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I will do so. Hopefully, sometime this evening or tomorrow.

A system will then bring warmer conditions and rain tomorrow before colder air returns to the region. Rain will likely overspread the region tomorrow morning. Most of the region will likely see 0.25"-0.50" of rain. With the development of an EPO-/AO-/PNA- pattern, colder air intrusions could become more frequent after the first week of December. The potential for snowfall could also begin to increase especially near or just after mid-month. The latest guidance suggests that the AO could fall to -3.000 or below during the second week of December. Since 1950, there were 24 cases that saw the AO reach -3.000 or below during December. Mean snowfall for those cases was 6.2" (Median: 6.0"). 50% of such cases saw December wind up with 6.0" or more snow (25% saw 10.0" or more). In contrast, during all other December cases, mean December snowfall was 3.5" (Median: 2.5"). In those cases, 21% of years saw December snowfall of 6.0" or more while 8% saw 10.0" or more snowfall. The ENSO Region 1+2 anomaly was -1.7°C and the Region 3.4 anomaly was -0.8°C for the week centered around November 23. For the past six weeks, the ENSO Region 1+2 anomaly has averaged -1.57°C and the ENSO Region 3.4 anomaly has averaged -0.92°C. La Niña conditions will likely persist through mid-winter. The SOI was +15.31 today. The preliminary Arctic Oscillation (AO) was -1.351 today. On November 30 the MJO was in Phase 8 at an amplitude of 0.954 (RMM). The November 29-adjusted amplitude was 1.223 (RMM).

Strong blocking patterns can take time to evolve where ridging and warmth in the East gives way to colder conditions and snowfall. November-December 2010 provides a good illustration:

That’s only December.

Farther north is less dependent on the PNA, as it can benefit from Miller B storms that phase or rapidly develop too late to benefit most of the Mid-Atlantic region.

I’ve added to the Mid-Atlantic subforum.

For reference:

For Washington or Baltimore?

For reference:

EPS temperature anomalies for December 12-19. The following week (lower skill) is also colder than normal in much of the East with near normal precipitation. No severe Arctic cold is currently indicated on the weeklies.

Morning thoughts… It will be partly sunny and cooler. High temperatures will reach the middle and upper 40s in most of the region. Likely high temperatures around the region include: New York City (Central Park): 45° Newark: 47° Philadelphia: 48° Tomorrow will see some rain, along with noticeably milder temperatures. Normals: New York City: 30-Year: 48.4°; 15-Year: 48.7° Newark: 30-Year: 48.9°; 15-Year: 49.4° Philadelphia: 30-Year: 50.0°; 15-Year: 50.6°

Have a happy birthday.

Tomorrow will be fair but cold. A system will then bring warmer conditions and rain for tomorrow night and Saturday before colder air returns to the region. With the development of an EPO-/AO-/PNA- pattern, colder air intrusions could become more frequent after the first week of December. The potential for snowfall could also begin to increase. The latest guidance suggests that the AO could fall to -3.000 or below during the second week of December. Since 1950, there were 24 cases that saw the AO reach -3.000 or below during December. Mean snowfall for those cases was 6.2" (Median: 6.0"). 50% of such cases saw December wind up with 6.0" or more snow (25% saw 10.0" or more). In contrast, during all other December cases, mean December snowfall was 3.5" (Median: 2.5"). In those cases, 21% of years saw December snowfall of 6.0" or more while 8% saw 10.0" or more snowfall. The ENSO Region 1+2 anomaly was -1.7°C and the Region 3.4 anomaly was -0.8°C for the week centered around November 23. For the past six weeks, the ENSO Region 1+2 anomaly has averaged -1.57°C and the ENSO Region 3.4 anomaly has averaged -0.92°C. La Niña conditions will likely persist through mid-winter. The SOI was +16.81 today. The preliminary Arctic Oscillation (AO) was -0.741 today. On November 29 the MJO was in Phase 8 at an amplitude of 1.228 (RMM). The November 28-adjusted amplitude was 1.590 (RMM).

Snowstorm near Christmas anytime would be nice.

An EPO-/AO-/PNA- pattern is forecast to develop. The transition to sustained cold could occur during the second week of December. Afterward, as mid-month approaches, the PNA is forecast to rise toward neutral levels. The rise in the PNA could coincide with an increase in potential snowfalls. Below is the PNA forecast and statistics for the percentage of days with measurable snowfall and 1" or more snowfall under EPO-/AO-/PNA-, EPO-/AO-/PNA+ and all other patterns for December (1950-2021).

Morning thoughts… It will be partly to mostly sunny, blustery, and cooler. High temperatures will reach the lower and middle 40s in most of the region. Likely high temperatures around the region include: New York City (Central Park): 44° Newark: 46° Philadelphia: 44° Tomorrow will be fair and continued cool. Normals: New York City: 30-Year: 48.7°; 15-Year: 49.0° Newark: 30-Year: 49.3°; 15-Year: 49.8° Philadelphia: 30-Year: 50.3°; 15-Year: 50.9°

Below is a common cluster of suppression cases where significant snowfall reached Washington, DC, but snowfall in New York City was less than 2". The block was expansive into the CONUS. Right now, that isn't the forecast pattern evolution.

Congratulations. Nice article and photo.

New York City had a monthly mean temperature of 50.9° in November. That was 2.9° above normal. December could start mild overall. With the development of an EPO-/AO-/PNA- pattern, colder air intrusions could become more frequent after the first week of December. The potential for snowfall could also begin to increase. The latest guidance suggests that the AO could fall to -3.000 or below during the second week of December. Since 1950, there were 24 cases that saw the AO reach -3.000 or below during December. Mean snowfall for those cases was 6.2" (Median: 6.0"). 50% of such cases saw December wind up with 6.0" or more snow (25% saw 10.0" or more). In contrast, during all other December cases, mean December snowfall was 3.5" (Median: 2.5"). In those cases, 21% of years saw December snowfall of 6.0" or more while 8% saw 10.0" or more snowfall. The ENSO Region 1+2 anomaly was -1.7°C and the Region 3.4 anomaly was -0.8°C for the week centered around November 23. For the past six weeks, the ENSO Region 1+2 anomaly has averaged -1.57°C and the ENSO Region 3.4 anomaly has averaged -0.92°C. La Niña conditions will likely persist through mid-winter. The SOI was +27.80 today. The preliminary Arctic Oscillation (AO) was -1.836 today. On November 28 the MJO was in Phase 7 at an amplitude of 1.594 (RMM). The November 27-adjusted amplitude was 1.744 (RMM).

While we await the pattern change to a potentially snowy pattern, one unforgettable past storm was the Boxing Day Blizzard of 2010. Until close to the event, many models showed only a minor event. Things changed rapidly, as detailed in snippets from NWS area forecast discussions. By the time the snow ended, snowfall totals included: Atlantic City: 19.0" Bricktown, NJ: 30.0" Butler, NJ: 22.0" Drifts to four feet Elizabeth, NJ: 31.8" Harriman, NY: 26.0" Islip: 14.2" Jersey City: 26.0" Lincoln Park, NJ: 29.0" Drifts over three feet Lyndhurst, NJ: 29.0" New York City: 20.0" Newark: 24.2" North Massapequa, NY: 23.5" Philadelphia: 12.4" Rahway, NJ: 32.0" Upton, NY: 18.8"

I agree. If the pattern evolves as forecast, there will be a lot of potential. I'm looking forward to it.

For reference as the hemispheric pattern continues to evolve toward a very blocky pattern.

DCA _ NYC _ BOS ___ ORD _ ATL _ IAH ____ DEN _ PHX _ SEA -0.8 -1.0 -0.8 -4.3 0.8 1.0 0.5 0.8 -4.2 DCA _ NYC _ BOS ___ ORD _ DTW _ BUF ___ DEN _ SEA _ BTV 10.0 36.0 55.0 45.8 52.5 95.0 44.0 7.0 100.0

Morning thoughts… Rain will overspread the region this morning. A general 0.25”-0.75” rainfall with locally higher amounts is likely. It will also become windy with gusts reaching or exceeding 40 mph. High temperatures will reach the middle and upper 50s in most of the region. Likely high temperatures around the region include: New York City (Central Park): 58° Newark: 60° Philadelphia: 60° Tomorrow will be blustery and cooler. Normals: New York City: 30-Year: 49.0°; 15-Year: 49.4° Newark: 30-Year: 49.6°; 15-Year: 50.1° Philadelphia: 30-Year: 50.6°; 15-Year: 51.2°

Clouds will increase overnight. During the pre-dawn hours, the temperature will begin to rise. Rain will then overspread the region during the morning. Some of the rain could be briefly heavy. The temperature will top out in the upper 50s to perhaps 60° in parts of the region. New York City is all but certain to see a November mean temperature of 50° or above for the 21st time and second time in the last three years. A disproportionate share of 50° or warmer November cases has occurred since 2000. Records go back to 1869. December could start mild, though it will be noticeably cooler than tomorrow. With the development of an EPO-/AO-/PNA- pattern, colder air intrusions could become more frequent after the first week of December. The latest EPS suggests that the AO could fall to -3.000 or below during the second week of December. Since 1950, there were 24 cases that saw the AO reach -3.000 or below during December. Mean snowfall for those cases was 6.2" (Median: 6.0"). 50% of such cases saw December wind up with 6.0" or more snow (25% saw 10.0" or more). In contrast, during all other December cases, mean December snowfall was 3.5" (Median: 2.5"). In those cases, 21% of years saw December snowfall of 6.0" or more while 8% saw 10.0" or more snowfall. The ENSO Region 1+2 anomaly was -1.7°C and the Region 3.4 anomaly was -0.8°C for the week centered around November 23. For the past six weeks, the ENSO Region 1+2 anomaly has averaged -1.57°C and the ENSO Region 3.4 anomaly has averaged -0.92°C. La Niña conditions will likely persist through mid-winter. The SOI was +27.80 today. The preliminary Arctic Oscillation (AO) was -1.932 today. On November 27 the MJO was in Phase 7 at an amplitude of 1.745 (RMM). The November 26-adjusted amplitude was 1.826 (RMM). Based on sensitivity analysis applied to the latest guidance, there is an implied near 100% probability that New York City will have a warmer than normal November (1991-2020 normal). November will likely finish with a mean temperature near 50.9° (2.9° above normal).