Right now, Yonkers feels like a giant, damp sponge. If you’re standing outside near Getty Square or looking out over the Hudson, you’ve probably noticed that the air has this heavy, biting quality to it. It’s currently 29°F and honestly, the 80% humidity is making it feel a lot colder than the number on your phone suggests.
The wind is barely a whisper—coming from the southwest at just 3 mph—but don't let that calm fool you. We are right in the middle of a messy transition. Earlier today, the city saw a sloppy mix of rain and snow with a high of 37°F. Now that we’ve hit the nighttime hours, things are settling into a "partly cloudy" lull, but the ground is still slick.
The Messy Reality of the Yonkers NY Weather Forecast
Most people think a winter forecast in Westchester is just about "snow" or "no snow." It’s rarely that simple. Today, Saturday, January 17, 2026, is a perfect example of the "Hudson Valley Squeeze." We had a 65% chance of precipitation during the day that manifested as a frustrating rain-snow mix.
Why does this happen? Yonkers sits in a weird spot geographically. The hills of the Saw Mill River Parkway and the proximity to the water create micro-climates. You might see fat flakes falling in the North End while it’s just a cold drizzle down by the Yonkers Pier.
What to expect for the rest of tonight
- The Condition: It’s staying mostly cloudy.
- The Precip: There is a lingering 10% chance of snow tonight. It’s not much, but with the temperature hovering at 29°F, any moisture that hits the pavement is likely to stay there as ice.
- The Wind: Still gentle, staying at about 5 mph from the southwest.
Why Sunday Is the Day to Watch
If you have plans to head into the city or just need to run to the grocery store on Central Park Avenue, you need to be careful tomorrow. New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) has already issued travel advisories for Sunday, January 18.
The National Weather Service is tracking a fast-moving system that is expected to bring the year's first real accumulating snow. In Yonkers, we’re looking at a Winter Weather Advisory. The snow is expected to start as early as 5:00 AM.
Honestly, the timing is a bit of a headache. The heaviest accumulation is predicted between 8:00 AM and noon, and then again in the late afternoon from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We’re looking at 1 to 3 inches across the area. Because the temperatures are dropping, this snow is actually going to stick to the roads this time, unlike the slush we saw today.
Dressing for the "Yonkers Chill"
You’ve probably seen people walking down South Broadway in nothing but a light hoodie when it's 30 degrees. Don't be that person. The humidity here is the real killer.
When the humidity is at 85% (like it was earlier today), the moisture in the air pulls heat away from your body much faster. You want a waterproof outer shell. A wool coat looks great, but if it catches that rain-snow mix we had earlier, it becomes a heavy, wet blanket. Stick to something synthetic and windproof.
Also, your shoes matter more than your coat tonight. With a low of 29°F, the "slush puddles" from this afternoon are currently turning into "ice traps." If you aren't wearing boots with decent tread, you’re going to have a bad time on those Yonkers hills.
Looking Ahead: The Big Freeze
The "mild" 30-degree days are ending soon. By Tuesday, January 20, the temperature is expected to crater, with a high of only 23°F and a bone-chilling low of 11°F. This is the part of January that most people forget about until it hits.
We are entering a period where the "Polar Vortex" influences become a lot more common. If you haven't checked your car's antifreeze or made sure your outdoor pipes are insulated, Sunday is your last "warm" day to get it done before the double-digit lows arrive.
Actionable steps for the next 24 hours:
- Clear your sidewalk tonight: Any slush left out will be a solid block of ice by Sunday morning.
- Salt early: If you're a property owner, get the salt down before the 5:00 AM snow start on Sunday.
- Check the 311 app: NYC and Westchester authorities are in "Code Blue" mode, so if you see someone vulnerable outside in these 29-degree temps, make the call.
- Prepare for a slow Monday commute: With the Sunday snow tapering off late, the Monday morning freeze will make the Saw Mill and I-87 particularly treacherous.
