Cold snaps in NYC: 3+ days in a row never above freezing. Mon, Jan 23, 1871: 11°F / 0°F, 0.17″ rain Tue, Jan 24, 1871: 20°F / 5°F, 3.0″ snow, 0.03″ precipitation Wed, Jan 25, 1871: 23°F / 10°F Thu, Jan 26, 1871: 14°F / 2°F, 0.72″ rain Fri, Jan 27, 1871: 31°F / 13°F, 9.0″ snow, 0.02″ precipitation Sat, Jan 28, 1871: 24°F / 19°F, 3.0″ snow, 0.08″ precipitation Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).