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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, 10:06 PM GMT

Frigid weather impacts mental health as well as physical health

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New Yorkers still dealing with messy streets days after winter snowstorm

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Three-hundred additional city workers were redirected on Thursday, to assist the 2,500 sanitation workers already working on the snow removal.

Over the past ten days, the city has been able to move 600 homeless New Yorkers into shelters.

Eyewitness News reporter Darla Miles is on the Upper East Side with more:

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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.

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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.