Cold snaps in NYC: 3+ days in a row never above freezing. Tue, Mar 17, 1885: 25°F / 10°F Wed, Mar 18, 1885: 25°F / 8°F Thu, Mar 19, 1885: 30°F / 16°F, 0.5″ snow, 0.03″ precipitation Fri, Mar 20, 1885: 21°F / 11°F Sat, Mar 21, 1885: 21°F / 10°F Sun, Mar 22, 1885: 22°F / 12°F Mon, Mar 23, 1885: 26°F / 16°F Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).