Pack or skip
Scarf for Garden City in January
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 24°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.
Why
Garden City in January averages highs of 38°F, lows of 24°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means a scarf earns its space in the bag. Lows around 24°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.