Overview
- The National Weather Service and NYC Emergency Management reported highs below freezing with wind gusts near 30 mph driving wind chills close to zero, marking Monday as the coldest since February 2025 and the second arctic blast in four days.
- The Department of Homeless Services issued a Blue Code, making shelter available citywide for people brought by outreach teams and for walk-ins, with residents urged to call 311 for outreach and 911 for emergencies.
- The MTA enacted cold‑weather precautions, monitoring subways, buses and commuter rails and directing bus operators to slow down, avoid sudden braking and clear ice and frost before service.
- Officials reminded tenants and landlords of heating rules requiring at least 68°F during the day when it is below 55°F outside, 62°F overnight and hot water at 120°F year‑round, with heat and hot water issues reportable to 311.
- Medical guidance urged limiting outdoor exposure to 20–30 minutes, layering clothing and covering extremities, with infants advised to wear an extra layer and people with asthma cautioned that cold can trigger attacks.