Cold snaps in NYC: 3+ days in a row never above freezing. Mon, Feb 1, 1886: 29°F / 16°F Tue, Feb 2, 1886: 26°F / 14°F Wed, Feb 3, 1886: 21°F / 10°F, 3.5″ snow, 0.19″ precipitation Thu, Feb 4, 1886: 12°F / 0°F, 1.5″ snow, 0.1″ precipitation Fri, Feb 5, 1886: 7°F / -4°F Sat, Feb 6, 1886: 20°F / 3°F, 0.3″ snow, 0.01″ precipitation Sun, Feb 7, 1886: 29°F / 15°F Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).