A quick update on our cold Weather

No real let-up in our way below normal cold is in site. Yes, we may see temperatures, warm again to near or slightly above freezing for a brief time on Sunday (along with another winter storm threat, too! What else is new. After all, it is another weekend in February!)

Through Wednesday 18 February the following average monthly temperatures thus far have been noted across the region:

Average Monthly Temperatures and Departures from normal through Feb. 18, 2015

So far for this month, the average temperature of 12.7 ° in Albany would place it in the Top 10 ranking for a coldest February (currently it would be the second coldest).

Top 10 Coldest Februaries for Albany, NY

It would also rank (tied) as the 4th coldest month on record. Temperature records for Albany go back to 1820.

Harsh Winter Weather Heading Our Way this Weekend

As I mentioned in my most recent blog post very cold air will plunge down across the Northeast States during Sunday and last into Monday. Prior to the arrival of the arctic blast a strong "Clipper" system will move to New York State, spreading snow our way. This system is expected to redevelop off the Delaware/South Jersey Coast. This new low is forecast to intensify at a very rapid pace. This coastal storm will cause additional snow to fall over Eastern NY State into Central and Southern New England during Saturday through Saturday night. Snow accumulations are likely and they could be on the heavy side across the region, especially over New England.

As a matter of Fact BLIZZARD conditions are possible for Southern and Eastern New England and perhaps across Long Island during Saturday

I'll have more on this system later today after new data comes in. Please stay tuned to all the latest forecasts.