Winter weather warnings have been issued in four states, with blowing snow expected to hit some areas this weekend. Freezing temperatures pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults. Snow can disrupt travel and create dangerous driving conditions, while winter storms may also cause power outages.

With spring just a few weeks away, many are eagerly anticipating a respite from the cold. But before New York City residents receive such relief, it seems they’ll have to endure a few more weeks of chilly winter weather.

The National Weather Service in Buffalo issued a cold weather advisory for much of western and central New York for Tuesday morning. Wind chills are predicted to dip as low as 20 below zero in some higher elevations, said Weather Service Meteorologist Phillip Pandolfo.

A seasonal temperature outlook from the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center reveals that New York has elevated odds of experiencing above-average temperatures from March through May 2025. (Courtesy of the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center)

Damaging high winds followed a weekend winter storm that generated snow, ice, and rain, setting the stage for a cold week ahead with another snow threat.

Governor Kathy Hochul has issued an executive order aimed at increasing road salt deliveries as many areas of the state face a shortage.

An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 7:56 a.m. for lake effect snow bands until 11 a.m. for Seneca, Cayuga, Tompkins and Cortland counties.

An updated winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 7:59 p.m. valid from Saturday 9 a.m. until Sunday 9 a.m. for Seneca, Cayuga, Tompkins and Cortland counties.

There is a slight chance of snow showers between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Friday night, which will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northwest winds will average about 3 to 8 mph, but could gust as high as 20 mph.

Snow, sleet, ice and freezing rain walloped parts of New York this weekend, with up to another 5 to 10 inches of snow predicted in the coming days. High winds with gusts up to 50 mph and bitter cold temperatures with wind chills as low as 20 degrees below zero are expected through at least Tuesday night.