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== Events ==
== Events ==
=== Late October winter storm===
A winter storm, unofficially known as ''Winter Storm Archer'' by [[The Weather Channel]] caused heavy snowfall mainly in [[Montana]] and [[North Dakota]]. Prior to the storm, the [[National Weather Service]] issued winter storm warnings stretching from [[Washington (state)|Washington]] eastwards into [[North Dakota]].<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/10/24/winter-storm-west-snow-dakotas/ Season’s first winter storm to bury Mountain West, North Dakota in snow], [[Washington Post]], October 24, 2023</ref> Snowfall totals of at least {{convert|6|in|cm|abbr=on}} stretched from the [[Bitterroots]] in western Montana into northwestern [[Minnesota]], with up to {{convert|24|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow in the suburbs of [[Helena, Montana|Helena]]. With {{convert|11|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow, the snowstorm pushed [[Glasgow, Montana|Glasgow]] up to their snowiest October on record.<ref>[https://www.wunderground.com/article/storms/winter/news/2023-10-23-winter-storm-rockies-northern-plains-cold-plunge First Winter Storm Of Season, 'Archer', Dumped Over A Foot Of Snow in Montana, North Dakota], [[Weather Underground]], October 26, 2023</ref> The winter storm also prompted the [[National Park Service]] to shut down much of [[Yellowstone National Park]].<ref>[https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/yellowstone-national-park-temporary-closure-winter-storm-october-2023 Yellowstone National Park advises against travel as winter storm prompts closed roads], Fox Weather, October 27, 2023</ref> The snowfall and subsequent cold temperatures also resulted in a delayed harvest in [[Pierce County, North Dakota]], where {{convert|9|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow fell in [[Rugby, North Dakota|Rugby]] and up to {{convert|15.5|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow fell in [[Stanley, North Dakota|Stanley]], with highs expected to be below {{convert|30|F|C}} throughout the week.<ref>[https://www.thepiercecountytribune.com/news/local-news/2023/11/04/first-storm-of-season-delays-harvest/ First storm of season delays harvest], The Pierce County Tribune, November 4, 2023</ref>

===Pre-Thanksgiving storm complex===
===Pre-Thanksgiving storm complex===
A winter storm affected [[New England]] shortly before [[Thanksgiving (United States)|Thanksgiving]]. Up to {{convert|6|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow fell in the state of [[Vermont]], with [[New Hampshire]] and [[Maine]] also recording over {{convert|4|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow.<ref>[https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/how-much-did-you-get-snowfall-totals-from-wednesdays-storm/3198864/ How much did you get? Snowfall totals from Wednesday's storm], NBC 10 Boston, November 22, 2023</ref> The snowstorm resulted in 53 car crashes in New Hampshire,<ref>[https://www.wmur.com/article/snow-wintry-mix-making-for-messy-road-conditions-in-parts-of-new-hampshire/45917025# Snow, wintry mix make for messy road conditions in parts of New Hampshire], WMUR, November 22, 2023</ref> with one crash resulting in [[Interstate 93]] shutting down near [[Littleton, New Hampshire|Littleton]]. Normal pre-Thanksgiving traffic was expected to be worsened due to the storm.<ref>[https://www.necn.com/news/local/weather-disrupts-thanksgiving-travel-wednesday/3097949/ Crashes reported across Mass., NH as weather disrupts Thanksgiving travel], NECN, November 22, 2023</ref> The storm also resulted in 55 flight cancellations.<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4322746-winds-rain-snow-northeast-thanksgiving/ Winds, rain and snow hit Northeast amid Thanksgiving travel rush], The Hill, November 22, 2023</ref> Further south, heavy rain fell in the [[New York Metropolitan area]], with some areas reporting over {{convert|3|in|mm|abbr=on}}.<ref>https://www.weather.gov/okx/pns112223</ref> Daily rainfall records were broken on November 22 in [[Islip, New York|Islip]], [[Bridgeport, Connecticut|Bridgeport]] and [[LaGuardia Airport]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/NWSNewYorkNY/status/1727478780745392420 Here are wind & rain reports across the local region regarding the storm system that moved across earlier today, https://weather.gov/okx/pns112223 Climate note with rain, LaGuardia NY (1.78"), Islip NY (1.25"), and Bridgeport CT (2.37") all set daily rainfall records for November 22nd.], NWS New York, November 22, 2023</ref>
A winter storm affected [[New England]] shortly before [[Thanksgiving (United States)|Thanksgiving]]. Up to {{convert|6|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow fell in the state of [[Vermont]], with [[New Hampshire]] and [[Maine]] also recording over {{convert|4|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow.<ref>[https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/how-much-did-you-get-snowfall-totals-from-wednesdays-storm/3198864/ How much did you get? Snowfall totals from Wednesday's storm], NBC 10 Boston, November 22, 2023</ref> The snowstorm resulted in 53 car crashes in New Hampshire,<ref>[https://www.wmur.com/article/snow-wintry-mix-making-for-messy-road-conditions-in-parts-of-new-hampshire/45917025# Snow, wintry mix make for messy road conditions in parts of New Hampshire], WMUR, November 22, 2023</ref> with one crash resulting in [[Interstate 93]] shutting down near [[Littleton, New Hampshire|Littleton]]. Normal pre-Thanksgiving traffic was expected to be worsened due to the storm.<ref>[https://www.necn.com/news/local/weather-disrupts-thanksgiving-travel-wednesday/3097949/ Crashes reported across Mass., NH as weather disrupts Thanksgiving travel], NECN, November 22, 2023</ref> The storm also resulted in 55 flight cancellations.<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4322746-winds-rain-snow-northeast-thanksgiving/ Winds, rain and snow hit Northeast amid Thanksgiving travel rush], The Hill, November 22, 2023</ref> Further south, heavy rain fell in the [[New York Metropolitan area]], with some areas reporting over {{convert|3|in|mm|abbr=on}}.<ref>https://www.weather.gov/okx/pns112223</ref> Daily rainfall records were broken on November 22 in [[Islip, New York|Islip]], [[Bridgeport, Connecticut|Bridgeport]] and [[LaGuardia Airport]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/NWSNewYorkNY/status/1727478780745392420 Here are wind & rain reports across the local region regarding the storm system that moved across earlier today, https://weather.gov/okx/pns112223 Climate note with rain, LaGuardia NY (1.78"), Islip NY (1.25"), and Bridgeport CT (2.37") all set daily rainfall records for November 22nd.], NWS New York, November 22, 2023</ref>

Revision as of 22:32, 25 November 2023

2023–24 North American winter
Seasonal boundaries
Meteorological winterDecember 1 – February 29
Astronomical winterDecember 21 – March 20
Seasonal statistics
Total fatalitiesUnknown
Total damageUnknown
North American winters

The 2023–24 North American winter refers to winter in North America as it will occur across the continent from late 2023 to early 2024. The season begins at the winter solstice, which will occur on December 21, 2023, and ends at the spring equinox on March 19, 2024.[1] Based on the meteorological definition, the first day of winter will start on December 1 and the last day will be February 29.[2] However, winter storms may occur outside of these limits.

Seasonal forecasts

Temperature outlook
Precipitation outlook

On October 4, 2023, AccuWeather released their winter prediction. They called for a El Niño; their forecast called for the Southeastern United States and California to be wetter than average, some of which could form severe weather outbreaks. The Midwestern United States was predicted to have higher temperatures and drier conditions than average. AccuWeather notes that cities like Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh are expected to have more snowfall than last year. The predictions for the West Coast were that storms will occur commonly in the winter.[3]

Seasonal summary

Regional Snowfall Index

Events

Pre-Thanksgiving storm complex

A winter storm affected New England shortly before Thanksgiving. Up to 6 in (15 cm) of snow fell in the state of Vermont, with New Hampshire and Maine also recording over 4 in (10 cm) of snow.[4] The snowstorm resulted in 53 car crashes in New Hampshire,[5] with one crash resulting in Interstate 93 shutting down near Littleton. Normal pre-Thanksgiving traffic was expected to be worsened due to the storm.[6] The storm also resulted in 55 flight cancellations.[7] Further south, heavy rain fell in the New York Metropolitan area, with some areas reporting over 3 in (76 mm).[8] Daily rainfall records were broken on November 22 in Islip, Bridgeport and LaGuardia Airport.[9]

Season effects

2023–24 North American winter season statistics
Event
name
Dates active RSI category RSI value Highest
gust
mph (km/h)
Minimum
pressure
(mbar)
Maximum
snow
in (cm)
Maximum
ice
in (mm)
Areas affected Damage
(2023 USD)
Deaths
Season aggregates
0 RSI storms October 24 – TBD 987 24 (61) Unknown ≥ $0 0

See also

References

  1. ^ "Earth's Seasons" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2017-09-08. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  2. ^ "Meteorological Versus Astronomical Seasons". Archived from the original on 2017-01-18. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  3. ^ AccuWeather's 2023-2024 US winter forecast, AccuWeather, October 4, 2023
  4. ^ How much did you get? Snowfall totals from Wednesday's storm, NBC 10 Boston, November 22, 2023
  5. ^ Snow, wintry mix make for messy road conditions in parts of New Hampshire, WMUR, November 22, 2023
  6. ^ Crashes reported across Mass., NH as weather disrupts Thanksgiving travel, NECN, November 22, 2023
  7. ^ Winds, rain and snow hit Northeast amid Thanksgiving travel rush, The Hill, November 22, 2023
  8. ^ https://www.weather.gov/okx/pns112223
  9. ^ Here are wind & rain reports across the local region regarding the storm system that moved across earlier today, https://weather.gov/okx/pns112223 Climate note with rain, LaGuardia NY (1.78"), Islip NY (1.25"), and Bridgeport CT (2.37") all set daily rainfall records for November 22nd., NWS New York, November 22, 2023
Preceded by North American winters
2023–24
Succeeded by
2024–25