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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 30, 2026, 2:55 PM GMT

NYC has melted 23 million pounds of snow so far, mayor says

Mayor Mamdani said that so far New York City has melted 23 million pounds of snow and used 116 million pounds of salt.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani stands backdropped by a pile of snow while recording a video during a visit to the Department of Sanitation's snow melting operations.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani stands backdropped by a pile of snow while recording a video during a visit to the Department of Sanitation's snow melting operations.

"Across all five boroughs, we've melted 23 million pounds of snow using eight snow-melting sites. Every 12-hour shift, 2,500 sanitation workers are out there clearing bus stops, crosswalks, hydrants, and other critical infrastructure," Mamdani said. "These are tough conditions, and these workers are doing essential work to keep this city moving."

The city is continuing to expand its snow response, but also asking people to call 311 to help homeless in the cold and reminding property owners to clear their sidewalks.

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Jan 30, 2026, 2:31 AM GMT

MTA contributing 5 buses, 1 in each borough, to the city's 'warming center' fleet

The MTA is contributing five buses, one in each borough, to New York City's "warming center" fleet.

The five buses will be in place from 8 p.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. Friday, and will increase to 10 buses for the next three nights, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

The MTA says the homeless can bring themselves and a bag, but no carts, strollers, or storage unit contents are allowed.

The MTA locations for Thursday night include the following:

  • Manhatttan - East 125th and Park Avenue

  • Bronx - East 149th Street and Third avenue

  • Queens - 145-94 Queens Boulevard

  • Staten Island - 18 Richmond Terrace

  • Brooklyn - Seaview Avenue and East 93rd Street
  • This is in addition to the locations where the city has warming buses. You can find more information online.

    Jan 29, 2026, 10:06 PM GMT

    Frigid weather impacts mental health as well as physical health

    If you're feeling cold fatigue, you're not alone.

    Experts say the frigid weather impacts not only our physical health but our mental health as well.

    Kemberly Richardson spoke to a psychologist about how cold fatigue can make you feel and what you can do about it.

    Kemberly Richardson has the latest on how to help cold fatigue.
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    Jan 30, 2026, 3:01 PM GMT

    New Yorkers still dealing with messy streets days after winter snowstorm

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he expects the snow to be cleared away from all bus stops within the next two days.

    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:

    Dara Miles has the latest on snow cleanup in New York City.