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33/31 mix of snow, and some rain 90/10 and picking up - should goto all snow soon (here CNJ)

Down to 38 here from 41

39 / 30 here 11 EWR: 40 NYC: 39 LGA: 40 JFK: 42 New brnsck: 39 TTN: 35

Sure does with a 1994-ish kind of look, can see this late Jan into early Feb evolving pre any more sustained warmup

Cold air on the march and advance south / south east as the gulf states await the snow and ice and frigid temps and we await the quick change to snow.

Daylight: 9:H:42M:33S Gain of 27 minutes Sunset nearing 1700 (Jan 21 sets at 5PM) for the first time since Nov 2nd (DST) Roughly equivalent to Nov 22nd

Looks like thet was Jan 12, 1996

More on the 1978 Snowstorm 19-20 https://www.weather.gov/rlx/jan78 January 19-21 1978 This was the last in a tri-fecta of winter storms over a seven day stretch that produced a full winter weather spectrum in the northeastern United States. Snowfall amounts averaged between 10 to 16 inches across the state of West Virginia, while from Philadelphia northeast a foot and a half or greater was common. The highest snowfall reported was across western Maryland and the northern West Virginia mountains, where nearly 30 inches of snow occurred. In terms of societal impacts, this was the most crippling snowstorm in the northeast since 1969, not to mention one of the highest snow producing nor'easters to affect West Virginia. High pressure built east from the northern plains on the evening of the 18th to northern Maine by the morning of the 20th. The anticyclone hung tough retreating into the Canadian Maritimes on the evening of the 20th. Its stay was long enough to trap cold air east of the Appalachians and keep sub-freezing temperature across much of West Virginia. The surface low responsible for this winter precipitation originated in the northern Gulf of Mexico during the day of the 19th then rapidly strengthened as it moved up the eastern seaboard on the 20th. The bulk of the snow fell between 6Z and 18Z on the 20th. While the surface low was in southern New England, wrap around upslope snow showers continued across West Virginia for a good part of the 21st before winding down as high pressure built east from the Midwest. The 850mb charts illustrated a closed low off southeastern Louisiana at 12Z on the 19th. The low then tracked northeast reaching east central Alabama by 00Z on the 20th. The low continued its movement northeast tracking east of the Appalachians, while it strengthened slightly. With the cyclone track on the lee side of the Appalachians and boundary layer cold air advection under a northerly wind component, 850mb temperatures never surpassed 0C for the event. This thermal structure and the placement on the northeast quadrant of the 850mb low, led to a period of heavy snowfall across West Virginia. Strong cyclonic flow as the low continued into southern New England, kept the upslope snow in place through the 21st. The cyclone did not undergo explosive cyclogenesis as the greatest change in geopotential heights was a decease of 60 meters in 12 hours. Much like previous nor'easters that affected West Virginia, there was no closed 500mb low present with this storm either. Initially a trough of low pressure crossed New England, while a second trough associated with the surface low ejected out of the Gulf Coast region and up the eastern seaboard.

More on the Kennedy 1961 Jan 19-20 snow storm https://www.weather.gov/rlx/jan61 This storm is dubbed the "Kennedy Inaugural Snowstorm" since it occurred on the eve of John F Kennedy's Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C. A cold front dropped south from the Great Lakes before undergoing frontolysis allowing an existing stationary front draped across the Tennessee Valley to return north as a wave of low pressure rode along it. As the initial front crossed high pressure built south from southern Ontario, which permitted cold air to infiltrate from the north. Unlike most nor'easters, the surface low tracked farther north over the mid Ohio Valley, which resulted in the coastal low developing farther north off the Virginia coast, opposed to the Carolinas like most of the systems summarized. Nonetheless, impacts were similar with six inches of snow or greater east of a line from Clarksburg to Charleston to Williamson. The surface low tracked from Tennessee eastward across the Southern Appalachians then off the southeastern Virginia coast. The system moved rapidly to the east part due to the lack of cold air trapped east of the Appalachians. The low rapidly intensified shortly after it reached the Atlantic ocean from 12Z the 20th to 00Z th 21st. During that time frame the minimum central pressure fell 43mbs in the time frame above. The 850mb charts illustrated a transitory area of low pressure ejecting from the central Rockies on the 18th of January. The low closed off around 12Z on the 19th south of Louisville. The forward speed of the low slowed from here on out as it reached the Atlantic seaboard just off the Eastern shore of Maryland by 12Z the 20th. It continued its progression slowly to the northeast and continued to intensify as it progressed towards the Canadian maritimes. With the track of the low, West Virginia was positioned in a favorable spot for significant snow accumulation. 850mb Temperatures never recovered above -1C staying between -1C to -6C for the duration of the event. A strong ridge of high pressure dominated much of the western United States with a trough over the Great Lakes and New England. A fast confluent flow encompassed the Ohio Valley with a strong westerly mid level jet. This orientation steered the surface low due east across Mid-Atlantic. In fact, the mid level jet strengthened with time reaching its peak at 00Z on the 21st. Total snowfall accumulations where similar to the Feburary 1958 storm system save for the this system brought six inch snowfall amounts farther to the west encompassing nearly all of the West Virginia lowlands. Snow totals can be found here.

NYC Jan 19, 1961: Kennedy snowstorm - 9.2 inches of snow with over a foot in nearby areas of northern NJ. That would be the start of an unprecedented 2 weeks of cold and sub 32 in the Nyc/NJ metro areas. Jan 19 -20 , 1978: 13.5 inches of snowfall.

Records: Highs: EWR: 64 (1951) NYC: 64 (1951) LGA: 64 (1951) JFK: 58 (1972) Lows: EWR: -2 (1994) NYC: -2 (1994) LGA: -2 (1994) JFK: 0 (1994) Historical: 1810 - The famous "cold day" in New England. Gale force winds wrecked homes, and accompanied a sudden overnight drop in temperature of 50 degrees. Tradgedy struck Sanbornton NH where three chidren froze to death. (David Ludlum) 1933 - Giant Forest CA received 60 inches of snow in just 24 hours, a state record, and the second highest 24 hour total of record for the U.S. (David Ludlum) 1961: Eight inches of snow fell and caused crippling traffic jams around the Washington D.C. area on the eve of John Kennedy's inauguration. The president-elect had to cancel dinner plans and, in a struggle to keep other commitments, reportedly had only 4 hours of sleep. Former President Herbert Hoover was unable to fly into Washington National Airport due to the weather, and he had to miss the swearing-in ceremony. 1977 - Snowflakes were observed at Homestead and Miami Beach in extreme southern Florida. (David Ludlum) 1987 - A storm tracking toward the northeastern U.S. produced up to 14 inches of snow in northern Indiana. Peru IN reported a foot of snow. Six cities in Florida reported new record high temperatures for the date. The afternoon high of 88 degrees at Miami equalled their record for the month of January. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1988 - A powerful storm hit the central U.S. producing blizzard conditions in the Central High Plains, and severe thunderstorms in the Lower Mississippi Valley. Snowfall totals ranged up to 36 inches at Wolf Creek Pass CO, with 31 inches at Elsmere NE. Tornadoes claimed five lives in Tennessee, and a tornado at Cullman AL injured 35 persons. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1989 - The high temperature for the day at Fairbanks, AK, was a frigid 41 degrees below zero, and the morning low of 24 degrees below zero at Anchorage AK was their coldest reading in fourteen years. (National Weather Summary) 1990 - Thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds in eastern Texas and Louisiana. Tornadoes at Garland TX and Apple Springs TX each injured one person. Heavy snow spread from the Southern and Central Rockies into the Great Plains. Storm totals in New Mexico reached 36 inches at Gascon. Totals in the Central Plains ranged up to 15 inches near McCook NE and Garden City KS. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1993: An unusual series of Pacific storm systems tracked across Arizona from January 6th through the 19th, producing heavy and prolonged precipitation across the state. These heavy rains caused the most widespread and severe flooding in Arizona since the turn of the century. The protracted rainfall over the 2 weeks caused multiple flood peaks on most streams and rivers. A large garbage landfill and portions of the new Mill Avenue Bridge under construction were washed away by the raging Salt River. The Gillespie Dam west of Phoenix was damaged as high water spread throughout low-lying areas. One man drowned while trying to cross the Agua Fria River. 1996: January 1996 is known as one of the worst snowmelt floods on record for the Mid-Atlantic. The region saw blizzard conditions on January 6 and 7th, which produced 15 to 24 inches east of I-95, and 2 to 3 feet of snow west of I-95. With a tremendous amount of snow on the ground, on January 19, temperatures soared into the 50s and 60s ahead of an approaching cold front. At 7 am in Washington, D.C., was reporting a temperature of 60 degrees with a dewpoint of 60 degrees, both unusually high for a January morning. The warm temperatures combined with rain to melt much of the snowpack, released into the waterways.

34 / 32 awaiting the snowfall (largest in 3 years). Cold Mon - Fri, coldest of the season single digits, snow cover aiding in some near / sub zeros inland N+W. Some light snow potential Tue later and Friday. A brief warmup over the weekend before next push of stronger cold by the 27th. Overall cold to very colder than normal. Warmup post Ground hog day,

Well illustrated here, 12z should update shortly

Records: Highs: EWR: 66 (1990) NYC: 66 (1990) LGA: 64 (1990) JFK: 59 (1990) Lows: EWR: -7 (1982) NYC: 0 (1982) LGA: 0 (1982) JFK: 0 (1982) Historical: 1857 - A great cold storm swept across the Atlantic Seaboard. Snowfall totals of 12 inches were common, whole gales caused shipwrecks and damage property on islands, and temperatures near zero prevailed from Virginia northward. Great drifts of snow blocked transportation. Richmond VA was cut off from Washington DC for a week. (David Ludlum) 1943: Idaho's coldest night on record occurred as the low temperature dropped to 60 degrees below zero at Island Park Dam. 1950: Oregon continued in the grips of one of its worst winter months ever. A significant winter storm brought a thick glaze of ice to Columbia River Gorge, stopping automobile traffic in its tracks. Hundreds of motorists were stranded and had to be rescued by train. Even that wasn't easy with the coating of ice. The storm caused widespread power outages. 1971: A warm Santa Ana condition brought a 95 degree reading to Los Angeles, the highest January temperature on record. It was 95 degrees in Palm Springs, the highest temperature on record for January as well. 1973 - A baby was carried 300 to 400 yards by the strong winds of a tornado at Corey LA, yet received only minor injuries. (The Weather Channel) 1978: In Connecticut, the Hartford Arena collapsed after experiencing the largest snowstorm of its 5-year life. Multiple issues caused the collapse. 1987 - A storm in the south central U.S. blanketed Oklahoma City with eight inches of snow, their highest total since 1948. Snowfall totals in Oklahoma ranged up to 13 inches at Gage, with drifts five feet high. Roof collapses across the state resulted in seven million dollars damage. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1988 - A storm in the southwestern U.S. produced a 15 to 20 foot surf along the southern coast of California resulting in more than fifty million dollars damage. A small tornado in Orange County CA lifted a baseball dugout fifteen feet into the air and deposited it in the street, 150 yards away. The same storm also produced 26 inches of snow at Duck Creek UT. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1989 - While fair and mild weather prevailed across the forty-eight states, bitter cold gripped Alaska. The high temperature for the day at Fairbanks was 30 degrees below zero. Thunderstorms along the western Gulf coast drenched parts of southwest Houston with more than four inches of rain. (National Weather Summary) 1990 - A winter storm produced heavy snow and high winds across the southwestern U.S. Snowfall totals ranged up to 18 inches at Lake Arrowhead CA and Ashford AZ. High winds in New Mexico gusted to 100 mph east of Albuquerque. Unseasonably warm weather continued from Texas to the Atlantic coast. Twenty cities reported record high temperatures for the date including Roanoke VA with a reading of 71 degrees. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

34/ 27 some clouds and showers in SNJ. Warmest day of the next 7. Sunday storm mix to snow 2 - 5 good range. Coldest of the season between Mon and Thu, with some light snowshowers or snow (along the eastern areas coast) on Wed. Overall cold through the end of the month with colder remaining nearby and brief moderation periods before going back colder than normal. Change to warmer east post Groundhogs day.

Records: Highs: EWR: 62 (1990) NYC: 63 (1990) LGA: 59 (1990) JFK: 55 (1973) Lows: EWR: -7 (1982) NYC: -2 (1977) LGA: -1 (1982) JFK: -1 (1982) Historical: 1817 - A luminous snowstorm occurred in Vermont and New Hampshire. Saint Elmo's fire appeared as static discharges on roof peaks, fence posts, and the hats and fingers of people. Thunderstorms prevailed over central New England. (David Ludlum) 1893 - The mercury dipped to 17 degrees below zero at Millsboro, DE, to establish a state record. (The Weather Channel) 1916: Reno, Nevada, received 22.5 inches of snow, its greatest 1-day snowfall total ever. 1972 - A single storm unloaded 77.5 inches of snow at Summit, MT, to establish a state record. (The Weather Channel) 1982 - Strong chinook winds caused severe wind damage in Boulder, CO. Wind gusts to 118 mph was recorded on the roof of the Environmental Research Laboratories (ERL), and a wind gust to 137 mph was measured atop the roof of the NCAR building (in the southwest part of the city, 600 feet above ground level). The high winds uprooted trees and damage roofs. (Storm Data) 1987 - A winter storm spread snow from the Southern Rockies into the Middle Mississippi Valley and southwestern sections of the Great Lakes Region, and freezing rain across Texas and oklahoma. Snowfall totals ranged up to 16 inches at Tulia TX, with 12 inches at Wellington KS. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1988 - A Pacific storm battered the southern coast of California. Winds gusting to 65 mph uprooted trees in San Diego. Los Angeles reported an all-time record low baromteric pressure reading of 29.25 inches. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1989 - Strong chinook winds along the eastern slopes of the Rockies gusted to 90 mph near Rollinsville CO, and reached 94 mph near Big Timber MT. Heavy snow blanketed parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley, with eight inches reported in Douglas County WI. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1990 - Twenty cities across the southeastern half of the country reported record high temperatures for the date. Record highs included 61 degrees at Williamstown PA and 85 degrees at Brownsville TX. Evening thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds from eastern Texas to Mississippi. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1999: An F4 tornado tracked across southern Jacksonville, Tennessee, damaging more than 200 homes and 55 buses. The storm killed six people and injured 106. 2010 - A series of strong Pacific storms impacted Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah from January 17th through 23rd, leaving behind several feet of snow across the higher terrain and breaking numerous lowest barometric pressure records across the region. Sunrise Mountain, Arizona received 77 inches of snow, while Mammoth Lakes, California received 90 inches. (NCDC) 2016: A potent storm system developed and tracked quickly eastward across the Gulf of Mexico and toward Florida on Saturday, January 16, 2016. The impacts from this storm reached west-central and southwest Florida during the early morning hours of Sunday, January 17, 2016. A squall line of strong to severe thunderstorms, just ahead of the cold front, produced periodic wind damage and isolated tornadoes as it quickly moved ashore across west-central and southwest Florida and pushed across the state. Two EF2 tornadoes touched down, one near Siesta Key in Sarasota County and the other near Duette in Manatee County. Two adults were killed and four others injured when their mobile home rolled over and was destroyed by the tornado in Manatee County.

26 / 21 a coating of snow last night. 48 hour moderation and warmup - near or low 40s today and low/mid 40s on saturday. Sunday mix to snow well discussed (2-4 or more type deal). Very cold Mon - Fri, coldest (mon-wed) with single digits in metro , 0 or sub zero inland and coldest of the season, looks dry through the 29th after the Sun night system moves out and cold moves in. Moderation to close the month - overall solidly colder than normal in the -2 to -4 or lower range for most sites on the month.

Current cold period departures: Jan 15: LGA: 33 / 24 (-5) NYC: 32 / 23 (-5) EWR: 35 / 22 (-3) JFK: 36 / 25 (-2)

Records: Highs: EWR: 58 (1995) *odd day with a low record max below 60s NYC: 58 (1995) LGA: 59 (1953) JFK: 58 (1995) Lows: EWR: 0 (2004) NYC: 1 (2004) LGA: 2 (2004) JFK: 1 (2004) Historical: 1831 - A great snowstorm raged from Georgia to Maine. Snowfall totals greater than 30 inches were reported from Pennsylvania across southern New England. (David Ludlum) 1964 - Fort Worth, TX, received 7.5 inches of snow, and Dallas reported a foot of snow. (David Ludlum) 1987 - A winter storm produced a total of 61 inches of snow at Rye CO, and wind gusts to 100 mph in Utah. The storm then spread heavy snow from the Texas panhandle to Indiana. Tulia TX received 16 inches of snow, and up to 14 inches was reported in western Oklahoma. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1988 - A small storm in the western U.S. produced a foot of snow and wind gusts to 70 mph in the Lake Tahoe Basin of Nevada. Showers and thunderstorms produced 2.28 inches of rain at Brownsville TX,their third highest total for any day in January. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1989 - Strong chinook winds plagued much of the state of Wyoming. Winds gusted to 80 mph at Cody, and wind gusts to 100 mph were reported in eastern and northwestern Wyoming. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1990 - Heavy snow fell across the Prince Williams Sound area and the Susitna Valley of southern Alaska. Valdez was buried under 64.9 inches of snow in less than two days, including a record 47.5 inches in 24 hours. Up to 44 inches of snow was reported in the Susitna Valley. The heavy snow blocked roads, closed schools, and sank half a dozen vessels in the harbor. (Storm Data) 2008: An area of low pressure brought snow, sleet, and freezing rain across northern Georgia. Three to four inches was a typical amount reported from many of the northeast Georgia counties.

18 / 8 off a low of 16 here. One more colder below normal day before moderating Fri and becoming warmer on Saturday. We'll see how much we can squeeze out of the oggshore system Sunday with light flurries and snow and temps dropping. Very cold Mon - Wed and likely challenging and surpassing the season cold from Dec 22/23 both actual temps and the departures. Overall cold through the 25th ahead of moderations. Storm chances or cold suppression in the 23-24 period?

Was that on 12/22/23rd ? Got to4 / 5 here as my lowest.

We will see what we can eek out of the Sunday system then 24/25th and late Jan to add to those monthly totals but the next 7 days doesnt look to do much in that category