RodneyS

A little more snow today at BWI (0.2), DCA (0.1), and IAD (0.3). @rjvanalsneeds a combined 0.6 inches at BWI, DCA, and RIC to take the lead.

I understand, but my point was that it is quite remarkable that currently California is in better shape than any other state drought-wise, whereas in December 2000 many other states were similarly situated to California in being drought-free. Was there any month prior to January 2026 in US history where California was the drought-free leader among all states?

Further research reveals that the last time California had neither drought nor abnormally dry conditions was more than 25 years ago -- December 2000. However, in that month many other states were similary situated, with drought a relatively minor problem in the US. So today's situtation may be unique in US history; see Map Archive | U.S. Drought Monitor

FYI, today's drought monitor map shows at least abnormally dry conditions in every state but one -- California: https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/

DCA _ NYC _ BOS _ ORD _ ATL _ IAH _ DEN _ PHX _ SEA -0.7 -0.6 -0.5 0.3 2.7 3.3 0.5 -0.7 -0.8

Congratulations to Tom on his 2025 win, and many thanks to Roger for all the time he has put into this contest over many years.

Dulles received 0.1 inch of snow this morning, and so here is the updated table, which shows a decreased departure for all entrants of 0.1.

December 2025 at DCA ended on a cold note, averaging 37.3 degrees, tied for 94th warmest December of 155 years in DC history and 4.4 degrees below the 1991-2020 normal of 41.7. The last time December was colder at DCA was 2010, which averaged 34.6. December 2025 precipitation at DCA was also below normal at 1.77 inches vs a December average of 3.41 during 1991-2020. The 2025 yearly average temperature at DCA was in marked contrast to 2024, averaging only 59.5 degrees, 18th warmest in DC history and down 2.3 from last year's record-breaking warm 61.8 degrees. Precipitation in 2025 at DCA totaled 35.56 inches, only the 119th wettest in DC history and below the 1991-2020 normal of 41.72 inches. The last time there was less precipitation at DCA was 2016, in which DCA received 31.70 inches. This marks the third consecutive year of below normal precipitation at DCA; however, the preceding five years were all above normal there, including the record-breaking 66.28 inches in 2018.

Those are interesting numbers, but a tad late for this season's contest.

DCA snow total today has been finalized at 0.4, and IAD snow total has been finallzed at 0.7. See updated seasonal totals below.

Preliminary snow reports are in this morning for BWI (1.0 inches), DCA (0.3), and IAD (0.5). These amounts are not enough to change the leaderboard, but @rjvanalscontinues to inch closer to leader @LittleVillageWx I will update the table late this afternoon.

RIC snow has been finalized at 4.0 inches for December 8th, to bring the seasonal total there to 6.0 inches and shaking up our leaderboard. We now have 13 negative departures at RIC, and @JenkinsJinkiescannot now catch @rjvanalsoverall. @LittleVillageWxis still in the lead, but a combined 1.1 inches of additional snow at RIC and DCA will make @rjvanalsthe new leader.

Just last snow season, SBY recorded 21.3 inches vs 15.5 at IAD, 14.9 at DCA, 12.7 at BWI, 12.4 at LYH, and 11.7 at RIC.

Thanks. I will wait until tomorrow to update.

FYI, BWI snow has been upgraded to 1.0 inches and IAD snow has been upgraded to 1.3 inches. See below -- there is no relative change in the standings.