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Early February..
The pattern that we fell into in December is continuing, with that semi-persistent low pressure system just off the New England coast. This means more chances of snow (and rain, but especially snow) in the coming few weeks. This is more active than usual for January.
UPDATE: As of 1/20/11 - The pattern is similar to the map I posted below early in the winter, but has turned colder and more "progressive". This means additional frequent events, some light, some moderate, and some strong. While most of them will still be snow, the chances of rain or mix are still there especially along the coast as we head into February on the stronger ones.
I expect this season to be WAY above normal in snowfall when all is said and done.
UPDATE 2/1/11 - The pattern has grown progressively more intense, now with storms
riding up from the Gulf States at regular intervals. This pattern will last for a least 7 to 10 more days producing some historic snow-depths!
UPDATE 2/21/11
The pattern is changing again now.. this time a SW to NE Jet Stream across the U.S. is going to result in multiple storm events going into early March with very healthy rain and snow events. This is one active winter after short pause!
- Todd
Here's a look at that mid December Jet Stream for weather enthusiasts that exemplifies
the "mean trough position" that developed earlier in the month just offshore. It continues overall into
January as mentioned:
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