January 2026 OBS and Discussion

[jm1220]

33 minutes ago, LoboLeader1 said:

Just read an article that ski resorts out west are hurting for snow. As of this month Colorado statewide snowpack is @ 63% of average, with some areas recording their lowest levels in history. Officials blame a persistent high pressure ridge has blocked storms, resulting in a warmer and drier winter. 

 

Thankfully they have a long time to catch up. I think some of Denver's biggest storms have been in April. 

[lee59]

I realize everyone is focused on this weekends storm and for good reason, but the cold could be more historic. NYC has a possibility of breaking the longest streak of below 32 temperatures. Also looks like January will be the coldest in at least 10 years.

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2 minutes ago, lee59 said:

I realize everyone is focused on this weekends storm and for good reason, but the cold could be more historic. NYC has a possibility of breaking the longest streak of below 32 temperatures. Also looks like January will be the coldest in at least 10 years.

I am not impressed! The city might now go below 10 during the entire stretch.

[lee59]

I will be impressed if it happens.

[MJO812]

[MJO812]

Heads up on the gfs

 

Crawling coastal storm incoming