NEW YORK CITY February 6, 2026 – New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani conducted a live press briefing yesterday to update residents on preparations for incoming severe winter conditions, including snow, dangerously low temperatures, and high winds.
The broadcast, hosted on X (formerly Twitter) via Spaces/live audio, was announced by the Mayor’s official account @NYCMayor: “Mayor Mamdani Holds Press Conference to Provide a Winter Weather Briefing.” The session focused on the city’s response to forecasts predicting extreme cold, with wind chills potentially dropping to -15°F (-26°C) in the city and even lower in northern areas, accompanied by gusts up to 45 mph and light snowfall.
According to city officials and related announcements, New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) issued a weather alert covering February 6 through February 10, 2026. An Extreme Cold Warning was active from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. Mayor Mamdani emphasized ongoing 24/7 efforts by city workers to clear streets, maintain public transit, and prioritize getting vulnerable residents indoors.
The briefing comes amid a challenging winter season for the city, which has already seen multiple cold snaps, snow accumulations, and reports of weather-related fatalities. Recent coverage has noted at least 16–17 deaths potentially linked to prolonged freezing conditions, prompting scrutiny of the administration’s outreach and response, including Code Blue activations for homeless services and cold-weather protocols.
Mayor Mamdani, who has stressed affordability and support for working New Yorkers in his administration, reiterated commitments to public safety during the event. The press conference drew mixed reactions online, with some users questioning snow removal plans, homeless outreach priorities, and overall preparedness following earlier storms, while others acknowledged the city’s operational recovery after previous accumulations of nearly a foot of snow.
This latest briefing serves as a proactive measure ahead of the weekend’s forecasted arctic blast, urging residents to take precautions against hypothermia and exposure. City resources remain mobilized, with officials monitoring conditions closely.
For the latest updates, residents are advised to check official NYC channels, including NYC.gov and @NYCMayor on X. Stay safe and warm, New York.
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