Snowfall blankets New York City and the Tri-State Area, leaving a significant impact. By January 18, 2026, the city experienced a two-part storm, with the second round arriving around 6 p.m. and lasting until 9 p.m., adding an extra inch to the morning's total. This weather event was a First Alert Weather Day for New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, with CBS News providing live coverage and radar updates.
The snow has stopped, but Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect until 4 a.m. on Monday for most counties, except Ocean in southeastern New Jersey. These advisories indicate potential wintry driving conditions. As temperatures drop into the 20s, untreated surfaces will freeze, creating hazardous conditions. The cold blast is expected to persist for several days, with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday featuring blustery conditions and temperatures struggling to reach the freezing mark. Tuesday will be even colder, with Arctic air settling in, resulting in highs in the low to mid-20s.
Wednesday morning is predicted to be the coldest so far this season, with temperatures in Central Park reaching 14 degrees, one of the coldest mornings in recent winters. Wind chills will make it feel like single-digit and sub-zero temperatures. Late in the week, temperatures will moderate before another cold blast arrives by the weekend.
The snowfall totals varied across the Tri-State Area, with most areas receiving 2-4 inches. The northwestern suburbs and Jersey Shore received 1-3 inches, while eastern Long Island saw up to 5 inches. CBS News provided live radar updates for the Tri-State Area, Long Island, NYC northern suburbs, and Jersey Shore, offering a comprehensive view of the weather conditions.
