NEW: Central US Winter Storms February 2021 UPDATED: Arctic Amplification UPDATED: Winter Storm Risk Increase Feb 21, 2018 NYC Hits Record High Temperatures As Many Take Advantage Of Warm Weather New York, NYUSA by CBS Local Image: CBS Local New York City hit record highs Wednesday, with temperatures stretching into the 70s. By noon Wednesday, it was 72 degrees in the city, breaking the old record of 68 that was set back in 1930. Read Full Story Related Climate Signals Extreme Heat and Heat Waves Global Warming Season Creep