Summary
New York City is set to break a weather record by having no measurable snow in Central Park for the third March in a row, something that hasn't happened since 1869. Despite a warm March, the city experienced a cold winter with much snowfall earlier in the season.
Key Facts
- New York City is experiencing its third consecutive March without measurable snow in Central Park.
- This event marks the first time since 1869 that such a streak has occurred.
- Central Park recorded 22.3 inches of snow in February and 14 inches in January.
- The winter season's total snowfall was 43.5 inches, which is about 14 inches above average.
- New York City saw a warming trend in March with temperatures 15-20 degrees above average.
- The National Weather Service first started keeping snowfall records in Central Park in 1869.
