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2026-01-31T13:04:24Z

Records:

Highs:

EWR: 64 (1947)
NYC: 63 (1947)
LGA: 61 (1974)
JFK: 58 (1974)

Lows:

EWR: 1 (1948)
NYC: -1 (1920)
LGA: 2 (1948)
JFK: 3 (2019)

Historical:

1888: A snowy January left 54 inches of snow on the ground in the lower elevations of Northfield, VT. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History)

1893: The temperature dropped 40 degrees in five hours during a blizzard at Park Rapids, MN. (Ref. AccWeather Weather History)

1905: The minimum temperature for the date is -2°F. in Washington, DC. (Washington Weather Records - KDCA)

1911 - Tamarack, CA, was without snow the first eight days of the month, but by the end of January had been buried under 390 inches of snow, a record monthly total for the U.S. (The Weather Channel)

1916: The maximum temperature for the date in Washington, DC is 71 °F. (Washington Weather Records - KDCA)

1918: January 1918 is the all time coldest month on record in Washington with an average temperature of 23.6 degrees Fahrenheit. January 1940 the average temperature was 24.9 degrees Fahrenheit . January 1977 the average temperature was 25.4 degrees Fahrenheit, which made it Washington's coldest month since 1940. (Ref. Washington Weather Records) The maximum snowfall total for any month in Richmond is January 1940 with a total of 28.5 inches. (Ref. Richmond Weather Records)

1920: Northfield, Vermont: The highest barometric pressure observed in the contiguous forty-eight states: 31.14 inches mercury. The cold high pressure would be followed by a major winter storm just three days later that paralyzed the region. (Ref. Wx.Doctor)(Ref. Wilson Wx. History) (Ref. US Barometer Records by State)

1934: New Hampshire lowest temperature was set on Mt. Washington, NH at -47 °F today. (Extreme Weather p. 54, by Christopher C. Burt)

1936: The village of Amenia, also in North Dakota, registered a maximum temperature of only 10°F for the entire month of January, perhaps the lowest MONTHLY maximum temperature ever measured in the lower 48 states. (Extreme Weather p. 64, by Christopher C. Burt)

1937: A major Oregon snowstorm dumped 25 inches of snow at Salem, OR and 16 inches at Portland, OR. (Ref. AccWeather Weather History)

1949 - The temperature at San Antonio, TX, plunged to a record low of one degree below zero. Helena MT reached 42 degrees below zero. (David Ludlum)

1950: Seattle, Washington experienced their coldest temperature on record with a reading of zero degrees.

1957: A freight train was trapped by near record snow in Colorado's Cumbres Pass. Subsequent work and rescue trains were trapped by avalanches approximately 60 crew were involved. Heavy snows, high winds, ground blizzards hurt rescue efforts by Army snow weasels and helicopters. (Ref. Weather Guide Calendar with Phenomenal Weather Events 2012 Accord Pub. 2011, USA)

1966 - A blizzard struck the northeastern U.S. When the storm came to an end, twenty inches of snow covered the ground at Washington D.C. (David Ludlum)

1966: A blizzard struck the northeastern U.S. When the storm came to an end, twenty inches of snow covered the ground at Washington, DC. (David Ludlum, p. 10) Behind the storm and cold front, arctic high pressure brought extreme record cold from the Tennessee Valley, Mid-Atlantic to Florida. Chattanooga, TN tied their all-time record low with -10°. Locations that reported daily record lows included: Bristol, TN: -15°, Knoxville, TN: -7°, Oak Ridge, TN: -7°, Nashville, TN: -2°, Asheville, NC: 1°, Greensboro, NC: 3°, Raleigh, NC: 3°, Charlotte, NC: 4°, Roanoke, VA: 4°, Baltimore, MD: 4°-Tied , Lynchburg, VA: 5°-Tied, Columbia, SC: 10°, Norfolk, VA: 10°, Charleston, SC: 15°, Savannah, GA: 16°, Wilmington, NC: 17°-Tied, Jacksonville, FL: 20°, West Palm Beach, FL: 32°, Miami, FL: 35° and Key West, FL: 47 °F. (Ref. Wilson - Additional Temperatures Listed On This Link)
Virginia Winter Weather Summary • Roanoke Winter Statistics Snowiest Month = 41.2 inches in Jan. 1966 Average Snowfall = 22.9 inches. (Ref. Virginia Wx. History)

1977: Very cold Jan mean temperature of 25.4° a -10.2° departure coldest since 1940- Two very strong cold fronts during the month. January 1977: The Bicentennial Winter was the coldest seen on the East Coast since before the founding of the republic. In Northern Virginia, the snow began on January 4, just as the Carter Administration was moving into town. New storms dropped a few more inches every few days to put a fresh coating on the streets that were just clearing from the previous storm and give a clean look to the piles of dirty snow that were accumulating along roadways and in parking lots. The Tidal Potomac (salt water) froze solid enough that people could skate across it near the Memorial Bridge. The average temperature for the month of January in Washington was 25.4°F, which was the coldest since 1856 when the temperature averaged 21.4 °F. The normal January average temperature for Washington is 34.6°F (about 9° warmer). Roanoke averaged only 23.6°F, Richmond 25.3°F, and Norfolk 29.2°F (all 12° below normal). The prolonged cold wave caused oil and natural gas shortages. President Carter asked people to turn thermostats down to conserve energy. Washington did not see heavy snow like the Great Lake region did that winter. The cold winds blowing across the warm lakes brought 68 inches of snow to Buffalo, NY. Washington recorded 10 inches of snow in January, Richmond 11 inches, and Roanoke only 9 inches. Little to none fell the rest of the winter ending it well below normal. The cold wave penetrated into the South and on January 19, snowflakes were seen in Miami, Florida!(Ref. Virginia Wx. History) (Ref. Wilson Wx. History)

1979: A winter storm that started on the previous day and ended on this day spread 2 to 4 inches of rainfall in 24 hours over much of coastal Southern California and two inches of snow in Palm Springs. Snow fell heavily in Palm Springs, and 8 inches fell at Lancaster. All major interstates into Los Angeles were closed. Snow drifts shut down Interstate 10 on both sides of Palm Springs, isolating the city.

1982 - A snowstorm struck Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. Twenty-five inches of snow at Greenville IL, located east of Saint Louis, paralyzed the community. The storm left 4000 motorists stranded for two days. (David Ludlum)

1987 - A storm in the Pacific Northwest produced wind gusts to 85 mph in Oregon, and nearly two inches of rain in twelve hours in the Puget Sound area of Washington State. Ten inches of snow at Stampede Pass WA brought their total snow cover to 84 inches. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

1988 - Thirty-one cities in the central and northeastern U.S. reported new record high temperatures for the date, with many occurring during the early morning hours. Temperatures in western New York State reached the 60s early in the day. Strong northerly winds in the north central U.S. produced wind chill readings as cold as 60 degrees below zero in North Dakota. (National Weather Summary)

1989 - The barometric pressure at Norway, AK, reached 31.85 inches (1078.4 mb) establishing an all-time record for the North American Continent. The temperature at the time of the record was about 46 degrees below zero (The Weather Channel). Severe arctic cold began to invade the north central U.S. The temperature at Great Falls MT plunged 85 degrees in 36 hours. Valentine NE plummeted from a record high of 70 degrees to zero in just nine hours. Northwest winds gusted to 86 mph at Lander WY, and wind chill readings of 80 degrees below zero were reported in Montana. Sixty-four cities in the central U.S. reported record highs for the date as readings reached the 60s in Michigan and the 80s in Kansas. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

1990 - High winds in Montana on the 28th, gusting to 77 mph at Judith Gap, were followed by three days of snow. Heavy snow fell over northwest Montana, with up to 24 inches reported in the mountains. An avalanche covered the road near Essex with six feet of snow. Snow and high winds also plagued parts of the southwestern U.S. Winds gusted to 54 mph at Show Low AZ, and Flagstaff AZ was blanketed with eight inches of snow. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

1991: The month wrapped up as the wettest ever at Apalachicola, FL and Lake Charles LA with 20.80 and 14.29 inches of rain respectively. (Ref. AccWeather Weather History)

1994: It was the coldest month ever in Caribou, ME with an average temperature of -0.7°, breaking the old record of 1.3° set in January 1857. (Ref. AccWeather Weather History)

1995: All time monthly rain records in CA in January 1995. Gibraltar res. 34.80 inches, Santa Barbara 21.9 inches, Santa Maria 11.8 inches and Red Bluff 20.9 inches. (Bob Ryan's 2000 Almanac)

1996: Virginia Winter Weather Summary • Roanoke Winter Statistics - Greatest Snow = 22.2 inches in Jan. 1996 (Ref. Virginia Wx. History)

1997: Marquette, MI measured 91.7 inches of snow for the month, the city's greatest monthly snowfall on record. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History)

2004: Parish, New York: A three-day snowstorm (28th - 31st) dumps 86 inches of snow on Parish, located about 25 miles north of Syracuse. (Ref. Wx.Doctor)

2026-01-31T12:53:45Z

Down to 3 here 7 / -4 currently. Cold overall with brief moderation to or abover freezing in areas Mon - Tue - Wed. Clippers bring reinforcing cold shots and potential light snow later Wed - Thu morning , Fri - Sat. Some show clipper deepening once off the cost Saturday which could enhance snows in LI/SNE (well see).

1/31 - 2/1 : Stong cold much below avg
2/2 - 2/4 : Below normal but may crack freezing or mid 30s in areas
2/5 - 2/ 7 : Colder / clipper - potential light snow, Watch for enhanced snows Fri night / Sat eastern areas
2/8 - 2/13 : Cold overall - long range storm risk 2/11 - 2/13 timeframe
2/14 - Beyond : overall cold / Below normal

2026-01-30T14:10:01Z

Records:

Highs:

EWR: 66 (2013)
NYC: 64 (2006)
NYC: 64 (2006)
JFK: 62 (2006)

Lows:

EWR: 3 (1935)
NYC: -1 (1873)
NYC: -1 (1873)
JFK: 7 (2019)

Historical:

1936 - Birmingham, AL, established a single storm record and 24 hour record with 11 inches of snow. (29th-30th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel)

1966: The Blizzard of 1966 impacted New York and paralyzed the region. The train service was disrupted. Numerous highways, the New York State Thruway from Albany to the Pennsylvania state line, and the Buffalo Airport and other airports throughout western and central New York were closed. The Syracuse-Oswego area's hardest hit, where Bob Sykes, a meteorology professor at the State University of New York at Oswego, reported a whopping 102.4 inches! Some schools in Orleans County were closed for the entire week following the blizzard. Economic loss from the storm was estimated at $35 million. Winds gusting to 60 mph and temperatures in the teens, and heavy and blowing snow created severe blizzard conditions.

1977 - The great "Buffalo Blizzard" finally abated after three days. The storm added a foot of new snow to 33 inches already on the ground. Winds gusting to 75 mph reduced visibilities to near zero, produced snow drifts twenty-five feet high, and kept wind chill readings 50 degrees below zero. The blizzard paralyzed the city, and caused 250 million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)

1987 - A winter storm brought more heavy snow to the North Atlantic Coast Region, with 13.6 inches reported at Hiram ME. January proved to be the snowiest of record for much of Massachusetts. Worcester MA reported an all-time monthly record of 46.8 inches of snow. (National Weather Summary)

1988 - Strong southerly winds, gusting to 53 mph at Kansas City MO, spread warm air into the central U.S. Nineteen cities reported record high temperatures for the date. Snow and strong northwest winds ushered cold arctic air into the north central states. The temperature at Cutbank plunged from 54 degrees to a morning low of 7 degrees below zero. (National Weather Summary)

1989 - The temperature at McGrath, AK, dipped to 62 degrees below zero, and Fairbanks reported a reading of 51 degrees below zero, with unofficial readings in the area as cold as 75 degrees below zero. The massive dome of bitterly cold air began to slide down western Canada toward the north central U.S. Strong southwest winds ahead of the arctic front pushed the temperature at Great Falls MT to 62 degrees, and gusted to 124 mph at Choteau MT, overturning trucks and mobile homes, and a dozen empty railroad cars. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

1990 - A major winter storm produced heavy snow from Indiana to New England. It was the biggest storm in two and a half years for eastern New York State. Snowfall totals in the mountains of Maine ranged up to 20 inches at Guilford and Lovell. Other heavy snowfall totals included 17 inches at Utica NY, and 19 inches at Bethel VT, Ludlow VT, and New London NH. The storm claimed three lives in eastern New York State, and four lives in Vermont. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

2002 - One of the driest Januarys on record in Iowa was broken up by a winter storm that produced snowfall across the state from January 30-31. The snow was heaviest across southern and southeastern Iowa, where storm total accumulations ranged between 11 and 13 inches along and south of Chariton�s line through Ottumwa to Wapello and Burlington. The highest reported totals were 13.2 inches at Leon and 13.0 inches at Bloomfield and Fairfield.

2002: One of the driest Januarys on record in Iowa was broken up by a winter storm that produced snowfall across the state from January 30-31. The snow was heaviest across southern and southeastern Iowa, where storm total accumulations ranged between 11 and 13 inches along and south of Chariton’s line through Ottumwa to Wapello and Burlington. The highest reported totals were 13.2 inches at Leon and 13.0 inches at Bloomfield and Fairfield.

2005 - A significant ice storm struck parts of northern Georgia on the 30th-31st. Ice accretion was as great as 2 inches in Monroe county, located southeast of Atlanta. Power outages in the area at the height of the storm affected nearly 320,000 homes and businesses.

2026-01-30T14:08:40Z

Down to 4 here now to 12 / 5. Sub 20 high today, olver cold into the beyond with some moderation perhaps to or above freezing for some Mon - Wed before next reinforcing shot of cold with arctic front / clipper in the Thu / Fri timeframe with next stronger cold 2/6 - 2/8. Another system pegged for the period of 2/11 - 2/13-14 period.

2026-01-30T03:30:18Z

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2026-01-30T03:29:13Z

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2026-01-30T02:39:17Z

SREF as well

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2026-01-30T02:38:45Z

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2026-01-30T00:39:58Z

Records:

Highs:

EWR: 70 (2002)
NYC: 69 (2002)
LGA: 68 (2002)
JFK: 69 (2002)

Lows:

EWR: 0 (1977)
NYC: 0 (1873)
LGA: 2 (1977)
JFK: 3 (1977)

Historical:

1780 - On the coldest morning of a severe winter the mercury dipped to 16 degrees below zero at New York City, and reached 20 degrees below zero at Hartford CT. New York Harbor was frozen for five weeks, allowing a heavy cannon to be taken across the ice to fortify the British on Staten Island. (The Weather Channel)

1921 - A small but intense windstorm resulted in the "Great Olympic Blowdown" in the Pacific Northwest. Hurricane force winds, funneled along the mountains, downed vast expanses of Douglas fir trees, and the storm destroyed eight billion board feet of timber. Winds at North Head WA gusted to 113 mph. (David Ludlum)

1921: A small but intense windstorm resulted in the "Great Olympic Blowdown" in the Pacific Northwest. Hurricane-force winds funneled along the mountains downed vast expanses of Douglas fir trees, and the storm destroyed eight billion board feet of timber. Winds at North Head, WA, gusted to 113 mph. On January 31, 1921, the International News Services reported from Aberdeen, Washington, "It is reported that thousands of dollars in damage was done to buildings and storms in Aberdeen and Hoquiam. The wind velocity was estimated at from 125 to 150 miles an hour. Four steel smokestacks reaching almost 200 feet into the air were the first to collapse before the terrific onslaught of the gale. The giant chimneys crashed down on dwellings crushing them like houses of cardboard."

1947: On this date through the 30th, a fierce winter storm buried southern Wisconsin under two feet of snow. Strong northeasterly winds piled drifts up to 10 feet high in the Milwaukee area, shutting down the city for two days.

1983 - A series of Pacific coast storms finally came to an end. The storms, attributed in part to the ocean current, "El Nino," produced ocean swells 15 to 20 feet high which ravaged the beaches of southern California. Much of the damage was to homes of movies stars in the exclusive Malibu Colony. (The Weather Channel)

1987 - A strong storm moving out of the Central Rockies spread snow across the north central states, with up to eight inches of snow in Wisconsin, and produced wind gusts to 64 mph at Goodland KS. A thunderstorm produced three inches of snow in forty-five minutes at Owing Mills MD. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

1988 - Rain and snow were primarily confined to the northwestern U.S. An afternoon reading of 34 degrees at International Falls MN was a record high for the date. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

1989 - Bitter cold air continued to pour into Alaska. At McGrath, temperature dipped to 63 degrees below zero. Strong winds blowing through the Alaska Range between Fairbanks and Anchorage produced a wind chill reading of 120 degrees below zero at Cantwell. (National Weather Summary)

1990 - Severe thunderstorms in the southeastern U.S. spawned a tornado which destroyed three mobile homes near Blythe GA injuring six persons. A fast moving cold front produced high winds in the western U.S. Winds along the coast of Oregon gusted to 65 mph at Portland, and high winds generated 22 to 26 foot seas which battered the coast. Winds near Reno NV gusted to 78 mph. High winds also buffeted the Central High Plains, with gusts to 94 mph reported at La Mesa CO. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

2002 - A major three-day winter storm blasted parts of Kansas and Missouri. A catastrophic ice storm occurred south of the snow area, with two inches of ice and snow accumulating in the Kansas City, Missouri area. Thousands of trees were felled by the storm, blocking roads, felling utility lines, and causing fires. Two "Bicentennial Trees," estimated at being over 200 years old, were badly damaged from this storm. After the 31st, 325,000 people were reported without power in Kansas City alone.

2004: Minnesota: All Minnesota weather stations record a low temperature below zero F this morning. The coldest is Park Rapids where the low was minus 45° F.(Ref. Wx.Doctor)
A strong trough crossed the lower Great Lakes region. The well-aligned northwest flow kicked off an intense band of lake effect snow over Oswego County in New York. The band remained nearly stationary for 36 to 42 hours. Four to five feet of snow fell in a narrow section of central Oswego County by the afternoon of the 30th. The band drifted north into southern Lewis and extreme southern Jefferson Counties for awhile on the 30th, before drifting back south across Monroe, Wayne and northern Cayuga Counties on the 31st. Specific snowfall totals included: 86 inches at Parish, 58 inches at Constantia, 56 inches at West Monroe, 51 inches at North Osceola, 48 inches at Oswego and 40 inches at Fulton. The weight of this snow, as well as previous lake effect storms during the month, caused several buildings to collapse.(Ref. Wilson Wx. History)

2008 - A sharp cold front moved across Illinois during the day, producing a drastic temperature drop. Temperatures fell 20 to 40 degrees in just a couple of hours, with areas from Springfield, Illinois to St. Louis, Missouri seeing temperatures fall as much as 50 degrees between noon and 6 pm. Temperatures in the mid-60s in central Illinois at midday on the 29th had fallen to near zero by the next morning.

2026-01-30T00:35:50Z

22 / 5 split today. Colder tomorrow. Weekend storm sleeps with the fishes. Next up clipper Thu 2/4 -Fri 2/5. Overall cold continues a bit moderation next week perhaps to / above freezing Tue-wed-thu.