SPECIAL: 2011-12 Winter Forecast

This is my blog preview of the winter ahead. Last winter we had a blizzard blitz-from Christmas to Groundhog day, with at least a storm per week. The snow total for the season ended up double than normal-with about 80 inches total. The data this year supports fewer nor'easters-but still above average snowfall. I get this data from multiple sources online and this is my best estimate. This winter for each storm I will predict snowfall totals for the immediate Boston area.

Here are the avg temps and snow for each month:

December Avg: Winter begins on Dec. 21

Avg High: 43
Avg Snow: 7.5 inches

my 2011 December Predictions:

Avg High: 45
Snow Total: 8 inches

January avg:
Avg High: 37
Avg Snow: 11.3


My 2012 January predictions:

Avg High: 38
Total Snow: 22

Feb avg:

Avg High: 39
Avg Snow :11.3

My 2012 Feb. Predictions:

Avg High: 40
Total Snow: 15

Avg march:

Avg High: 46
Avg Snow: 8.1

My March 2012 Predictions:

Avg High: 48
Avg Snow: 10


Final Snow Total For Boston Avg: 42.3 inches

My 2011-12 Winter Snow Total forecast: 55 inches

Other Snow Dates: For Boston

Biggest snowstorms

Feb. 17,2003: 27.8 inches
Blizzard of 78: 27.1
April Fools Day 1997: 23.7

Earliest Snow: Oct. 1oth
Late Snow: May 5th

Largest Snow Totals ever: inches

1995-96: 107.3
1993-94: 96
1947-48: 89.6

Least Snow Seasons: Inches

1936-37: 8.2
1972-23: 11.1
1979-80: 12.2