...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
Expires: February 08, 2026 @ 1:00pm
WHAT
Dangerous wind chills colder than 20 below zero possible.
WHERE
All of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.
WHEN
From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.
IMPACTS
The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
An arctic front will bring cold air and strong winds to the region Saturday morning. Below normal temperatures and blustery winds will result in wind chills dropping well below zero Saturday morning. Wind chills will remain below zero through the rest of the weekend.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.