New York’s Snowless Winter: A Record-Tying Absence

New York City has been waiting for the first measurable snowfall of the season for 50 years, tying a record.

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The absence of snow has left residents feeling grateful, wistful, and worried.

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New York City is close to reaching two snow-related milestones, with the latest first measurable snow and the longest streak of consecutive days without measurable snow.

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The last time it snowed in New York City was on March 22nd.

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New York City is more than a month behind its average pace for snowfall.

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The relatively warm start to the winter is due in part to a La Niña that has now lasted three consecutive years.

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Syracuse, known for being one of America's snowiest cities, has only received 25 inches of snow this winter.

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Meanwhile, nearby Rochester has received fewer than 15 inches, compared to its typical 50 inches by this time.

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Buffalo is experiencing one of its snowiest winters, with around half of this season's snow falling during a single deadly blizzard.

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