New York City is bracing for severe cold weather next week, with sub-zero temperatures expected to persist throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service. On Martin Luther King Day, January 20th, the high will reach only 25 degrees Fahrenheit (-4 degrees Celsius), while the low will drop to 8 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius). The coldest day of the week is forecasted to be January 21st, with a high of 18 degrees Fahrenheit (-8 degrees Celsius) and a low of 7 degrees Fahrenheit (-13 degrees Celsius).
The frigid temperatures will continue throughout the week, with daytime highs of 19 degrees Fahrenheit on January 22nd, 29 degrees Fahrenheit on January 23rd, and 32 degrees Fahrenheit on January 24th. However, temperatures are expected to rise slightly to 40 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend, on January 24th and 25th.
In response to the extreme cold, New York City has issued a ‘Code Blue,’ which is activated when the temperature falls below 32 degrees Fahrenheit from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. During this time, the city is advising children and the elderly to stay indoors to avoid the risks associated with the severe weather.