NYC Snowmelt Expected by Next Week

Warmer temperatures and breezy winds will help clear remaining snow and ice in the city.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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After weeks of bitter cold and heavy snowfall, New York City is finally expected to see all of its remaining snow and ice melt by late next week, according to weather experts. Temperatures are forecast to remain above freezing for the foreseeable future, with highs in the high 30s and low 40s, helping to speed up the snowmelt process.

Why it matters

The prolonged cold and snow this winter has been challenging for New Yorkers, with sub-zero wind chills and over a foot of snow from a late January storm. The impending thaw will be a welcome relief, allowing the city to return to more normal winter conditions.

The details

AccuWeather meteorologist Chad Merrill explained that the combination of warm winds and above-freezing temperatures will be the key factors in melting the remaining 5 inches of snow depth in the city. Merrill said the snow should be fully cleared by late next week, with only scattered wintry mix flurries possible in the meantime.

  • The snowmelt process will accelerate starting Tuesday night into Wednesday with breezy, above-freezing temperatures.
  • High temperatures are forecast to reach the high 30s and low 40s from Tuesday through the end of next week.
  • The city could see a brief cold snap in the final week of February into early March, but it will not be as severe as the recent bitter cold.

The players

Chad Merrill

An AccuWeather meteorologist who provided insights on the factors leading to the snowmelt in New York City.

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What they’re saying

“The two most significant factors that lead to the fastest snowmelt include a warm wind over the snowpack and fog, with temperatures above freezing.”

— Chad Merrill, Meteorologist

“The wind, two days ago, it was like the second you walked outside, it was like your cheeks froze.”

— Kayleigh Arthur (New York Post)

“It's definitely a bit warmer. I'll tell you that.”

— Shay Torres (New York Post)

What’s next

The city will continue to monitor the snowmelt and any potential for additional wintry weather in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

After an unusually harsh winter, New Yorkers can look forward to a return to more typical late winter conditions as the remaining snow and ice is expected to fully melt by next week thanks to warmer temperatures and breezy winds.