So people, this is what it is all about. As a weather nerd, nothing and I mean nothing, compares to the buildup before a potential blockbuster snowstorm. Forget hurricanes, tornadoes and flash floods. This is where the excitement lies. It's like the buildup to the NFL draft! So much anticipation and excitement. And we all feel it, one way or another. Even the naysayers of winter, the ones who publicly wish for no snow this winter, secretly get excited for big snowstorm. If for nothing else than to have something to complain about. There is nothing like it.
Northeast snow storms have the potential to drop several feet of snow on major cities at any point in the winter. Outside of mountain storms or lake effect storms, no other area experiences anything close on such a regular basis. Need some proof? Just look at Minneapolis this past week. A modest 17 inches of snow fell in that area and caused chaos, highlighted by the freak collapse of the Metrodome. No one would ever accuse a resident of Minnesota of not being used to snow, but 17 inches in 24 hours? Just doesn't happen very often there.
I won't go so far as to call us lucky, but I will point out the uniqueness. For a region that often defines itself by its harsh weather, blockbuster snowstorms remain at the top for anticipation, drastically felt effects and everyone's favorite, bust potential. This next potential snowstorm is no different. Add to it the fact that it is the first storm of the year and would fall less than a week before Christmas and we are talking about one big attention grabbing storm.
Hit or miss, enjoy this feeling while it lasts people. It is often the best part about these things. The outcome very rarely meets the anticipation. And of course, even weather nerds hate shoveling.
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