Snow Drought and Lake Effect Storms: Weather Extremes in New York State

2023-11-27 14:14:51

The snow is flying in New York State as a lake effect storm is about to pound portions along the Great Lakes.

As the snow is piling up in some locations, there are issues with a drought in others. As we start the new week, there are some towns that are providing water to residents who need to replenish their wells at their homes and businesses.

But it is another sort of drought that has caught the attention of forecasters and weather nerds not only here in New York State, but online and around the country. Last year, Buffalo, New York saw a blizzard and other rather large snow storms. It is hard to imagine, that in the same state in the same year, there is one place that did not see more than an inch. Not only last year, but for months!!

Can you believe that? In New York City, the most famous place for pictures and holiday walks, is on a snow drought!

Will that change anytime soon? The forecast does not look great for snow in that area. However, some in New York State will get as much as two feet from the storm this week.

LOOK: The most extreme temperatures in the history of every state

Stacker consulted 2021 data from the NOAA’s State Climate Extremes Committee (SCEC) to illustrate the hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state. Each slide also reveals the all-time highest 24-hour precipitation record and all-time highest 24-hour snowfall.

Keep reading to find out individual state records in alphabetical order.

Gallery Credit: Anuradha Varanasi