Extreme Cold Warning Issued for Parts of New York

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The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning for several counties in New York, including Herkimer, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster and Dutchess. The warning is in effect from 12:46 p.m. until 1 p.m. on Sunday, with wind chills expected to reach as low as 30 degrees below zero, posing a risk of frostbite in as little as 30 minutes.

Why it matters

Extreme cold weather can be dangerous, leading to frostbite, hypothermia, and other cold-related injuries. The National Weather Service issues these warnings to alert residents to take precautions and avoid prolonged exposure to the frigid temperatures.

The details

The National Weather Service is warning of dangerously low wind chills as low as 30 degrees below zero in the affected counties. These conditions could lead to frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Residents are advised to avoid going outside if possible and to dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and let others know their whereabouts if they must venture out.

• The extreme cold warning was issued at 12:46 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
• The warning is in effect until 1 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

What’s next

Residents in the affected counties should continue to monitor the weather conditions and heed any further warnings or advisories from the National Weather Service.