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NEW YORK (WABC) -- Brutal cold continues across New York City and the Tri-State area, with bone-chilling wind chills dipping as low as 5 to 10 degrees below zero in some spots.

Cold weather advisories remain in effect, with frostbite possible on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

While daytime temperatures may briefly approach the freezing mark this week, strong winds are making it feel far colder.

Black ice, flurries, and another potential blast of Arctic cold heading into next weekend mean winter hazards are far from over.
Bundle up, limit time outdoors, and stay weather-aware.

Stay with Eyewitness News and the AccuWeather team for live updates on the ongoing frigid conditions.

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Jan 29, 2026, 8:58 PM GMT

Is it too cold for penguins? Yes

The Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead brought 20 penguins inside due to the frigid temperatures.

The South African black-footed penguins prefer milder temperatures, so when the temperature gets below 30 degrees, the penguins have to come inside.

Jan 29, 2026, 8:58 PM GMT

PHOTO: View from up above of the partially frozen Great Falls in Paterson

Photos show the view from up above of the partially frozen Great Falls in Paterson, New Jersey.

People look over the partial frozen Great Falls in Paterson, N.J., Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
People look over the partial frozen Great Falls in Paterson, N.J., Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Jan 29, 2026, 8:58 PM GMT

Van encased in frozen waterfall in the Bronx

A driver in the Bronx found his van covered in ice after a leaky pipe above turned into an icy waterfall.

It happened Wednesday underneath the elevated tracks of the Kingsbridge Road Subway Station.

Crews did their best to try to free the van from what looked like a frozen waterfall.

The MTA says it's aware of the situation and sent crews to help the driver out.

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Jan 29, 2026, 8:58 PM GMT

NYC ferry service suspended across all routes; live report from icy Hudson River

NYC Ferry service is suspended across all routes due to ice in the Hudson River.

This is the coldest stretch in New York City in eight years.

The ice appears to be more on the NYC side than the New Jersey side

When the temperature drops below 30 and there are weak tides and a half moon, that's a recipe for ice on the river.

The only ferry that is operating right now is the Staten Island Ferry because it is so much bigger than a typical ferry.

Rhiannon Ally reported from the freezing Hudson River:

Rhiannon Ally reports from the frozen Hudson River.