February 2026 OBS & Discussion

[NorthShoreWx]

1 hour ago, Freezing Drizzle said:

The brutally cold season of 1976-1977 only yielded some 25 inches in the NYC area. (24.5" in CPK.)
Yes, the snowfalls lasted. lol

Heavy ice formation in the waterways. Area ferry services were suspended. 

Averages by month, Central Park:
November 1976 41.7 F (The coldest November since 1917 surely "primed" the cold waters.)
December 1976 - 29.9 F (Number 9 since records kept.)
January 1977 - 22.1 F (Number 2 since records kept.)
February 1977 - 33.5 F

October 1976 too.  That was the last time Central Park got down to the 20s in October.

[LoboLeader1]

Last night Orlando FLA saw temps fall to 27°F, while Juneau was @ 33°F, parts of southeastern U.S. was colder than parts of Southeast Alaska. 

[nycsnow]

Another consistent trend on the models specifically euro is dry though the end of their runs. Euro aifs is 0.2 qpf 

[Freezing Drizzle]

1 hour ago, NorthShoreWx said:

October 1976 too.  That was the last time Central Park got down to the 20s in October.

Yes! 52.9 F that October.  Hasn't averaged below that since. Number 10 since records kept. 
Good catch.

@NorthShoreWx

[MJO812]

All the models show some milder weather as we head into February . A nice thaw. Hopefully it doesn't last long .

[donsutherland1]

Some photos of the Hudson River this morning.

Note: I edited out the intrusive light posts from the Henry Hudson Parkway on the photo looking toward the George Washington Bridge.