Cold snaps in NYC: 3+ days in a row never above freezing. Mon, Jan 29, 1872: 30°F / 7°F Tue, Jan 30, 1872: 21°F / 7°F Wed, Jan 31, 1872: 22°F / 8°F Thu, Feb 1, 1872: 26°F / 13°F Fri, Feb 2, 1872: 30°F / 16°F Sat, Feb 3, 1872: 29°F / 22°F, 3.0″ snow, 0.37″ precipitation Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).