Today found our New York temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Everybody chime in and sing, "We've having a heat wave, a tropical heat wave ..." now because by Friday night, we're going to be below 0°F again.
February is a month of extremes. Never mind the January thaw we didn't even get to enjoy this year. February, as near-January chilly as it is, actually starts to show moderation in temperature. While we still see frigid cold air oozing down from the Arctic, it doesn't around stay as long. Temperatures drop like a stone when those cold fronts slide down from Canada. But instead of it taking 3-4 days to recover, we begin to see the return to normal faster, and the days, especially toward the end of the month, are even a little – dare I say it? – warmer. It may not seem like it's happening because we're not shedding coats and thermal underwear yet. But trust me, the trend is there.
In the meantime, though, bundle up and stay warm. As keen an observer and as optimistic as I am, I know winter ain't done with us yet.
Only 38 days until spring.
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