>ONE FOR THE AGES: Northeastern US brought to standstill following Historic October Snowstorm, Thai Floods Worsen

Written by on October 30, 2011 in Rest of Europe with 0 Comments

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In Today’s Blog

Latest UK-Europe Discussion @ #BRITISH ISLES-EUROPE
With winds blowing from a south, southwest direction across Ireland and the UK throughout the upcoming week, cloud, outbreaks of rain and mild temps will remain dominant (Includes Video)

Latest US Discussion @ #UNITED STATES
Cold-Winter-like night ahead for snowbound areas of Northeast as Canadian High settles in. Northern Plains may see their first Snowstorm next weekend

Latest on #WEATHER TALK
Photos of the Great Pre Hallowen Northeast Snowstorm

Latest Weather from India-Sub-Continent @ #INDIA-SUB CONT
Latest Indian-Sub Continental Weather News from Rajesh Kapadia

Today’s Weather Headlines

US Latest

ONE FOR THE AGES
Northeastern US brought to standstill as tree limbs crash onto powerlines cutting power to millions.

Latest Count of Those Currently In the Dark: 2,765,883

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Storm Highlights

– 3 People Dead

– 2.5 Million Lost Power

– Dozens of Locales with 20+ inch totals

– State of Emergencies Declared in New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachussetts and New York

– Hundreds of Stranded Passangers Camp out at Connecticut Airport.

New October Snow Records
THE WEATHER CHANNEL

These are just some of the noteworthy records (there are many more) set across the Northeast from this historic snowstorm. Outside of Worcester, which typically sees its first measurable snow (0.1″ or more) on November 17, most of these cities do not typically see their first measurable snow until another month to month and a half from now!

Hartford, CT – 12.3″ on Saturday crushed the previous single day record snow total in October of 1.7″ set on October 10, 1979.

Worcester, MA – 11.4″ on Saturday beats the previous single day record snow total in October of 7.5″ set on October 10, 1979.

Newark, NJ
– 5.2″ on Saturday was the most snow ever recorded on any October day in history. This is also only the second time with measurable snow in October. The last time measurable snow occurred was when just .3″ fell on October 22, 1952.

New York, NY (Central Park) – 1.3″ on Saturday is the only time in October history that an inch or more of snow has been recorded during the month. This is also just the 4th time in history with measurable snow during the month.

Allentown, PA – 6.8″ on Saturday is the largest October snowstorm in history and just the 6th time in history with measurable snow in October.

Harrisburg, PA – 9.7″ on Saturday is the largest October snowstorm in history and just the 5th time since 1889 that measurable snow has been recorded in October.

Jaffrey, NH – Received 31.4″, which is the biggest snow total from this storm as of early Sunday morning. 

Downed tree limb catches fire on a power line in York, Pa., Saturday afternoon. Photo courtesy of AccuWeather.com Facebook Fan Kristi M.

Three dead, millions without power from East Coast snowstorm
CNN

Snowstorm Strands JetBlue Passengers on Runway for Seven Hours
FOX NEWS

Black Ice Causes 30-Car Pile-Up, Two Killed
ACCUWEATHER.COM

Historic October Snowstorm Still Crushing New England
ACCUWEATHER.COM

New York City Shatters October Snow Record
ACCUWEATHER.COM

More Flooding Downpours for Miami, Fort Lauderdale
ACCUWEATHER.COM

Asia Latest

Dirty Flood Waters Engulf Bangkok, Thailand, situation worsens

Thailand urges vigilance as flooding woes continue
CNN

Flood-wary Bangkok is contrast of misery, normalcy
NBC NEWS

Other News Items

Just how big is 7 billion?
CNN

THE EXTREMES OF THE DAY

TODAY’S EXTREMES HERE AT MY HOUSE

HIGH: 55
LOW: 48

Thanks for reading.
-Mark

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