NAM model showing temperatures in the 20's Wednesday morning over the Northern Plains.

Often times, it goes unappreciated. Most times, it becomes a subconscious way of life. However, if one were to take a look back at the diverse nature of the weather we experience in this part of the country, they would be surprised. Our area does not fall under the typical definition for a center of "severe weather". Still, this last calendar year has offered it all. From tornadoes in New York City last September 2010, to the record breaking winter of 2010-2011, to a summer which set records for above average temperature anomalies, all finally topped off by an earthquake felt on the east coast, and the severe impacts of Hurricane Irene. It has been a wild ride in our area. Yet, one thing remains consistent. Four times a year, the calendar switches to a new season. Whether it be Summer, Autumn, Winter, or Spring, the conditions which surround our daily lives change, so dramatically that we lose over 5 hours of sunlight in a 4 month period. This month, Autumn will officially begin on September 21st. Last month, we were still experiencing temperatures well into the 90's. Those seem like an incredibly distant memory, especially now, after a historic month of rainfall..where New York City set it's record for most rainfall observed in a month, ever. 

NAM model showing mid level disturbance bringing cold air over Northern US. NYC area is highlighted in orange.