The warmer this October ends the higher the odds of a colder Novemember into and early to mid December .
So far things look to line up very warm in the NE
Yes, but some here say don't try to forecast past day 10. Because the forecast will be wrong. Hard to deny October warmth. ( and October humidity as well )
Another October cementing it's reputation as a rapidly warming month. No denying the trend. Some thought it would turn out cooler than normal, that's not going to happen. And yes, I am saying that knowing it's only the 3 rd of the month.
From bluewave , his thoughts echo in our region as well.
A return to warmer than average temperatures following a brief cooler to near normal first day of the month. This matches up with September and October being the fastest warming months of fall.
The monthly temperature increases from 81-10 to 91-20 have been more pronounced during certain months. Newark and Islip are compared below. The +1.0 or warmer months for either station were bolded. So we get an extension of summer into September.
……….EWR…..ISP
Dec…+1.5….+1.5
Jan….+1.2…+1.3
Feb….+0.5….+0.5
Mar….+0.4….+0.6
Apr….+0.5…..+0.6
May...+0.6….+0.9
Jun….+0.3….+0.6
Jul…..+1.4…..+1.1
Aug...+0.6….+0.9
Sep….+1.0….+1.3
Oct…..+0.9..+1.4
Nov….+0.2..+0.5
Its a psychological relief to know in advance that the odds of a normal winter for the Mid Atlantic outside of the higher elevations is going to be a challenge. That notion typically fits well with a Nina.
Data supports less and less snowfall the last 5 years from generally DC and points South and SW.
I also mentioned last winter I feel that a + PNA is more important than a super negative AO. Donald S. may even have the stats to prove this. Nothing is simple anymore, prior positive weather teleconnections need to be taken with a step back. No one really knows what this winter will hold, outside of the persistance track of late.
I was referring to Canada simply being colder versus torching. Hence my reference to the Canadian 10 day temperature anomoly. Folks assumed a -4 SD AO last winter would lead to colder and snow, it didn't.