Boston is in a snow drought. Do you miss winter weather?
Plus, tell us what snowy weather activities you miss or enjoy.
It has been more than 726 days — and counting — since four inches or more of snow has fallen in Boston and given the upcoming stretch of warm weather, it seems unlikely it’ll happen before the start of spring. We’re officially experiencing a snow drought.
Only 9.7 inches of snow has been recorded at Logan International Airport so far this season, about a quarter of the amount of snowfall that would typically accumulate during the entire season.
Earlier this month, Boston and surrounding areas were expected to get a snowstorm so bad with Mayor Michelle Wu declared a snow emergency and canceled school for Boston Public School students. But the predicted snowstorm turned out to be more of a snow bust. Instead, 6-year-old Evelyn Warner from Dorchester (and many other snow-lovers) woke up on Feb. 13 to rain as opposed to the predicted foot of snow.
“I’m really sad,” she told the Boston Globe. “I wanted to go sledding and it’s really hard to go sledding without any snow.”
The lack of snowfall has disrupted more than just snow-day fun and has impacted long-standing Northeast traditions. The organizers of the longest sled dog race in the eastern United States said Monday they are canceling the event due to a lack of snow on the ground.
The Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races have taken place in Fort Kent, Maine for more than three decades. But this year, with snowfall well below average in Maine, the organizers deemed it not safe to run the races.
“The unique challenges presented by the lack of snow have led us to conclude that moving forward with this year’s race could compromise the well-being of all involved,” Can-Am president Dennis Cyr said in a statement. “It is a decision made with heavy hearts but necessary caution.”
As the planet warms, milder winters are expected to increase in the future. And with temperatures expected to climb into the high 50s on Tuesday and Wednesday, Boston meteorologists suggest that any chances for a big snowstorm are quickly fading, save for a March or April surprise.
We want to know how you are handling the weather changes. Are you happy about the warm weather we’re experiencing? Or do you miss the cold? If so, what are some of your favorite snowy activities?
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