Cold snaps in NYC: 3+ days in a row never above freezing. Thu, Mar 15, 1877: 31°F / 22°F, 0.01″ rain Fri, Mar 16, 1877: 32°F / 25°F, 0.31″ rain Sat, Mar 17, 1877: 30°F / 18°F, 0.11″ rain Sun, Mar 18, 1877: 26°F / 12°F Mon, Mar 19, 1877: 22°F / 10°F, 1.5″ snow, 0.09″ precipitation Tue, Mar 20, 1877: 32°F / 13°F Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).