Cold snaps in NYC: 3+ days in a row never above freezing. Sun, Jan 24, 1897: 26°F / 13°F, 0.5″ snow, 0.01″ precipitation Mon, Jan 25, 1897: 13°F / 8°F Tue, Jan 26, 1897: 21°F / 6°F Wed, Jan 27, 1897: 30°F / 15°F, 2.5″ snow, 0.11″ precipitation Thu, Jan 28, 1897: 23°F / 15°F, 7.5″ snow, 0.43″ precipitation Fri, Jan 29, 1897: 28°F / 14°F Sat, Jan 30, 1897: 29°F / 18°F Sun, Jan 31, 1897: 31°F / 15°F Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).