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Arctic Blast to Bring Dangerously Cold Winds to Staten Island
Temperatures could plummet to record lows this weekend as an Alberta clipper system moves through the region.
Feb. 4, 2026 at 7:55am
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An Arctic cold front is set to move through the New York City metro area this weekend, bringing dangerously cold wind chills and the potential for record low temperatures to Staten Island. The National Weather Service warns that strong winds reaching 40-50 mph gusts could drive wind chill values down to around 15 degrees below zero on Sunday morning.
Why it matters
Extreme cold weather poses serious risks to public health and safety, especially for vulnerable populations. The upcoming Arctic blast follows an already colder-than-normal pattern in the region, underscoring the impacts of climate change on local weather patterns.
The details
The cold front will arrive on the heels of a light snow system on Friday night, with only a dusting to an inch of accumulation expected. Temperatures will plummet throughout the day on Saturday as the Arctic air mass settles in, with northwest winds reaching 20-30 mph. By Sunday morning, wind chills could approach 15 degrees below zero across the area. Sunday's high temperatures may challenge record lows, though not expected to reach the all-time record of -15°F set in 1934 for New York City.
- The Arctic cold front will move through the region on Friday night, February 7, 2026.
- Dangerously cold temperatures and high winds are expected on Saturday, February 8 and Sunday, February 9, 2026.
The players
National Weather Service
The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing weather alerts and warnings.
What’s next
The National Weather Service will likely issue cold weather alerts for Saturday night into Sunday morning due to the dangerous wind chill values expected.
The takeaway
This Arctic blast serves as a stark reminder of the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events driven by climate change. Residents of Staten Island and the broader New York City area should take precautions to stay safe and warm during the upcoming cold snap.
