As the temperature hit a record low of of two degrees on Friday, transportation problems extended to some of the city's ferry services. NY1's Jose Martinez filed the following report.

The frigid temperatures have created a different kind of obstacle for some New York commuters: ice floes. 

Large chunks of ice between Manhattan and New Jersey caused delays Friday for people who rely on Hudson River ferries.

"It's the way to go for me, and I will say, last night, going home, it was pretty cold on the dock," said one commuter. 

New York Waterway posted an advisory, warning that "due to heavy ice conditions, please expect delays on all Hudson River routes."

The problems are even worse up the river. The Coast Guard says ice on the Hudson has been a huge problem north of the Tappan Zee Bridge. It's had to unleash ice-breakers to let boats and barges get through.

The bitter cold forced the Circle Line to cancel sightseeing tours Friday, because its boats were frozen in. 

South of Manhattan, it's been clear sailing for the city-operated Staten Island ferry.

The city Department of Transportation said the record-breaking temperatures are posing a challenge.

"The cold does affect us," said John Garvey, director of ferry operations for the city Department of Transportation. "We do additional early morning startups, keep additional engineering personnel on board, try to make sure that the engines stay warm so they start up easy enough. They are diesels, and they can be difficult to start in the cold."

While many ferry passengers are doing everything they can to stay warm, we found a candidate for New York's coolest commuter. He stood outside on the ferry deck on the 8:40 a.m. boat from Staten Island to Manhattan.

"I like the cold. I don't like to be inside with the people. It's very crowded in there, and it's very warm. So I'd rather breathe the fresh air," he said.

He’ll be riding alone again come Monday. Below-normal temperatures are forecast through the end of next week.