The blizzard that stroke through the East Coast this weekend brought in record numbers in snowfall, will this winter bring snow to LA? Two whole feet of snow fell in New York City, almost an entire winter’s worth.
New York Weather Brings Record Snow
After a 24-hour long travel ban and delayed public transit service, all five boroughs of New York were covered in snow, with sidewalks blocked and buried cars.
Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington were also spectacularly snowed in though it was quickly cleared up. Schools were closed, and so were many government offices. The storm claimed the lives of 31 people in car accidents and carbon monoxide poisoning. Others died from heart attacks and even while shoveling.
Airlines cancelled almost 12,000 flights from Saturday through Monday. Airports in New York City, Baltimore and Philadelphia brought back limited service though there are still many delays. Amtrack had reduced service from Friday to Saturday. Crews were rolled out all day Sunday to clear the snow.
The temperatures are rising back over the 30s through the week, melting the ice and snow. Some parts of New York were completely covered in the stuff, and Mayor Bill de Blasio encouraged citizens to leave their cars plowed in.
New York City subways, buses and railroads were operating on regular schedules, though there were many delays. Broadway shows were cancelled through the city, but the district reopened at the very end leg of the snowstorm. The total snowfall recorded in Central Park was 26.8 inches
Overall snowfall of 26.8 inches in Central Park made it New York’s second biggest winter storm since records began in 1869, and Saturday’s 26.6 inches made for a single-day record in the city.2016 Weather Could Wreak Havoc Even in lL
2016 Weather Could Wreak Havoc Even in Los Angeles
This kind of kickoff to the year means that this winter could be a little scary. We could even see snowfall in Southern California. It’s actually snowed ten times in total in Los Angeles, the last time was in 1962.
After last year’s winter brought in record lows, this winter might break a few more records. This years’ winter might bring a few more surprises.
