Doug Simonian

Winter 2014-2015 Review and Verification

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We made it! We can finally safely say that the winter season is over and, while the cold seems to want to endlessly stick around, Spring is strengthening its grasp. Now that the days of snow and bitter cold are over, we’ve compiled a detailed review of the brutal winter as well a verification for our winter forecast we issued back in early November.

Some highlights of this winter include:

1) The second coldest February on record, with widespread ice buildup on the Hudson River.

2) Winter storm “Juno” in late January which gave parts of eastern Long Island over two feet of snow.

3) A persistent cold and snowy pattern from late January through March, with an active assault of moderate snow events — somewhat reminiscent of last year’s winter.

4) Boston’s snowiest winter on record.

In our review, we break down the winter month-by-month and provide temperature departures and snowfall amounts for Central Park, as well as descriptors and verification statistics.

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John Homenuk

Pleasant week ahead, save a rainy Tuesday

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It has been a while since residents of the Tri-State Area have been able to look ahead at a weekly forecast without worrying about a major storm system. While this week will feature one day of unsettled weather, on Tuesday, the general theme will be pleasant — and Spring like, too. A high pressure system will hold on to just enough control of the atmospheric pattern Monday, allowing temperatures to rise into the 60’s and 70’s amid a modifying airmass. Southerly winds will actually kick up throughout the day a bit, but they will be warm — and highs may reach the 70’s in parts of Central and Northern New Jersey.

An approaching cold frontal system will bring showers and a rumble of thunder on Tuesday, but temperatures will rise into the 60’s during the morning out ahead of the frontal system. Clouds and showers will be prevalant throughout the day. But while rain will obviously hamper the forecast, it certainly won’t be a cold or dreary washout by any means. Once the frontal system comes through, clouds will clear out once again by Tuesday Night and the airmass will become refreshed with cooler temperatures aloft.

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