Cold snaps in NYC: 3+ days in a row never above freezing. Fri, Dec 3, 1886: 24°F / 17°F Sat, Dec 4, 1886: 23°F / 16°F Sun, Dec 5, 1886: 22°F / 13°F, 5.3″ snow, 0.37″ precipitation Mon, Dec 6, 1886: 26°F / 19°F Tue, Dec 7, 1886: 27°F / 21°F, 2.0″ snow, 0.16″ precipitation Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).