Arctic Cold

Arctic Air Settles In as Central New York Braces for Bitter Cold and Lake-Effect Snow

Submitted by Benjamin Townsend on Tue, 01/20/2026 - 06:09 AM
Weather

Central New York is entering a prolonged stretch of very cold weather, with temperatures remaining well below seasonal averages through the coming week. Overnight lows will frequently dip into the single digits and teens, with daytime highs struggling to climb out of the teens and 20s in many areas. Wind chills will make it feel even colder at times, especially during the overnight and early morning hours.