Sunday Night (tonight) will likely end up being one of, if not the coldest night of the year thus far and probably by far. Forecast low temperatures tonight in the city are in the single digits (the low single digits at that), and away from the city are forecast to drop below zero with relative ease. Inland areas have forecasted low temperatures between -5 and -10 F. That's nearly dangerous cold. Make sure you bundle up overnight, and be prepared to start the car early for the morning commute and dress appropriately. The next threat for precipitation comes mid-week, as a storm system tracks up the eastern seaboard. There is quite a bit of uncertainty still with this system, with some models tracking it far enough inland to bring our area some snow and then a whole bunch of rain, others indicating a significant snowfall, and others leaving us mostly dry with the storm tracking out to sea. Needless to say, the threat for significant snowfall, and a high impact event, is there..especially inland for the heavier snow. Also, should the system provide rain (more likely on the shores and eastern LI), flooding would become a concern. So, stay tuned..for now it's all speculation. We'll be on top of it! Featured image: RUC forecast model showing overnight low temperatures below zero just outside of the city, and near -10 in many areas of New Jersey and Southeast New York.


Tonight (Sunday Night): Mostly clear and very cold. Low temperatures near 5 degrees in the city, and as low as -5 to -10 in the suburbs. Wind chill values as low as -7 in the city, and -15 inland. North wind 5 to 10 miles per hour.

Monday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 18 in the city, and near 15 inland. Wind chill values remaining as low as -7. North winds 4 to 8 miles per hour.

Need more? See New York Metro Weather's Long Range Forecast for the upcoming week, or view our Technical Forecast Discussion for the more serious weather enthusiasts. For up to the minute details on forecasts, watches, warnings, and alerts, follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Article by John Homenuk. 7:04pm January 23rd, 2010.