A rebound year for snowmen

posted Feb 8, 2011
snowfall totals snowmen 2010-2011-Feb

Totals as of February 7 of each season. What a cute little snowman you were, 2009-2010.

If it seems like we've gotten a lot of snow this winter, it's probably because... we have. This year's count is about 50 percent ahead of a typical year. And this season's snow piles might feel especially tall because last year was a down year. (graph above)

Despite the snowy resurgence, we're probably not headed for the record -- which is 112.5 inches, set in 1970-71 (we came close in 2002-2003 with 105.4). But a top 20 finish is possible -- we're only about 17 inches behind 1987-88 for #20 spot in the rankings.

Data from the National Weather Service. Totals as of the end of February 7.

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