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What's with that? Why won't they update the Central Park tally?

At least I beat BxEngine!

470 WOXX11 KWNP 232141 WARK05 Space Weather Message Code: WARK05 Serial Number: 2200 Issue Time: 2026 Feb 23 2139 UTC WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected Valid From: 2026 Feb 23 2140 UTC Valid To: 2026 Feb 24 0600 UTC Warning Condition: Onset NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude. Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur. Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible. Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. # Issued by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # Recent messages, data, and help at http://swpc.noaa.gov/alerts/ # Send questions to [email protected]

I believe Don Surhterland can confirm that we usually see 40 inch winters in pairs. Sometimes they even come in 3.

Is that central park at 21.8?

Don't think Central Park broke the record, but this storm damn well tried hard enough to. Hopefully it'll be in the top 5.

@NWSNewYorkNY 5:28am: We observed a 3"/hr snowfall rate between 4am-5am in the large heavy band over eastern Long Island. Our snowfall total stands at 14.9" as of 5am. Heavy snow still falling.

I'm rereading the thread and have stopped on a conversation about eating rocks daily.

I couldn't even guess. Definitely at least 6 inches. Maybe even up to a foot. Wherever those bands decide to park themselves.

I never thought the NAM and GFS would outclass the EURO. Glad people pulled the trigger.

18 inches in Freehold, NJ.

NYC is about to get obliterated.

Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service New York NY 341 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... There have been no changes to headlines and only some adjustments to snowfall, mainly over western portions of the Lower Hudson Valley. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1) Blizzard conditions will continue through the morning hours, gradually winding down in the afternoon. 2) Additional minor coastal flooding possible with the Monday afternoon high tide cycle. There is a low probability of major coastal/shoreline impacts along the south shore of western Long Island, Twin Forks of LI, and north shore of Long Island. 3) A passing warm front will bring some light snow and rain on Wednesday. A stronger low passing close by will bring additional wintry precip Thursday into Thursday night. && .DISCUSSION... .KEY MESSAGE 1... A major winter storm will continue to impact the area early this morning with multiple bands of heavy snow expected to pivot NW off the ocean and across the area. The next 6 hours are expected to feature some of the heaviest snowfall with hourly rates of 2 to 3 inches likely. What is a bigger challenge is exactly how far west these bands get and how long they stay over a particular location. Outside of these bands, there is subsidence and lighter snowfall. Much of the area has seen anywhere from 7 to 14 inches, but there were lower amounts across northern and western portions of the Lower Hudson Valley. We can expect another 6 to 12 inches, much of which will come the next 6 to 9 hours. The back edge across western Orange County looks like it will be on the low end, perhaps another 4 inches. Hires guidance pointing to this area to be along the back edge in the subsidence of the storm. In addition, don`t be surprised to see a brief flash of lightning in the heavy bands. There have been reports from the public as well from lightning detection. As the storm pulls away late this morning into the afternoon, bands on the backside will dissipate, but it could take some time. Hires guidance locking on to an area from eastern portions of the Lower Hudson Valley and SW CT southward in the NYC/NJ metro. These bands in past historic storms can often be areas of exceptionally high rates, but can be a challenge to forecast. Any lingering snow bands should dissipate by early evening. The wind forecast has changed little with peak winds being this morning into early this afternoon. Gusts of 40 to 60 mph can be expected through the morning hours, with the upper end across far eastern LI and SE CT. Winds will then gradually ramp down through the afternoon into the evening. The good news is the airmass is not exceptionally cold with highs around freezing for most locations. Wind chills values will be in the teens to around 20.

Woke up... all I can say is... WOW.

This is Christmas to us weenies.