Cold snaps in NYC: 3+ days in a row never above freezing. Wed, Jan 18, 1888: 30°F / 16°F Thu, Jan 19, 1888: 20°F / 15°F Fri, Jan 20, 1888: 24°F / 14°F Sat, Jan 21, 1888: 16°F / 1°F Sun, Jan 22, 1888: 14°F / 0°F Mon, Jan 23, 1888: 24°F / 7°F Tue, Jan 24, 1888: 20°F / 7°F Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).