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Could This Be New York City’s Least Snowy Winter in Recorded History? Could This Be New York City’s Least Snowy Winter in Recorded History?
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New York City’s springlike winter is on track to set a record: the least snowy season on the books.New York City’s springlike winter is on track to set a record: the least snowy season on the books.
It’s likely, though by no means guaranteed, that the city will fall short of the lowest total snowfall accumulation since record-keeping began shortly after the Civil War.It’s likely, though by no means guaranteed, that the city will fall short of the lowest total snowfall accumulation since record-keeping began shortly after the Civil War.
The National Weather Service station at Central Park has so far measured just 2.3 inches of snowfall. The previous record, set in the winter of 1972-73, was 2.8 inches. On average, the city sees a little over two feet of snow.The National Weather Service station at Central Park has so far measured just 2.3 inches of snowfall. The previous record, set in the winter of 1972-73, was 2.8 inches. On average, the city sees a little over two feet of snow.
But even with winter technically over, after the spring equinox earlier this week, the snow season doesn’t end for another month. A single decent storm in late March or April could close the gap.But even with winter technically over, after the spring equinox earlier this week, the snow season doesn’t end for another month. A single decent storm in late March or April could close the gap.
“We’re still in that snow season, even though the window is closing,” said Dominic Ramunni, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “But it’s been a very snowless winter across the tristate area.”