The Meteorological Winter Of 2011-12...2nd Warmest On Record At Central Park

The meteorological winter consists of the months December, January and February. Here is a summary of how 2011-12 went down in the climatological history book at Central Park.

...Temperature Data...

...2nd Warmest Winter On Record...
...Warmest February On Record...

This winter was the 2nd warmest on record at Central Park with an average temperature of 40.5 degrees. It was only ten years ago in 2001-02 that we set the record for the warmest winter on record with an average temperature of 41.5 degrees. February 2012 was the warmest February on record with an average temperature of 40.9 degrees. This broke the previous record of 40.6 degrees set back in 2002 and two other prior years. This proves again that weather history has a way of repeating itself.

...Precipitation Data...

A total of 8.60 inches fell at Central Park from December 1 - February 29. This was 2.63 inches below the normal of 11.23 inches. However, it did not make the list for the top ten driest winters on record at the Park. February was the driest of the three months with a total of only 1.37 inches. Once again however, we missed making the top ten driest list for February.

...Snowfall Data...

Our seasonal total stands at 7.4 inches at Central Park. This currently ranks as the 6th Least Snowiest Season since records began in 1869. It remains to be seen if any more snow will fall before all is said and done. We should keep in mind that some of our biggest snowstorms have occurred in March...including the famous Blizzard Of 1888. Will weather history repeat itself again? Only time will tell.

Meteoeologist Iggy Camporeale

The Winter Of 2011-12...6th Least Snowiest On Record So Far

For those of us who have been suffering from the lack of snow this winter so far, we do have something to show for it. As of February 20th a total of only 7.4 inches of snow has fallen at Central Park this season. This ranks as the 6th Least Snowiest on record. Whether we will remain at this number, or receive an accumulation that knocks us out of that spot...only time will tell. As we know, March can be a wild weather month. Therefore, anything is possible. Here are the other Least Snowiest Seasons at Central Park:

1.) 2.8 inches - 1972-73
2.) 3.5 inches - 2001-02
3.) 3.8 inches - 1918-19
4.) 5.3 inches - 1931-32
5.) 5.5 inches - 1997-98
6.) 7.4 inches - 2011-12

Meteorologist Iggy Camporeale