NNE Cold Season Thread 2026-27

[WxWatcher007]

A few days ago we thought that first flakes were possible as some of the guidance brought the coldest temperatures of the season into the region this week, and today some of the high peaks are seeing snow over in my WXW2 (SLK) neck of the woods as well as out east toward @powderfreak.

Last year was a heavenly first winter for me in the north country, where Saranac Lake saw its first measurable on Halloween, had snow falling on every major holiday through Easter, and saw its last flakes on May 8. I recorded 154.9" of snow on just one double digit snowfall event . I witnessed (possible) diamond dust, snow falling below zero, and a -20F morning. 

There was continual snow cover from 11/27 to 3/16 and a peak recorded depth of 27".

As a Super Nino takes hold, there's a great deal of uncertainty over how "bad" things might get with a warm winter all but guaranteed. 

Here in my quiet corner of the world (when I'm there), I'll continue to dream for a return to the magical times that were had not too long ago... 

 

 

[powderfreak]

16 minutes ago, WxWatcher007 said:

I recorded 154.9" of snow on just one double digit snowfall event . 

This has to be the most NNE thing ever, haha.  Classic.

Recorded the first snowflakes on Mansfield today and first graupel at home.  

[alex]

11 minutes ago, powderfreak said:

This has to be the most NNE thing ever, haha.  Classic.

Recorded the first snowflakes on Mansfield today and first graupel at home.  

We had something like hail or graupel not sure. Ground whitened for about 47 seconds lol. First trace?