1/28/26- IMPORTANT UPDATED WEATHER INFORMATION
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 21st, 2026IMPORTANT UPDATES (FURTHER UPDATES WILL BE POSTED/CHANGED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED):
Cold Weather Advisory extended for the entire area
through 10 AM Thursday.
➔ High confidence in temperatures remaining below freezing through at least Sunday.
➔ Potential for a coastal storm this weekend continues to increase, though confidence in details remains low, especially with regard to snowfall.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for the entire area through Thursday morning
● Wind chills between 0°F and -10°F for most of the area into Thursday morning. Wind chills as low as -15° F in the Poconos.
● Even colder wind chills possible Thursday night through Saturday morning.
● A prolonged period of well below normal temperatures is expected to continue through the weekend.
● Temperatures will be in the 10s°F and 20s°F during the daytime and single digits °F to below zero °F at night through the weekend.
● Temperatures may not rise above freezing for most through early next week.
● Cold temperatures will help preserve the snow cover across the region. Snow can still melt on sunny days due to solar radiation. This will increase the potential for black ice on untreated surfaces, creating a hazard for nighttime driving.
● Dangerously cold wind chills between -15°F and 0°F are expected, leading to an increased risk of hypothermia and frostbite. Wind chills potentially as low as -25°F in the southern Poconos.
● Period of extreme cold possible beginning Thursday night – Saturday morning.
● Increased risk of energy infrastructure impacts due to high heating demand following the winter storm.
● Confidence remains in a coastal storm developing this weekend, bringing impacts to portions of the area.
● For coastal communities, increasing concerns for strong onshore winds and the potential for coastal flooding with the timing of the full moon on Sunday.
● Otherwise, confidence remains low on other specific impacts, especially snowfall, along with the exact track of the system.
● Specific details will come into better focus over the coming days.
