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NYC Weather Forecast: Lots Of Snow And Cold Expected February
The long term forecast is not predicting an early spring.
NEW YORK, NY – If warmer temperatures and melting snow had you thinking an early spring is on the way, you've been tricked. February's going to hit hard, forecasters predict.
Bitter cold and several snowstorms are headed to the East Coast, according to Accuweather.com's long-range outlook.
The freeze is predicted to move in from Feb. 4 through Feb. 15 with "several chances of snow" for the region during that time period. The first snow chance of the month will come on Feb. 2. There is also a chance for snow on Super Bowl Sunday.
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"As waves of arctic air return to the northern part of the United States and warmth holds in the South, a busy winter storm track will set up during the first half of February," Accuweather.com says.
After Friday's snow, arctic air is expected to move into New England after this weekend and may "set up the active storm track." Accuweather.com calls the Feb. 4 through 15 period a "weather battleground" because warm temps will be felt in the south and it will be cold in the northeast.
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"The result may be a smorgasbord of precipitation ranging from rain and thunderstorms in the Deep South, snow across the northern tier and a wintry mix, including ice, in between. There is the potential for the storms to be so close together that some communities may barely get a break of dry weather for a full calendar day," Accuweather.com says.
image via Accuweather.com
image via Accuweather.com
Here is the updated forecast for New York City via the National Weather Service:
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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