New Yorkers can expect the snowfall to cease by Monday, but the chill isn’t going anywhere soon. Meteorologists forecast that the freezing temperatures will persist throughout the week, according to the latest updates from the National Weather Service.
On Monday, temperatures are anticipated to rise to around 31 degrees, which is just enough to keep Sunday’s snow firmly on the ground. Forecasters from the National Weather Service have indicated that while there may be some light precipitation, the chances of it are decreasing.
“The likelihood of additional precipitation on Monday is low,” meteorologists cautioned on Sunday afternoon. “However, a fresh wave of Arctic air is expected to follow the winter storm late Monday, prolonging a stretch of significantly below-average temperatures.”
Monday afternoon is poised to be the warmest period of the week. By Tuesday night, temperatures in Central Park could drop to a frigid 5 degrees. As the week progresses from Wednesday to Saturday, daily highs are forecasted to hover between 19 and 23 degrees, with no relief from the cold in sight.
Despite the substantial snow accumulation on Sunday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that subways and buses would maintain a regular schedule on Monday. The transit system persevered through Sunday’s snowstorm, albeit with delays and limited express service.
“Operations have been relatively smooth,” MTA Chairman Janno Lieber shared with WCBS. “While there are some delays and adjustments, every subway line is up and running today, folks.”
Not everything was set to run so smoothly on Monday. The Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road will run on a Sunday schedule to open the work week, the MTA said. NJ Transit, which suspended service Sunday afternoon, had not yet made a decision on Monday’s plan.
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A MTA bus makes its way through the snow in the Bronx on Sunday. (Theodore Parisienne / New York Daily News)
The coldest day this week is expected to be Friday, as temperatures will drop to 6 degrees in Central Park on Thursday night and only reach 19 degrees during the following day.
“Wind chills each night through Saturday night will be near or below zero,” NWS meteorologists wrote. “Cold weather advisories could eventually be needed particularly for Tuesday night and Thursday night.”
Temperatures are not expecting to rise above freezing all week, according to the NWS. Next Sunday, the high temperature is projected to be 27 degrees, though forecasts could change throughout the week, forecasters said.
