The transformation across the nation over the past few days has been quite impressive. On February 10th, 65% of the nation had a snow cover. This was a good bit above average for the date, but a major pattern change occurred and we have seen the snow melt at a very rapid pace. As of this morning (the 14th) we were down to 32% of the nation covered with snow and we will likely see this continue to dwindle later in the week.
Is the threat for all winter over? Absolutely not. Not having measurable snow in March last year was impressive and abnormal. Given it is a La Nina year we will still have some snowflakes and a mix to deal with. Though the back of winter has been broken and by the time we cool down again the chill won't quite have the bite it has had before.
--Chief Meteorologist Joe Murgo
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