The 6th-biggest snowstorm in NYC since 1869. Snowstorms: 6.0″ or more. Sun, Jan 7, 1996: 22°F / 12°F, 13.6″ snow, 1.4″ precipitation Mon, Jan 8, 1996: 23°F / 16°F, 6.6″ snow, 0.76″ precipitation Tue, Jan 9, 1996: 29°F / 17°F, 0.3″ snow, 0.01″ precipitation Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).