January 2026 regional war/obs/disco thread

[Fozz]

32 minutes ago, weatherwiz said:

Yeah I don't know what else to say. I mean December was not bad overall and it could have been worse. Sure I guess we could have had more snow given how cold it was and yes some areas got more than others, but it wasn't a shutout and nobody got shutout. Were people expecting 20-30"? We get snow...people complain because it wasn't enough, we don't get snow and people complain. People want snow and there are offerings of potential and people complain. I don't even know what the expectations are anymore lol

I think some people are stuck on the fact that many spots got single digit totals for December and they dread what it might mean for the rest of the winter since it’s a colder ENSO state.

I don’t know the sample size of such winters so you can’t be too confident in these inferences.

[CoastalWx]

When you look at what fell in most areas and especially the departures we have, it became a wasted month aside from pond hockey. That’s what sucks. You know next December will be +5 loaded with rain events. 

[kdxken]

 

[WinterWolf]

6 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

It’s sucked in 95% of the area 

Oh well. And it wasn’t 95% of the area. Maybe 65%. 

[bristolri_wx]

It's not even January yet and this thread is:
 

[The 4 Seasons]

4 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

It’s sucked in 95% of the area 

The storm or December? 

I think for CT its been a good-very good December. Definitely the best here since 2020. 

Probably gonna end up around -5 for December, above average snowfall with many days of snow cover, can't ask for much more than that. Just speaking for CT and specifically S CT. 

Should end up around 12" for DEC here. 

[WinterWolf]

1 minute ago, kdxken said:

 

That’s how averages are made. 

[WinterWolf]

Just now, The 4 Seasons said:

The storm or December? 

I think for CT its been a good-very good December. Definitely the best here since 2020. 

Probably gonna end up around -5 for December, above average snowfall with many days of snow cover, can't ask for much more than that. Just speaking for CT and specifically S CT. 

Should end up around 12" for DEC here. 

Absolutely.  It does suck for some areas, but it’s been pretty good here. This is the 2015 WOR payback I guess lol. 

[WinterWolf]

8 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said:

Well since it was good in his driveway, it makes up for everyone apparently. See a pattern here? One good snow event changes the entire narrative, just like one cold month in a sea of warmth.

Like I said, one decent snow event doesn’t make up for the torture of the last 5 years 

I certainly see your pattern.  Congrats on Thursday…you should do better than most, but you’ll still bitch and moan. 

[TauntonBlizzard2013]

3 minutes ago, WinterWolf said:

I certainly see your pattern.  Congrats on Thursday…you should do better than most, but you’ll still bitch and moan. 

I was fine with the last event. I can simultaneously enjoy a snow event and recognize that the big picture has blown

[WinterWolf]

18 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

When you look at what fell in most areas and especially the departures we have, it became a wasted month aside from pond hockey. That’s what sucks. You know next December will be +5 loaded with rain events. 

There was a lot of action…your area just didn’t get any of it.  Sucks. Maybe Thursday you Jack pot.  Be a nice way to ring in the new fresh year. 

[WinterWolf]

Just now, TauntonBlizzard2013 said:

I was fine with the last event. I can simultaneously enjoy a snow event and recognize that the big picture has blown

Not for all of us. Out this way has been pretty decent.  Thursday you should do better than us.  Hope so for you guys. 

[psv88]

A psychologist would have a field day reading this thread. It's amusing from an outsiders perspective. 

You have those are depressed, those who have anxiety, those with OCD, those with narcissistic disorder and some with bipolar. Then there are those who are relatively normal and rational. 

Im sure other forums are similar in some respects, but this group really takes the cake. Thank you for the entertainment!

BTW, its been a great December on Long Island, which shares more characteristics with SNE than the Mid Atlantic. Cheers to a good January.

[The 4 Seasons]

2 minutes ago, psv88 said:

A psychologist would have a field day reading this thread. It's amusing from an outsiders perspective. 

You have those are depressed, those who have anxiety, those with OCD, those with narcissistic disorder and some with bipolar. Then there are those who are relatively normal and rational. 

Im sure other forums are similar in some respects, but this group really takes the cake. Thank you for the entertainment!

BTW, its been a great December on Long Island, which shares more characteristics with SNE than the Mid Atlantic. Cheers to a good January.

I dunno, did you see the NYC thread on December 26th? I've never such a dumpster fire before like that 

[CoastalWx]

17 minutes ago, The 4 Seasons said:

The storm or December? 

I think for CT its been a good-very good December. Definitely the best here since 2020. 

Probably gonna end up around -5 for December, above average snowfall with many days of snow cover, can't ask for much more than that. Just speaking for CT and specifically S CT. 

Should end up around 12" for DEC here. 

December in general. Aside from srn CT and maybe the cape it’s been disappointing when it comes to snowfall, especially given how cold it was and given how warm recent December’s have been. Just feels like we got porked again. 

[psv88]

1 minute ago, The 4 Seasons said:

I dunno, did you see the NYC thread on December 26th? I've never such a dumpster fire before like that 

That's true, there are definitely meltdowns as well. Would be nice to have a large east coast storm where everyone can get a win. Feels like its been a while. A real Philly to Bos special

[qg_omega]

3 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

December in general. Aside from srn CT and maybe the cape it’s been disappointing when it comes to snowfall, especially given how cold it was and given how warm recent December’s have been. Just feels like we got porked again. 

B+ month 

[The 4 Seasons]

3 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

December in general. Aside from srn CT and maybe the cape it’s been disappointing when it comes to snowfall, especially given how cold it was and given how warm recent December’s have been. Just feels like we got porked again. 

Yeah definitely a relative min in E/SErn areas.

This is seasonal snowfall to date fyi

[CoastalWx]

2 minutes ago, psv88 said:

That's true, there are definitely meltdowns as well. Would be nice to have a large east coast storm where everyone can get a win. Feels like its been a while. A real Philly to Bos special

You could see that disaster coming a mile away though.

[CoastalWx]

Just now, The 4 Seasons said:

Yeah definitely a relative min in E/SErn areas.

This is seasonal snowfall to date fyi

Is BDL even normal? Hippy valley is BN, ORH, BOS, up to Ray. 

[Ginx snewx]

2 minutes ago, The 4 Seasons said:

Yeah definitely a relative min in E/SErn areas.

This is seasonal snowfall to date fyi

 

[Damage In Tolland]

1 minute ago, CoastalWx said:

Is BDL even normal? Hippy valley is BN, ORH, BOS, up to Ray. 

They had that lucky event on Dec 1 

[The 4 Seasons]

2 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

Is BDL even normal? Hippy valley is BN, ORH, BOS, up to Ray. 

just about, -0.8. pretty close technically BN but it's splitting hairs. 

8.9 on the month, 9.7N

[CoastalWx]

Just now, The 4 Seasons said:

just about, -0.8. pretty close technically BN but it's splitting hairs. 

8.9 on the month, 9.7N

Yeah forgot about that event that screwed Kev.

[CoastalWx]

The whole point isn’t to complain, it’s to talk about how we failed to cash in on some pretty special departures.

[WinterWolf]

3 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said:

They had that lucky event on Dec 1 

Dec 2nd. 

[WinterWolf]

1 minute ago, CoastalWx said:

The whole point isn’t to complain, it’s to talk about how we failed to cash in on some pretty special departures.

Bad luck is all. Lots of other places outside of SNE cashed in.  Our time is coming. 

[The 4 Seasons]

2 minutes ago, WinterWolf said:

Dec 2nd. 

Here's the 5 main events from December 2025 if anyone needs a memory refresh: https://www.jdjweatherconsulting.com/lower-northeast-25-26

December 2nd: Interior snow/ice/rain event

December 10th: far NW interior rain and snow storm

December 14th: coastal snowstorm and cape special (and NJ/NYC)

December 23rd: LHV special and N/NE MA

December 26-27th: Snowstorm W-E gradient.

[SJonesWX]

colder than normal here, but December snow has been perfectly average. 16” avg Dec, 16.5” MTD. If not for that warm Rainer a week or so ago I would be perfectly content and able to ride the local trails.

[ORH_wxman]

44 minutes ago, bristolri_wx said:

It's not even January yet and this thread is:
 

Need a panic thread. Not sure I can tale the toddler whining much longer.