We knew it was predicted that this winter was going to be warmer and dryer than usual–but we didn’t think it would be this mild!
Save for some very light flurries that haven’t lasted pretty long, the snow seems to be passing right over NYC this winter.
Today, we broke the previous record that stands as the latest measurable snowfall of the season which was back in 1973, with 1.8′ that fell in Central Park on January 29th.
And after last week’s short lived snowfall, we’ve outstripped the previous fourth-longest snow-free streak title and entered into the second-longest snow-free streak in NYC history, according to Fox Weather.
In fact, today marks the 327rd consecutive day without “measurable snowfall in NYC.” If we make it past 332 days (which would happen on Feb. 4) without any measurable snow, the city will shatter another record for the longest consecutive streak without snow.
While other parts of the U.S. have already seen insane amounts of snow–Buffalo, for example, has had not one but two record-breaking snow storms already this winter–alas, NYC stays dry.
By this time last year, we had already received a measurable snowstorm.
And compared to last year when Central Park recorded its first measurable snowfall on December 23, we’re more than a month behind schedule, and eight weeks behind schedule when comparing to the average first snowfall date, which is December 7.
And while we’ve technically seen some flakes this season, it’s only fallen in trace amounts, and has often been mixed with rain.
As for when we’ll actually see the first snowfall, it’s hard to say. As of now, the Farmer’s Almanac predicts predicts cold but sunny temperatures through next week—the same time we’re set to break the longest consecutive snowless streak.
Guess we’ll have to wait and see!
On the flip side, this is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of this mild weather before it potentially gets too cold to do so–perhaps at a rooftop bar made entirely of ice!