Feb 02, 2026, 4:47 AM GMT
Warming shelters open across NYC
Warming shelters remain open across New York on Sunday as extreme cold and below freezing temperatures persist across the Tri-State area.
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Cold eases but still frigid | Live Updates
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Last updated: Monday, February 2, 2026 6:02PM GMT
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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Feb 02, 2026, 12:48 AM GMT
Winter storm buries North Carolina
The bomb cyclone, known to meteorologists as an intense, rapidly strengthening weather system, contributed to nearly a foot (30 centimeters) of snow in and around Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city. The snowfall represented a top-five snow event all time there.
In eastern North Carolina, James City recorded 18 inches (45 centimeters) of snow, while Swansboro recorded 17 inches (43 centimeters), the National Weather Service reported.
Flight cancellations exceeded 2,800 in the U.S. on Saturday, with another 1,700 on Sunday, according to FlightAware, a flight tracking and data company. More than 800 of those Sunday cancellations were for flights departing from or arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
The storm caused an hourslong mess on Interstate 85 northeast of the city, after a crash left dozens of semitractors and other vehicles backed up into the evening, according to the State Highway Patrol. More than 1,000 traffic collisions and two road deaths were reported, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein said Sunday.
Feb 01, 2026, 11:20 PM GMT
Melting snow and rock salt knock out power for hundreds
More than 1,200 Con Edison customers are without power in Brooklyn on Sunday morning. The outages are being reported on the border of Park Slope and Boerum Hill.
Con Edison says melting snow mixed with road salt made contact with underground electric equipment. Crews are now working to make necessary repairs as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, snowpack on the ground that's covering several manholes is delaying power restoration.
The utilities company says generators are being deployed in Park Slope. Meanwhile, Con Edison encourages customers to check its outage map for real-time updates.
Feb 01, 2026, 4:10 PM GMT
Extreme cold persists in New York City; new round of warming shelters announced
Warming shelters remain open across New York on Sunday as extreme cold and below freezing temperatures persist across the Tri-State area.
A 14th person has died from the cold weather in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced late Saturday night. It's part of the reason why the mayor is opening another round of warming shelters, including warming buses.
Eyewitness News Reporter Chantee Lans has the latest from the Lower East Side. Click here to read the full story.
