New York City's winter woes show no signs of abating, as the city struggles to warm up after a particularly harsh stretch of weather. Punxsutawney Phil's prediction that six more weeks of winter are ahead may be more accurate than initially thought, with temperatures in Central Park breaching just 32 degrees on Monday, ending nine consecutive days below.
The cold snap has left residents bracing for more frigid conditions, with forecasters warning that temperatures will only start to rise on Thursday. However, even then, highs are expected to linger in the teens, with a chance of snow accompanying the cold front.
City officials have been sounding the alarm about the dangers of the extreme cold, urging residents to take precautions and limiting their time outdoors. Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned that this winter could be the city's most severe on record, with stubborn snow and persistent danger.
The city has opened warming centers and buses across all five boroughs, providing a lifeline for those struggling to cope with the extreme cold. However, despite these efforts, the outdoor death toll has climbed to 16 so far, more than double the number of people who died during Hurricane Ida in 2021.
Homeless New Yorkers have been disproportionately affected, with many having lost their lives to hypothermia and other cold-related illnesses. The city administration is increasing outreach to homeless services, relocating over 860 people into shelters or indoor locations since January 19.
The daily commute remains a treacherous affair, with mounds of snow and ice making it difficult for residents to navigate the streets. Sanitation officials are working around the clock to clear public areas, using snow-melting machines to speed up the process.
The New York City Ferry service has been suspended indefinitely due to icy conditions in the Hudson and East rivers and New York Harbor. With the city's winter woes showing no signs of abating, residents are left wondering when the sun will finally return and bring an end to this prolonged cold snap.
The cold snap has left residents bracing for more frigid conditions, with forecasters warning that temperatures will only start to rise on Thursday. However, even then, highs are expected to linger in the teens, with a chance of snow accompanying the cold front.
City officials have been sounding the alarm about the dangers of the extreme cold, urging residents to take precautions and limiting their time outdoors. Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned that this winter could be the city's most severe on record, with stubborn snow and persistent danger.
The city has opened warming centers and buses across all five boroughs, providing a lifeline for those struggling to cope with the extreme cold. However, despite these efforts, the outdoor death toll has climbed to 16 so far, more than double the number of people who died during Hurricane Ida in 2021.
Homeless New Yorkers have been disproportionately affected, with many having lost their lives to hypothermia and other cold-related illnesses. The city administration is increasing outreach to homeless services, relocating over 860 people into shelters or indoor locations since January 19.
The daily commute remains a treacherous affair, with mounds of snow and ice making it difficult for residents to navigate the streets. Sanitation officials are working around the clock to clear public areas, using snow-melting machines to speed up the process.
The New York City Ferry service has been suspended indefinitely due to icy conditions in the Hudson and East rivers and New York Harbor. With the city's winter woes showing no signs of abating, residents are left wondering when the sun will finally return and bring an end to this prolonged cold snap.
anyone else having trouble getting heat in their apt? those warming centers better be filled ASAP
. Six more weeks of winter is def a possibility, especially with temps only expected to rise to teens on Thursday... that's not exactly warm & fuzzy. I'm glad the city's taking steps 2 address this by opening warming centers & buses, but it's just so harsh! 
The thought of all those homeless ppl affected is devastating... we gotta do more 2 help 'em out 
. And can we pls talk about the daily commute?! Snow & ice everywhere makes it impossible 2 navigate 
I mean, I know it's not ideal, but at least we're all in this together! The warming centers and buses are a lifesaver for people struggling with the extreme cold 
... who knows, maybe we'll get some epic snow days out of it? 
Plus, I've been seeing some amazing photos of Central Park all frosty and stuff, so that's a silver lining for me 
. And on the bright side, the city's got its priorities straight by prioritizing public safety and helping those in need 
. So yeah, it might be tough right now, but we'll get through this together! 
it's like the whole city is one big ice rink out there 
at least the city's doin some good by openin those warming centers & buses tho 
. and can't they just cancel school or work already? i don't get why everyone has to be at their desk or on the bus when it's -32 outside 
. anyway, let's hope things start warming up (literally) soon 
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. And 16 people dead so far is just...shocking. We need to do better for our homeless population. I hope they're getting the help and support they need 
. The city's warming centers are a lifesaver though, I've seen vids of them online and they're literally like cozy little community rooms with hot coffee and comfy chairs. But still, 16 people have died from the cold... that's just heartbreaking 
. And those snowmelt machines sound like they'd be super helpful but also kinda pricey 
. Can't wait for spring to finally arrive and we can all get back outside without having to worry about freezing our buns off 
I mean, I know he's got some fans out there, but is it just luck or is there something more to it? What's really going on in Central Park that's making temps breach 32 degrees?! Was it a freak weather event or what? 
We need answers here, not just hand-wringing about the "severe" winter. Can we get some real-time data on the warming centers and shelter placements? Are they actually helping people or is it just PR at this point? 
. Newsflash: he's just a cute rodent in a top hat, not a weather expert! Anyway, I do feel bad for the homeless folks out there struggling to cope with this extreme cold. It's ridiculous that it's taken 16 lives so far... and it's not even over yet 
I swear, I've seen more potholes than roads at this point... when will spring finally arrive?!