Cold snaps in NYC: 3+ days in a row never above freezing. Tue, Feb 17, 1885: 26°F / 7°F Wed, Feb 18, 1885: 23°F / 14°F, 3.0″ snow, 0.17″ precipitation Thu, Feb 19, 1885: 19°F / 11°F Fri, Feb 20, 1885: 16°F / 10°F Sat, Feb 21, 1885: 25°F / 12°F Sun, Feb 22, 1885: 24°F / 15°F Mon, Feb 23, 1885: 27°F / 17°F Tue, Feb 24, 1885: 27°F / 14°F Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).