Bitter Cold Subsides But Rain Arrives Ahead of Mild Weather
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Chris Cimino’s weather forecast for Tuesday, January 10.
What to Know
The tri-state area will face brutal wind chills through the day
A light wintry mix will change over to rain Tuesday night into Wednesday morning
We're in store for another temperature shift, with the mercury expected to soar to the 50s by mid-week
Temperatures were expected to warm slightly Wednesday after days of brutally frigid weather.
Storm Team 4 says another system approaching the tri-state will touch down on Tuesday. Highs will reach the upper 30s by the afternoon -- relatively comfortable compared to the near-zero wind chills reported over the weekend and on Monday.
Though most of the day will be dry, some showers will be possible before the end of the evening commute. A light wintry mix or snow is possible before a complete switch to rain Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, according to Storm Team 4. Snow will stay in chillier areas further inland.
Temperatures will do a complete 180 on Wednesday as milder air moves in along with rain -- highs are forecast to surge into the 50s. It will be windy at times throughout the day as the storm rolls through.
The work week will end on a high note with temperatures hovering around the low 50s and a small chance of a spotty shower.
Many tri-state residents were still struggling to dig out of a weekend snowstorm Monday morning, but the view was pretty incredible from Chopper 4 as the sun came up.
It was ice-cold for the third straight day Monday as tri-state residents continued to dig out from the weekend storm that saw more than a foot of snow dumped on parts of Long Island.
By noon, the mercury had only climbed to 20 degrees in Central Park -- a comparatively balmy 22 degrees at LaGuardia -- though forecasters said blustery winds made it feel closer to the single digits or below.
Heavy snow fell last Saturday and Long Island got the most of it, with 12.5 inches reported in Orient and almost 11 inches in Mattituck, according to the National Weather Service. Rego Park, Queens, was also buried under 7.5 inches, the NWS said. Central Park reported almost 5 inches. JFK airport reported the most snow in New York City with close to 8 inches, the NWS said.
Snow and slush that were dropped on the tri-state over the weekend were expected to freeze over and turn into slippery ice ahead of the Monday morning rush hour. Chris Glorioso reports.
In New Jersey, 5.4 inches of snow fell at Newark Airport, the NWS said. The Jersey Shore got the most snow in the state, with 8.5 inches in Barnegat. In Connecticut, nearly 8 inches fell in Old Saybrook.
Daniel McIntyre
Stewie, a 13-year-old Jack Russell terrier, enjoying the snow in Riverside State Park in Manhattan. (Credit: Daniel McIntyre)
Paul Solk
This dog is happy to play in the snow in Long Branch, New Jersey! (Credit: Paul Solk)
Chris Greco
Sophie enjoying a stroll through Central Park during the snow storm. She's showing off her pink snow jacket she got for Christmas. (Credit: Chris Greco)
Chris and Kaitlyn snowman
Enjoying the snow in Bethpage, New York. (Credit: Chris and Kaitlyn)
Paul Schneider
This cute pup has a beard full of snow! (Credit: Roxy Schneider)
Mmaria
Having fun in the snow! (Credit: Maria)
Katie Bozzo
Baby's first snow! (Credit: Katie Bozzo)
Vincent Tabone
Oreo loves the snow in Staten Island! (Credit: Vincent Tabone)
Frannie
A snow puppy enjoys the January storm. (Credit: Frannie)
Candice Senczyszyn
Snow cat "Daddy" wild in the snow in Lakeside. (Credit: Candice Senczyszyn)
Diane Foley
Fox in the snow in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. (Credit: Diane Foley)
Robert D. Morales
A pedestrian used an umbrella against the snow. (Credit: Robert D. Morales/Instagram @photo_matic_)
JC Straub
Looking out the front door in Keyport, New Jersey. (Credit: Jack Straub)
Lester DeJesus
Lester DeJesus, a combat disabled veteran from the US Army, experiences snow for the first time with his wife.
Ruth Ann Carlock
Fort Tryon Park in Manhattan on Jan. 7. (Credit: Ruth Ann Carlock)
Paul Solk
Several inches of snow fell in Long Branch, New Jersey. (Credit: Paul Solk)
John Fahy
A snowy drive on Palisades Parkway in Rockland County. (Credit: John Fahy)
Elizabeth Miller
About 5 inches of snow in Pound Ridge, New York. (Credit: Elizabeth Miller)
Alexandra Coluccio
Treacherous driving conditions on the Belt Parkway. (Credit: Alexandra Coluccio)
Natalie Pasquarella
Snow piles up on the railing in Bergen County. (Credit: Natalie Pasquarella)
Keith Brockmeyer
The snow in Suffolk County. (Credit: Keith Brockmeyer)
Coralie Carlson
Midtown Manhattan gets a dose of slush. (Credit: Coralie Carlson)
Coralie Carlson
Neither walking nor driving was fun in NYC's first snowstorm of 2017! (Credit: Coralie Carlson)
Benjamin Berkowitz
The demarcation line between fall and winter is clear, as part of a leaf-strewn yard is covered in snow.
Benjamin Berkowitz
A pile of leaves got a brand new white coat after Sunday morning's snowfall.
Kristen Johnson
Norwalk, Connecticut received its first few inches of snow Sunday morning.
Kristen Johnson
Residents were advised to bundle up and prepare for blustery winds in addition to a few inches of powdery snowflakes overnight Saturday.
Kristen Johnson
The swift change in temperature didn't bother everyone; some tri-state residents were happy to see snow for the first time of the season.
@lauren.bledsoe
Though the snow wasn't as heavy as areas north of the city, Brooklynites were able to get a glimpse of snowflakes falling overnight.
@dagator06
This car might need some warming up after snow painted it completely white Saturday evening.
@NYCRobyn
This Caribbean crow should look into a good winter coat, otherwise he might freeze his feathers off.
Chris Cimino
NBC 4 New York's Chris Cimino watched the snow drift onto rooftops in the early morning.
Maybe grilling some hot dogs for Sunday Night Football isn't the best idea...
@NYCRobyn
Driving through a winter wonderland in Berkshire, New York.
@NYCRobyn
Time to use those tennis rackets for another purpose: snow shoeing.
