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February 23, 1987 Snowfall JFK: 6.1 NYC: 4.2 Newark: 4.1 LGA: 3.5

Daylight: 11H:02M Sunrise: 6:39 AM Sunset : 5:41 PM Roughly equivalent to October 17 Gained : 1H47M from the Dec 21 lull Adding an additional 2m36 -41 seconds of daylight each day the next week

The Feb 22-23 , 1987 snowstorm only saw 3 - 5 inches of snowfall north of TTN.

Records: Highs: EWR: 70 (2022) NYC: 72 (1874) LGA: 68 (2022) JFK: 69 (2022) Lows: EWR: 7 (2015) NYC: 5 (1889) LGA: 8 (2015) JFK: 9 (2015) Historical: 1802 - A great snowstorm raged along the New England coast producing 48 inches of snow north of Boston. Three large ships from Salem were wrecked along Cape Cod. (David Ludlum) 1936 - A severe blizzard in the Sierra Nevada Range closed Donner Pass. It stranded 750 motorists and claimed seven lives. (David Ludlum) 1977: A rare February tornado touched down briefly in Mason City, Iowa, inflicting F1 damage on a home and injuring one person inside. This is the only known February tornado on record in Iowa. 1987 - A winter storm buried the Middle Atlantic Coast Region under heavy snow. Totals ranged up to 24 inches at Lancaster PA, with 23 inches at Coatesville PA. During the height of the storm Philadelphia PA received five inches of snow in just one hour. The Washington D.C. area was blanketed with up to 15 inches of snow. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1988 - Strong northwesterly winds ushered arctic air into the central U.S., and temperatures in Missouri were thirty degrees colder than the previous day. The strong winds produced squalls along the shore of Lake Superior, with up to 15 inches of snow reported over the Keweenaw Peninsula of Upper Michigan. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1989 - Nineteen cities in the central U.S. reported new record low temperatures for the date, including Lincoln NE with a reading of 19 degrees below zero. (The National Weather Summary) 1990 - A fast moving storm produced near blizzard conditions in Michigan. Snowfall totals ranged up to 9.5 inches in Allegan County, wind gusts reached 74 mph at Ann Arbor, and five foot snow drifts were reported around Saginaw. The Michigan AAA records showed more than 5000 traffic accidents reported, a near record for one day. There were several chain reaction collisions. One near Pontiac involved a hundred cars. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

37 / 15 clear and what should be the warmest day since the 16th, mid 40s. Should see the warmest 3-4 days (3-4 days of >50) since December 8th- 11th. SOme light rain Thu-Fri AM. Next weekend looking like a split warmer Saturday and colder Sunday . The period 3/2 - 3/5 moderated on the more recent guidance.

Up to 43 today had clear / sunny skies till 1:30/2:00. Quickly down to 34

The trough is in the east Mar 2/3 - 5/6th and looks below normal that stretch with some colder departures 3-5th

Adding ISP : -0.8 NJ - EPA TTN: -3.1 MMU: -1.7 ABE: -1.8 ACY: -1.8 PHL: -1.5

Would eventually get grazed with 3 - 5 inches of snow in (1987) by the 23rd from that storm. Very active winter but suppressed tracks.

Thru the 21st JFK: + 0.9 EWR: - 1.5 LGA: -2.8 NYC: -3.1

Cold period 2/17 NYC: 36 / 26 (-5) LGA: 38 / 27 (-4) EWR: 38 / 27 (-3) JFK: 39 / 29 (-1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2/18 JFK: 32 / 22 (-8) EWR: 30 / 20 (-11) NYC: 27/19 (-13) LGA: 28 / 20 (-13) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2/19 EWR: 34 / 17 (-10) NYC: 30 / 17 (-13) LGA: 31 / 18 (-12) JFK: 36 / 20 (-6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2/20 EWR: 31 / 19 (-11) NYC: 29 / 18 (-13) LGA: 30 / 19 (-12) JFK: 34 / 20 (-8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2/21 EWR: 37 / 22 (-6) NYC: 36 / 22 (-8) LGA: 35 / 22 (-8) JFK: 40 / 24 (-4)

Thinking we have 3 -5 days colder.

Records: Highs: EWR: 70 (1997) NYC: 66 (1997) LGA: 70 (1997) JFK: 64 (1991) Lows: EWR: 8 (1963) NYC: 8 (1963) LGA: 9 (1963) JFK: 9 (1968) Historical: 1773 - The memorable "Cold Sabbath" in New England history. Many persons froze extremities while going to church. (David Ludlum) 1773: According to David Ludlum, "The memorable Cold Sabbath in New England history" took place on February 22, 1773. "Many persons froze extremities while going to church." 1936 - Although heat and dust prevailed in the spring and summer, early 1936 brought record cold to parts of the U.S. Sioux Center IA reported 42 inches of snow on the ground, a state record. (20th-22nd) (The Weather Channel) 1971: One of the worst snowstorms in Oklahoma history dumped up to 3 feet of snow on northwest Oklahoma from February 20nd to February 22. By the time the snow ended on the 22nd, the city of Buffalo had 36 inches of snow on the ground, setting the state record for storm-total snowfall. Winds of 30 to 50 mph caused snowdrifts up to 20 feet high. Follett, Texas, picked up 26 inches while Amarillo recorded 14 inches. 1986 - A twelve siege of heavy rain and snow, which produced widespread flooding and mudslides across northern and central California, finally came to an end. The storm caused more than 400 million dollars property damage. Bucks Lake, located in the Sierra Nevada Range, received 49.6 inches of rain during the twelve day period. (Storm Data) 1987 - A storm moving northeastward out of the Gulf of Mexico began to spread heavy snow across the Middle Atlantic Coast Region. Thunderstorms in northern Florida produced wind gusts to 65 mph in Alachua County. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1988 - Dry weather prevailed across the nation, with windy conditions from the Central Rockies to northern New England. Winds gusted to 58 mph at Cleveland OH, and reached 63 mph at Erie PA. Winds in the Central Rockies gusted to 120 mph at Mines Peak CO and Rendezvous Peak WY. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1989 - Strong northwesterly winds ushering cold arctic air into the north central U.S. produced snow squalls in the Great Lakes Region, with heavy snow near Lake Michigan. Totals in northwest Indiana ranged up to 24 inches at Gary, and up to 16 inches buried northeastern Illinois. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1990 - Thunderstorms developing along and ahead of a cold front produced severe weather from southern Mississippi to North Carolina. One thunderstorm spawned a tornado just prior to dawn which touched down near Opp AL injuring ten persons and causing half a million dollars damage. Thunderstorm winds injured four persons south of Troy AL, and five people at Columbus GA. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 76 mph at Dothan AL. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

26 / 12 and sunny / dry weekend. 40s next two days then 50s mid week, warmer spots may touch 60 on Tuesday. Warmer than normal 2/24 - 3/1. Sharp cold turn 3/2 - 3/9.

Dry but suspect this changes with Thu (2/27) and the next weekend 28 - 3/2

Cold period 2/17 NYC: 36 / 26 (-5) LGA: 38 / 27 (-4) EWR: 38 / 27 (-3) JFK: 39 / 29 (-1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2/18 JFK: 32 / 22 (-8) EWR: 30 / 20 (-11) NYC: 27/19 (-13) LGA: 28 / 20 (-13) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2/19 EWR: 34 / 17 (-10) NYC: 30 / 17 (-13) LGA: 31 / 18 (-12) JFK: 36 / 20 (-6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2/20 EWR: 31 / 19 (-11) NYC: 29 / 18 (-13) LGA: 30 / 19 (-12) JFK: 34 / 20 (-8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Records: Highs: EWR: 80 (2018) NYC: 78 (2018) LGA: 79 (2018) JFK: 65 (2018) Lows: EWR: 6 (1959) NYC: 5 (1968) LGA: 6 (1968) JFK: 5 (1968) Historical: 1918 - A spectacular chinook wind at Granville, ND, caused the temperature to spurt from a morning low of 33 degrees below zero to an afternoon high of 50 degrees above zero. (David Ludlum) 1935 - Frequent duststorms occurred in eastern Colorado during the month, forcing schools to close and people to stay indoors. A fatality occurred on this date when two section cars collided on the railroad near Arriba CO, due to poor visibility. (The Weather Channel) 1936 - The temperature at Langdon, ND, climbed above zero for the first time in six weeks. Readings never got above freezing during all three winter months. (David Ludlum) 1971 - An outbreak of tornadoes hit northeastern Louisiana and northern and central Mississippi. The tornadoes claimed 121 lives, including 110 in Mississippi. Three tornadoes accounted for 118 of the deaths. There are 1600 persons injured, 900 homes were destroyed or badly damaged, and total damage was 19 million dollars. (David Ludlum) 1971 - Elk City, OK, was buried under 36 inches of snow to establish a 24 hour snowfall record for the state. (David Ludlum) 1971: A tornado outbreak struck portions of the Lower Mississippi River Valley and the Southeastern United States on February 21–22nd. The two-day tornado outbreak produced at least 19 tornadoes, probably several more, primarily brief events in rural areas, and killed 123 people across three states. The tornadoes "virtually leveled" entire communities in the state of Mississippi. 1987 - Low pressure over central California produced gale force winds along the coast, and produced thunderstorms which pelted Stockton, Oakland and San Jose with small hail. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1988 - A storm tracking across southern Canada produced high winds in the north central U.S., with gusted to 90 mph reported at Boulder CO. The high winds snapped trees and power lines, and ripped shingles off roofs. The Kentucky Fried Chicken Bucket was blown off their store in Havre MT. An eighteen foot fiberglass bear was blown off its stand along a store front in west Cody WY, and sailed east into downtown Cody before the owners were able to transport their wandering bear back home in a horse trailer. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1989 - Thunderstorms developing during the morning hours spread severe weather across Georgia and the Carolinas. Strong thunderstorm winds caused one death and thirteen injuries in North Carolina, and another four injuries in South Carolina. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1990 - Overnight thunderstorms produced heavy rain in central Texas. Rainfall totals ranged up to 2.80 inches at Camp Verde, with 2.20 inches reported at Leakey. Thunderstorms early in the day produced high winds in southern Texas, with wind gusts to 60 mph reported at Alice. Daytime thunderstorms in eastern Texas drenched Rosenberg with four inches of rain. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 2013: An astonishing 515 cm (202.8" or almost 17') level of snow depth was measured at Sukayu Onsen, Aomori on Honshu Island in Japan, on February 21, 2013, the deepest snow measured at an official weather site in Japan records. (Last Updated in 2020).

36 so far chilly, breezy. Dry weekend warmup Sunday.

So close yet so far away - waving

Cooler/cold look with trough into the east to close the month and start of next - some stronger cold nearby as well in this timeframe.

Cold period 2/17 NYC: 36 / 26 (-5) LGA: 38 / 27 (-4) EWR: 38 / 27 (-3) JFK: 39 / 29 (-1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2/18 JFK: 32 / 22 (-8) EWR: 30 / 20 (-11) NYC: 27/19 (-13) LGA: 28 / 20 (-13) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1979 Feb 17 - 19 Presidents Day Storm (Blizzard) https://vlab.noaa.gov/web/nws-heritage/-/unpredictable-the-president-s-day-storm-of-1979

NYC Feb 19, 1972 : 5.2 inches of snowfall 1979: 12.2 inches of snowfall (PDI Blizzard)

Records: Highs: EWR: 69 (2017) NYC: 66 (1997) LGA: 66 (2017) JFK: 68 (2017) Lows: EWR: 1 (1936) NYC: 1 (1936) LGA: 9 (2015) JFK: 9 (2015) Historical: 1884 - Severe thunderstorms spawned sixty tornadoes in the southeastern U.S., killing more than 420 persons and causing three million dollars damage. Georgia and the Carolinas hardest were hit in the tornado outbreak. (David Ludlum) 1888 - A tornado struck Mount Vernon IL. The tornado killed sixteen persons along its 62 mile path. (David Ludlum) 1888: Severe thunderstorms over southern Illinois spawned a violent tornado in Jefferson County and devastated the southeast half of Mount Vernon. The tornado killed 24 people, injured 80 others, and destroyed or damaged 300 homes and 50 businesses. In addition, overturned wood stoves ignited many fires in the wreckage. The tornado currently stands as the 9th deadliest Illinois tornado on record and was one of the first disasters to which the American Red Cross responded. 1954 - High winds across the southern half of the Great Plains, gusting to 85 mph, caused the worst duststorms since the 1930s. Graders were needed in places to clear fence high dirt drifts. (The Weather Channel) 1987 - A winter storm over the southern and central Rockies produced 28 inches of snow at Echo Lake CO, and two feet of snow at Gascon NM and Los Alamos NM. Mora County NM was declared a disaster area following the storm. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1988 - Showers and thunderstorms in the southeastern U.S. drenched Valdosta GA with more than five inches of rain, and the 24 hour rainfall total of 7.10 inches at Apalachicola FL more than doubled their previous 24 hour record for February. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1989 - An upper level weather disturbance brought heavy snow to parts of Nebraska, with six inches reported at Loup City and Surprise. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1990 - A moist Pacific storm worked its way into New Mexico and southern Colorado. Up to 36 inches of snow blanketed the Wolf Creek and Red Mountain passes of southwest Colorado, and up to 15 inches of snow was reported around Trinidad. In New Mexico, the eastern slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains were blanketed with 9 to 28 inches of snow, and 50 to 60 mph wind gusts were reported from Taos to Albuquerque. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 2011 - Strong winds reaching as high as 40 mph with gusts to 53 mph topple the 48 year old National Christmas tree. The 42 foot tall Colorado blue spruce sat just south of the White House on the Ellipse. It was transplanted there from York, Pennsylvania in 1978. The Weather Doctor

19 / 1 off a low of 13. At or near freezing as the cold continues. Mainly dry next 4- 5 days. The once potential major snowstorm is staying well south and perhaps a period of snow flurries or showers is possible. Moderation by the weekend and into early next week. Cold does seem to be forecast to reload and remain nearby after any moderation as we move into the close of the month and start of next. Perhaps some late inning snow awaits before a meaningful change in the pattern to warmer.