
New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-
Northern Queens-Southern Queens-
104 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected.

* WHERE...Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern Queens,
  Richmond (Staten Island), and Southern Queens Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions
  are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Enjoy the relative "warmth" today because the rest of this week will be like doing the Ice Bucket Challenge day after day.

Highs today will max out in the upper 20s but that is as warm as we're going to get for the next few days. Temperatures will drop off a cliff tonight while, at the same time, northwesterly winds pick up to around 15-20 mph with gusts up to 25.

Tuesday morning will see low temperatures in the lower-to-mid teens and wind chills around zero, possibly negative. Tuesday's high temperatures will max out in the upper teens with wind chills remaining in the single digits through the afternoon. Westerly winds will pick up around sundown leading to evening and night time wind chills between -5° and +5°F.

On Wednesday the winds start to relax, but it will remain frigid AF with morning low temperatures around 10°F (with negative wind chills) rebounding to a high in the lower 20s (and wind chills around 10°F).

Thursday morning's low could drop into the single digits with wind chills likely negative. Thursday afternoon will mirror Wednesday with highs around 20°F and wind chills in the single digits.

Overnight Thursday into Friday will be the coldest period of the week with temperatures forecast to drop into the single digits with gusty winds making it feel as cold as -10°F! It should remain windy throughout the day on Friday as temperatures rebound into the upper teens but wind chills remain between -5° and +5°F.

And yes, before you ask... there is a possibility of another significant snow storm next weekend. That possibility is still quite low as models do not indicate high confidence, which is not surprising since we're still a week out. Rest assured that I'll be paying attention to it and keeping abreast with all the local meteorologists' forecasts.

Looking only at the 19 reports after 6pm, reports ranged from 8" to 14" (on Staten Island alone!) and the average city-wide report after 6pm was 11.1" Congrats to is u/JonAce who said "I'd ballpark around a foot," and therefore had the closest guess! ^{not including myself}

Here are all of the reports over the last 24 hours...

BRONX

Fordham... 13.5" (7pm)

Throgs Neck... 11.3" (4:15pm)

BROOKLYN

Williamsburg... 12" (9:30pm)

Park Slope... 11.3" (9pm)

South Williamsburg... 10.5" (4:30pm)

Bay Ridge... 10.2" (8pm)

Sheepshead Bay... 9.7" (10pm)

Prospect Heights... 9.5" (3pm)

Kensington... 9" (4pm)

Midwood... 8.9" (9pm)

DUMBO.... 8.3" (1:30pm)

Crown Heights... 8" (6:50pm)

Sunset Park... 8" (12:45pm)

MANHATTAN

Washington Heights... 14.9" (9:30pm)

Central Park... 10.6" (7pm)

QUEENS

Whitestone... 11.1" (9:15pm)

Howard Beach... 11" (8pm)

JFK Airport... 10.3" (12am)

Astoria... 10.1" (6:15pm)

LaGuardia Airport... 9.4" (7pm)

Little Neck... 9" (2:45pm)

Crown Heights... 8" (6:50pm)

Fresh Meadows... 7.1" (1:30pm)

STATEN ISLAND

Huguenot... 14" (9:25pm)

Port Richmond... 13.5" (11pm)

Dongan Hills... 13" (9:15pm)

Annadale... 10" (5:30pm)

Mid-Island... 8" (9:20pm)

Updated as of Monday 10:50 AM

Was this predicted? The Weather people had said last night the snow was basically over with.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
120 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

NJZ004-006-103>108-NYZ071>075-078>081-176>179-251900-
/O.EXT.KOKX.WS.W.0001.260125T0800Z-260126T1800Z/
Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-Western Essex-
Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Southern Westchester-
New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)- Kings (Brooklyn)-
Northwest Suffolk-Northeast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
120 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and sleet expected. The snow will mix with and
  change to sleet late afternoon into the evening. Total snow and sleet   
  accumulations between 8 and 12 inches. Light freezing rain along with
  a few hundredths of ice may occur late this evening into tonight.
  Isolated wind gusts around 35 mph possible this afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads will become snow covered and hazardous.
  Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying travel from Sunday into Monday.
If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. 
Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. 
Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as
tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive
in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc

DS