Cold snaps in NYC: 3+ days in a row never above freezing. Tue, Jan 29, 1878: 26°F / 13°F Wed, Jan 30, 1878: 24°F / 19°F Thu, Jan 31, 1878: 31°F / 21°F, 5.0″ snow, 0.31″ precipitation Fri, Feb 1, 1878: 29°F / 22°F, 2.0″ snow, 0.49″ precipitation Sat, Feb 2, 1878: 24°F / 11°F Sun, Feb 3, 1878: 27°F / 7°F Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).