The frigid arctic air we've been dealing with for large part of this winter and over this last weekend Has caused a lot of ice build up over all five Great Lakes. Outside of lake Erie The other Great Lakes aren't completely ice covered and do have some open water. But the amount of ice is well above the historical average for this point in the season. The lakes can still produce some lake effect But it is a far cry from what it would have been when the lakes were completely clear.
Unlike recent past winners just about the entire Northeast and northern Middle Atlantic has snow cover. A large part Of New York State northern and Central new England has a very deep snow pack.
Yes we're going to see some milder temperatures move in. But all the snow and ice is going to help keep things for moderating too much and keep us on the cooler side of things for large part of the rest of February and March. For more details I wants in store for us and why I think we're gonna stay cool Please read my recent detailed post on the pattern.
