February 2026 OBS & Discussion

[Freezing Drizzle]

17 minutes ago, Brian5671 said:

I wonder how they survive this time of year-nothing to eat and snow covering what little there is 

Desperate, deer will nibble on just about any foliage, including tender tips of branches. The weaker deer die off.

When I was a kid, while driving to Pennsylvania to visit relatives, we'd say, "Ooh, look, deer!"  We don't say that anymore. 
They live in the marshes and woods in parts of Woodbridge, Edison, and Sayreville Townships. Some wander into the outskirts of Perth Amboy.

My cousin near Lebanon, NJ has so much deer scat on his back lawn that it's almost unusable for activities.

[MANDA]

13 minutes ago, Brian5671 said:

I wonder how they survive this time of year-nothing to eat and snow covering what little there is 

Got lots of Arborvitae shrubs in my neighborhood that have offered a good supply of food this winter.  Many have been totally eaten and will never come back.  Not sure why people plant those shrubs in particular with the deer population being what it is.  It is like fine dining to them.

[the_other_guy]

Just now, MANDA said:

Got lots of Arborvitae shrubs in my neighborhood that have offered a good supply of food this winter.  Many have been totally eaten and will never come back.  Not sure why people plant those shrubs in particular with the deer population being what it is.  It is like fine dining to them.

So I planted deer proof evergreens that they never eat. They ate them over the last week. So much for that.

 

Beyond that, stick a fork in this month (unbelievable) and likely this winter.

Spring is in the air, you can feel it on the sunny days. Disappointing end to what could have been

[Brian5671]

3 minutes ago, MANDA said:

Got lots of Arborvitae shrubs in my neighborhood that have offered a good supply of food this winter.  Many have been totally eaten and will never come back.  Not sure why people plant those shrubs in particular with the deer population being what it is.  It is like fine dining to them.

there's a newer variety they don't eat green giant...but the traditional ones they feast on in the winter

[Brian5671]

Just now, the_other_guy said:

So I planted deer proof evergreens that they never eat. They ate them over the last week. So much for that.

 

Beyond that, stick a fork in this month (unbelievable) and likely this winter.

Spring is in the air, you can feel it on the sunny days. Disappointing end to what could have been

A bit early-I think there's a shot at another 7-10 days of arctic cold and maybe we can time it with a storm but yeah the worst is over at this point-the sun feels really warm today.

[MJO812]

Active times ahead

Hopefully we cash in

[Brian5671]

Just now, MJO812 said:

Active times ahead

Hopefully we cash in

I wouldn't say active-every threat dies out as we get closer.  I'm just hoping for 1....

[ForestHillWx]

It’s cold today. The icicles hanging in front of my windows just started to drip; they’ve been in full sun since 7:00 am. 

[MJO812]

1 minute ago, Brian5671 said:

I wouldn't say active-every threat dies out as we get closer.  I'm just hoping for 1....

Are you looking at the models ? With the PNA going negative and the decaying block we should be tracking storms . Next timeframe is next week.

[Brian5671]

2 minutes ago, MJO812 said:

Are you looking at the models ? With the PNA going negative and the decaying block we should be tracking storms . Next timeframe is next week.

Not seeing it honestly and the seasonal trend suggests we stay on the drier side.  

[MJO812]

Just now, Brian5671 said:

Not seeing it honestly and the seasonal trend suggests we stay on the drier side.  

Okay

[the_other_guy]

6 minutes ago, MJO812 said:

Are you looking at the models ? With the PNA going negative and the decaying block we should be tracking storms . Next timeframe is next week.

its gonna be in the 50s

[EastonSN+]

18 minutes ago, Brian5671 said:

A bit early-I think there's a shot at another 7-10 days of arctic cold and maybe we can time it with a storm but yeah the worst is over at this point-the sun feels really warm today.

We have two opportunities. One as we traverse through phase 3 although may favor northern areas and one as we get back to 8 about the second week of March. Our area is slightly above average snowfall ready however would be disappointing for CPK to be under. 

[jm1220]

3 minutes ago, EastonSN+ said:

We have two opportunities. One as we traverse through phase 3 although may favor northern areas and one as we get back to 8 about the second week of March. Our area is slightly above average snowfall ready however would be disappointing for CPK to be under. 

Accounting for the under measurements Central Park is probably around 25”. So if no more snow, would be slightly below normal. Central PA having yet another awful snow season-Williamsport at 17”. My average is probably around 35” and I have 30.5”. I’d still say it’s likely I make it to normal even if it’s scraping a couple of small events together but it’s a  disappointment we couldn’t make any real snow happen since 1/25 and nothing really on the horizon. 

[EastonSN+]

8 minutes ago, jm1220 said:

Accounting for the under measurements Central Park is probably around 25”. So if no more snow, would be slightly below normal. Central PA having yet another awful snow season-Williamsport at 17”. My average is probably around 35” and I have 30.5”. I’d still say it’s likely I make it to normal even if it’s scraping a couple of small events together but it’s a  disappointment we couldn’t make any real snow happen since 1/25 and nothing really on the horizon. 

Central PA will get back to the glory years snowfall wise at some point. 

[cardinalland]

it’s the zany 80s all over again. put on some van halen

[NorthShoreWx]

1 hour ago, IrishRob17 said:

My relatives from down south, you know, Long Island, get all excited when they see them here. I tell them that they are long legged rats that eat everything, leaving raisinetes everywhere. 

I didn't realize there was any place free of them on LI.  Can't swing a dead cat without hitting one here.  And I can confirm that they shit where they sleep.

[NorthShoreWx]

53 minutes ago, MANDA said:

Got lots of Arborvitae shrubs in my neighborhood that have offered a good supply of food this winter.  Many have been totally eaten and will never come back.  Not sure why people plant those shrubs in particular with the deer population being what it is.  It is like fine dining to them.

They ate my picnic table.

[winterwx21]

2 hours ago, weatherpruf said:

we've at least had a wintry look and feel. but it has been a huge let down to see nothing and at this point, i would bet against anything major happening from here on out. drought is the culprit here. better than incessant rain like 2007's la nina and pumped southeast ridge. even then we managed two sleet events. can't buy any precip right now.

At least our area is in the high 20s which is normal snowfall for an entire winter. We just need one more decent event to finish with solidly above normal snowfall. Hopefully we'll get it in late February or early March. It's only February 13th, so way too early to be giving up on winter even though the next week looks milder. 

[NEG NAO]

51 minutes ago, MJO812 said:

Are you looking at the models ? With the PNA going negative and the decaying block we should be tracking storms . Next timeframe is next week.

They are too busy talking about Deer...The banter topic of the day in the wrong thread - BUT to talk some weather yes about the 20th to 22nd has to be watched - I mentioned a week or so ago that we will end up with at least 6 inches total this month

[CPcantmeasuresnow]

2 minutes ago, NEG NAO said:

They are too busy talking about Deer...The banter topic of the day in the wrong thread

In fairness the conversation began with a discussion of the number of days of snow cover so far this winter. I never thought deer would become the main topic, but this is how conversation goes sometimes.

[Dark Star]

5 hours ago, ILoveWinter said:

Feels like we haven't had a Spring with nice long lasting ridging in quite some time! 

Please, that's all we normally have every season...

[CPcantmeasuresnow]

51 minutes ago, the_other_guy said:

its gonna be in the 50s

Many of us won't hit 50, and for those that do it will most likely be one day for a couple of hours.

[MJO812]

Nice shift north for Monday on euro and euro AI.

[CPcantmeasuresnow]

3 minutes ago, MJO812 said:

Nice shift north for Monday on euro and euro AI.

I do admire your perseverance, always have, misguided though it may be at times.

[MJO812]

12 minutes ago, NEG NAO said:

They are too busy talking about Deer...The banter topic of the day in the wrong thread - BUT to talk some weather yes about the 20th to 22nd has to be watched - I mentioned a week or so ago that we will end up with at least 6 inches total this month

They think Spring is coming 

[WeatherGeek2025]

Euro AI again with the push north for Mondays event! 

Has it ever been wrong this close?

[NEG NAO]

7 minutes ago, MJO812 said:

Nice shift north for Monday on euro and euro AI.

[EastonSN+]

39 minutes ago, EastonSN+ said:

Central PA will get back to the glory years snowfall wise at some point. 

Lol maybe it starts here 

[NEG NAO]

4 minutes ago, EastonSN+ said:

Lol maybe it starts here 

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