Why has Boston had NO SNOW so far this winter?

Memnoch · 12-20-2006, 06:39 AM

Is this unusual? I thought the weather was supposed to be really cold up here. It's been like a Sydney winter so far, 40-50 degrees F. I'm heading overseas to Manila to visit family for the holidays and I've been praying for snow before I go, but it doesn't look like it's going to happen.

What's it been like for other North Americans? What's the winter been like for you lot so far?

johnny · 12-20-2006, 07:18 AM

You don't actually want it to snow, do you ?

machinehead · 12-20-2006, 07:20 AM

Yep, this has been the mildest winter (so far) that I can remember, no snow but lots of rain. At least it isn't costing me a fortune to heat my house this year. Don't worry the coldest time of the year is late Jan. and early Feb. so it's coming.

Jorath Calar · 12-20-2006, 09:54 AM

thats global warming for ya...
been raining in iceland all this week, I remember less than 15 years ago Christmas without snow was unthinkable... [img]smile.gif[/img] .

[ 12-20-2006, 10:22 AM: Message edited by: Jorath Calar ]

ElfBane · 12-20-2006, 10:17 AM

It's warm in Beantown because of the Hot Stove League. The Sox are signing every arm in sight to beat the Yanks!!

Memnoch · 12-20-2006, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnny:
You don't actually want it to snow, do you ?

Yes, I do!

Memnoch · 12-20-2006, 11:15 AM

I was in tears when they said the blizzard last week was only in the Midwest...

Cloudbringer · 12-20-2006, 11:45 AM

Yes, it's unusual, Mems! We've had a few warm/mild winters in a row, but stick around, you'll see a few Nor'easters if you live here long enough!

*makes note to order snow for Boston*

Albromor · 12-20-2006, 01:31 PM

It is called El Nino and when that happens in the Pacific Ocean the Northeast has mild temperatures and rain.

Don't worry, Mem, you'll get snow sometime. besides, December isn't really known for snow per se. Also, and this may sadden you further, since Boston is right next to the ocean the temperatures can often be high enough that the moisture remains rain while just a few miles inland, say 20 miles +, it is all snow.

It is January, February, and March when the storms come and some of the biggest are in March.

And as Cloudy says, Nor'easters will come and when the conditions are right get ready for some serious snow and wind. I have experienced more than I care to count. If one does come and they call for snow do the following:

1. Get to the grocery store and stock up -- BIG TIME.

2. Rent some DVDs; get that PC game you've always wanted to try but never could find the time.

* I was there in '79 when Boston was literally - and I am not making this up - shut down for THREE WHOLE DAYS. Nothing was moving except the national gurd. And then the Victorian A strain flu hit at the same time... Ugh!

Memnoch · 12-20-2006, 04:52 PM

Well, last year we had our first snow in November at Thanksgiving, then we had a massive snowstorm first week of December and there was heaps of snow around after that. Then it all melted in January because it was so warm!

What's the point of my buying all these cool coats and jackets when I'm never going to get to wear them?

12-20-2006, 06:39 AM	#1
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Is this unusual? I thought the weather was supposed to be really cold up here. It's been like a Sydney winter so far, 40-50 degrees F. I'm heading overseas to Manila to visit family for the holidays and I've been praying for snow before I go, but it doesn't look like it's going to happen. What's it been like for other North Americans? What's the winter been like for you lot so far? __________________

12-20-2006, 07:18 AM	#2
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	You don't actually want it to snow, do you ? __________________

12-20-2006, 10:17 AM	#5
ElfBane Mephistopheles Join Date: March 21, 2004 Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Age: 69 Posts: 1,443	It's warm in Beantown because of the Hot Stove League. The Sox are signing every arm in sight to beat the Yanks!! __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759. Iraq and Afghan fatalities: 6,855 and counting. Silence IS consent.

12-20-2006, 11:15 AM	#7
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	I was in tears when they said the blizzard last week was only in the Midwest... __________________

12-20-2006, 11:45 AM	#8
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	Yes, it's unusual, Mems! We've had a few warm/mild winters in a row, but stick around, you'll see a few Nor'easters if you live here long enough! makes note to order snow for Boston __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

12-20-2006, 07:20 AM	#3
machinehead Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: April 9, 2001 Location: Massachusetts Age: 68 Posts: 630	Yep, this has been the mildest winter (so far) that I can remember, no snow but lots of rain. At least it isn't costing me a fortune to heat my house this year. Don't worry the coldest time of the year is late Jan. and early Feb. so it's coming.

12-20-2006, 09:54 AM	#4
Jorath Calar Harper Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 4,706	thats global warming for ya... been raining in iceland all this week, I remember less than 15 years ago Christmas without snow was unthinkable... [img]smile.gif[/img] . [ 12-20-2006, 10:22 AM: Message edited by: Jorath Calar ]

12-20-2006, 01:31 PM	#9
Albromor Mephistopheles Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Northfield, NJ USA Posts: 1,417	It is called El Nino and when that happens in the Pacific Ocean the Northeast has mild temperatures and rain. Don't worry, Mem, you'll get snow sometime. besides, December isn't really known for snow per se. Also, and this may sadden you further, since Boston is right next to the ocean the temperatures can often be high enough that the moisture remains rain while just a few miles inland, say 20 miles +, it is all snow. It is January, February, and March when the storms come and some of the biggest are in March. And as Cloudy says, Nor'easters will come and when the conditions are right get ready for some serious snow and wind. I have experienced more than I care to count. If one does come and they call for snow do the following: 1. Get to the grocery store and stock up -- BIG TIME. 2. Rent some DVDs; get that PC game you've always wanted to try but never could find the time. * I was there in '79 when Boston was literally - and I am not making this up - shut down for THREE WHOLE DAYS. Nothing was moving except the national gurd. And then the Victorian A strain flu hit at the same time... Ugh!

12-20-2006, 04:52 PM	#10
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Well, last year we had our first snow in November at Thanksgiving, then we had a massive snowstorm first week of December and there was heaps of snow around after that. Then it all melted in January because it was so warm! What's the point of my buying all these cool coats and jackets when I'm never going to get to wear them? __________________

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