2023–24 North American winter#Mid-January cold wave

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On October 19, 2023, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center released its U.S. Winter Outlook.{{cite web|title=U.S. Winter Outlook: Wetter South, warmer North {{!}} National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|url=https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/us-winter-outlook-wetter-south-warmer-north|access-date=2023-10-19|website=www.noaa.gov}} The temperature and precipitation outlooks reflected the likelihood of a El Niño pattern that was already in place during most of the winter. The forecast called for warmer than average temperatures across much of the northern United States, as well as the East Coast, with near-average temperatures in the central United States. The forecast also called for drier than average conditions across the northern United States, and wetter than average conditions in much of the southern United States. Earlier 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 winter.

The predictions for the West Coast were that storms will occur commonly in the winter.[https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/us-winter-forecast-for-the-2023-2024-season/1583853 AccuWeather's 2023-2024 US winter forecast], AccuWeather, October 4, 2023

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{{Infobox winter storm small

| RSI = 0

| Image =Late November winter storm 2023-11-26 1800Z.jpg

| Track =

| lowest pressure =

| max snow = 42.7

| duration = November 26–28, 2023

| fatalities = 4

| damage = Unknown

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A winter storm affected much of the Great Plains shortly after U.S. Thanksgiving. Three people were killed in fatal car crashes along Interstate 80 in Nebraska, where 14 crashes occurred and portions of the highway were shut down.[https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/nsp-investigating-multiple-fatality-crashes NSP INVESTIGATING MULTIPLE FATALITY CRASHES], Nebraska State Patrol, November 25, 2023 The state of Wyoming also responded to 125 car crashes within a 48-hour period.[https://weather.com/news/weather/news/2023-11-25-thanksgiving-travel-sunday-winter-storm Deadly Winter Storm Treks East On Busy Thanksgiving Travel Weekend], The Weather Channel, November 26, 2023 Lander, Wyoming received their snowiest day since 1999 when {{convert|19|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow piled up.[https://www.the-express.com/news/weather/119460/winter-storm-cait Winter Storm Cait leaves more than 2million people stranded as it pummels the Great Plains], Daily Express, November 24, 2023 The second snowiest November day was realized in Topeka and Wichita.[https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/deadly-winter-storm-midwest-great-lakes-snow-travel Deadly winter storm slows post-Thanksgiving travel in Midwest, Great Lakes], Fox Weather, November 26, 2023 Interstate 135 was briefly shut down due to the snow, as was Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport.[https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1147581 Storm Events Database], NOAA Further east, the city of Chicago recorded {{convert|1.8|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow on November 26.[https://news.wttw.com/2023/11/27/sunday-s-snowfall-total-chicago-all-18-inches-it-beat-odds Sunday’s Snowfall Total in Chicago, All 1.8 Inches of It, Beat the Odds], WTTW News, November 27, 2023 Further east, lake effect snow fell around Lake Erie, which resulted in a fatal car crash in Pennsylvania, a 20-vehicle pileup near Cleveland and Ontario Highway 403 shutting down. The highest snowfall total was {{convert|42.7|in|cm|abbr=on}} in Highmarket, New York.[https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/multiday-lake-effect-snowstorm-western-new-york-northeast Lake-effect snowstorm turns deadly in Pennsylvania after dumping more than 3.5 feet of snow in New York], Fox News, November 28, 2023

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{{Infobox winter storm small

| RSI = 0

| Image =

| Track =Christmas Day blizzard 2023-12-26 1850Z.jpg

| lowest pressure = 1003

| max snow = 14.6

| duration = December 25–27, 2023

| fatalities = 1

| damage =

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On Christmas Day, an intensifying low pressure system developing into a blizzard struck the Upper Midwest, dropping more than {{convert|12–18|in|cm}} of snow. Spearfish, South Dakota recorded {{convert|14.6|in|cm}} of snow.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-27 |title=Post-holiday storms will create travel troubles for millions with rain, snow and icy mix |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/post-holiday-storms-will-create-travel-trouble-millions-rain-snow-icy-rcna131317 |access-date=2024-01-05 |publisher=NBC News |language=en}} Whiteout conditions and strong gusty winds were reported in states like Nebraska and North and South Dakota due to the storm.{{Cite news |last1=Carballo |first1=Rebecca |last2=Yoon |first2=John |last3=Diaz |first3=Johnny |date=2023-12-25 |title=Blizzard Conditions Disrupt Travel Across Northern and Central Plains |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/25/us/weather-snow-travel-blizzard-advisory.html |access-date=2024-01-05 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} Blizzard warnings were issued for a large part of Nebraska and South Dakota as well as parts of northern Kansas. The system caused many accidents as a result, including jackknifed semis on eastbound Interstate 80 in Nebraska, forcing a portion of that road to close for several hours. Significant closures also occurred on Interstate 90 in South Dakota and Interstate 70 in Colorado.[https://www.fox9.com/news/i-90-in-south-dakota-closed-due-to-blizzard-conditions I-90 in South Dakota closed due to blizzard conditions], Fox 9 South Dakota, December 26, 2023[https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-blizzard-conditions-interstate-70-eastbound-closed-eastern-plains/ Interstate 70 eastbound closes Tuesday afternoon on Colorado's Eastern Plains amid blizzard conditions], CBS Colorado, December 26, 2023 Badlands National Park was closed due to the blizzard. The storm also caused one fatality on icy roads in Kansas.[https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/ice-storms-blizzards-pummel-central-us-day-after-105930083 Ice storms and blizzards pummel the central US a day after Christmas], ABC News, December 26, 2023

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{{Infobox winter storm small

| RSI = 0

| Image =Early January nor'easter 2024-01-07 1830Z.jpg

| Track =

| lowest pressure = 988

| max snow = 18

| duration = January 6–7, 2024

| fatalities =

| damage = Unknown

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A winter storm, that became a nor'easter, affected the Northeastern United States from January 6–7, 2024. Multiple locations in several states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut recorded {{convert|1|ft|cm}} of snow. 13,000 customers also lost power in Massachusetts.[https://www.wunderground.com/article/storms/winter/news/2024-01-07-winter-storm-finn-ember-live-updates Winter Weather Live Updates: Airport Delays Hit Boston; NY Drivers Told To Stay Home], Weather Underground, January 7, 2024 The storm also ended the longest stretch without measurable snow in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and the longest stretch without {{convert|1|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow in State College, Pennsylvania.[https://x.com/nwsstatecollege/status/1743621348419665966?s=46&t=w8Gp3NcH6th9VzdY5gs4Pw It has been 346 days since the last widespread snowfall in Central PA (January 25, 2023). Today's snowfall should end the following record-breaking snow droughts:📍State College: longest stretch without 1"📍Harrisburg: longest stretch without 0.1" #PAwx], NWS State College, Twitter, January 7, 2024 Portions of the Massachusetts Turnpike closed due to snow.[https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/weekend-noreaster-winter-weather-snow-wind-ice.amp Nor'easter slams Northeast with a foot of snow, flash freeze could lead to dangerous travel in New England], Fox Weather, January 7, 2024 In addition, planned construction along the New York Thruway between Orange County and Ulster County was postponed by a week.[https://www.thruway.ny.gov/news/pressrel/2024/01/2024-01-10-orange-ulster-closures.html TRAVEL ALERT: NORTHBOUND THRUWAY (I-87) BETWEEN ORANGE AND ULSTER COUNTIES TO FULLY CLOSE TO ALL TRAFFIC SATURDAY NIGHT, JAN. 13, 2024, FOR AT LEAST 12 HOURS TO FACILITATE OVERPASS REMOVAL], New York Thruway Authority, January 10, 2024 Despite over {{convert|1|ft|cm|abbr=on}} of snow in Port Jervis, New York, the record snow drought in New York City continued, as Central Park only picked up {{convert|0.2|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow.[https://abc7ny.com/how-much-snow-new-york-totals-snowfall-total/14290751/ HOW MUCH SNOW FELL IN NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, AND CONNECTICUT], ABC7NY, January 7, 2024 Boston measured {{convert|3.8|in|cm|abbr=on}} during the snow event, with {{convert|5.6|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow in Providence, Rhode Island and {{convert|10.4|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow in Hartford, Connecticut.[https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2024-01-04-winter-storm-ember-forecast-northeast-winter-storm Winter Storm Ember Brought Snow, Rain, Gusty Winds From West To Northeast (RECAP)], The Weather Channel, January 8, 2024 Areas more north and inland of Boston, however, saw significantly higher snowfall totals from the storm, such as {{convert|15.5|in|cm|abbr=on}} in Worcester, {{convert|15.1|in|cm|abbr=on}} in Fitchburg, {{convert|13.0|in|cm|abbr=on}} in Newburyport, and {{convert|17.4|in|cm|abbr=on}} in Groveland. Coastal New Hampshire and Maine received similar totals, with {{convert|12.8|in|cm|abbr=on}} measured in both Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Portland, Maine.[https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=box NOWData Boston, Massachusetts][https://www.weather.gov/wrh/Climate?wfo=gyx NOWData Gray/Portland, Maine] In total, 702 flights were cancelled due to the storm, with 1122 delays.[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/us-weather-over-700-flights-cancelled-more-than-1100-delayed-check-flight-cancellation-policy-compensation/articleshow/106616425.cms?from=mdr US weather: Over 700 flights cancelled, more than 1,100 delayed. Check flight cancellation policy, compensation], US News, January 7, 2024

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From January 8–19, following a pattern change, four consecutive winter storms affected much of the country with rain, snow, blizzard conditions and flooding.

{{Infobox winter storm small

| RSI = 2.38

| Image = Cyclone traveling across the United States Jan 9 2024.png

| Track = 01 09 24 Trough.gif

| lowest pressure = 976

| max snow = 21

| duration = January 8–10, 2024

| fatalities = 2

| damage = $2.7 billion (2024 USD)

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{{main|January 8–10, 2024 North American storm complex}}

The first winter storm, named Winter Storm Finn by The Weather Channel, hit the Midwest, Southeast, and East Coast on January 8–10, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://weather.com/news/news/2024-01-09-live-updates-winter-storm-finn-severe-storms|title=Finn: At Least Three Dead, 7,000+ Flight Delays, 600,000+ Power Outages|last1=Childs|first1=Jan Wesner|last2=Breslin|first2=Sean|website=The Weather Channel|date=January 8, 2024|access-date=January 14, 2024}} Interstate 70 was closed from Watkins, Colorado to the Kansas state line due to the storm.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-state-patrol-la-junta-se-colorado-closed-winter-storm-travel/|title=I-70 east of Denver closed, Colorado State Patrol: "SE Colorado is closed" as winter storm stifles travel|last=McRae|first=Jennifer|website=CBS Colorado|date=January 8, 2024|access-date=January 14, 2024}} Winds in Colorado gusted up to {{convert|80|mph|kph|abbr=on}}, while winds in New Mexico reached {{convert|76|mph|kph|abbr=on}}. Snow drifts in the Oklahoma Panhandle reached {{convert|4-5|ft|m}} due to wind and heavy snowfall.{{cite web|url=https://www.wunderground.com/article/storms/winter/news/2024-01-05-winter-storm-finn-forecast-snow-wind-west-plains-midwest-northeast|title=Winter Storm Finn Spreading Snow, Strong Winds into The Midwest, Northeast|website=Weather Underground|date=January 10, 2024|access-date=January 14, 2024}} In the Eastern United States, many states had over 40,000 customers lose power, with 130,000 power outages in New York and 90,000 power outages in Pennsylvania.{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/at-least-6-dead-after-winter-storm-finn-slams-midwest-east-coast-8424607|title=At Least 6 Dead After Winter Storm Finn Slams Midwest, East Coast with Snow, Rain and Tornadoes|last=Adams|first=Abigail|magazine=People|date=January 10, 2024|access-date=January 14, 2024}} Western New York was hit hard, with winds gusting to {{convert|74|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} in Dunkirk and {{convert|78|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} in Watertown;{{cite web|url=https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2024/01/10/top-wind-gust-speeds-from-ny-storm/72173565007/|title=See the top wind gust speeds from NY storm|last=Howe|first=Steve|website=Democrat and Chronicle|date=January 10, 2024|access-date=January 14, 2024}} the National Weather Service's Buffalo office warned in an Area Forecast Discussion that gusts from the southeast descending from Tug Hill could reach "potentially generational" levels.{{cite web|url=https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=BUF&issuedby=BUF&product=AFD&format=CI&version=38|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114011042/https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=BUF&issuedby=BUF&product=AFD&format=CI&version=38|date=January 9, 2024|archive-date=January 14, 2024|title=Area Forecast Discussion|website=National Weather Service Buffalo, New York|access-date=January 14, 2024}} Maine experienced the storm as a "sou'easter", with the strongest winds occurring simultaneously with astronomical hide tide, leading to widespread coastal flooding. Gale-force winds occurred along the coast, especially in the Down East region, further contributing to coastal flooding, erosion, and structural damage.{{Cite web |last=Hemmen |first=Pim Van |date=2024-03-18 |title=The New Normal? |url=https://www.soundingsonline.com/voices/the-new-normal |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=Soundings Online |language=en-us}}

In total, about 1,350 flights were canceled, more than 8,700 more flights were delayed, about two dozen tornadoes were reported, and at least 6 people died because of the storm, with 2 being winter storm related.

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====Second storm (January 10–13)====

{{Main|January 10–13, 2024 North American storm complex}}

{{Infobox winter storm small

| RSI = 0

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| Track =

| lowest pressure = 981

| max snow = 41

| duration = January 10–13, 2024

| fatalities = 5

| damage = $70.3 million (2024 USD)

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The second system, named Winter Storm Gerri by The Weather Channel, which brought blizzard conditions to some areas, hit most of the U.S. starting on January 10, 2024, sweeping from the Northwest into the Midwest, Great Lakes area, and the East Coast.[https://weather.com/forecast/national/news/2024-01-08-second-major-winter-storm-gerri-late-week-snow-severe-winds Winter Storm Gerri A Second Late-Week Strike Of Snow, Severe Weather, Winds, Rain, Then Coldest Air Of Season], The Weather Channel, January 8, 2024[https://www.wunderground.com/article/storms/winter/news/2024-01-10-winter-storm-gerri-forecast-snow-wind-west-midwest-northeast Winter Storm Gerri Wraps Up In Great Lakes After Bringing Blizzard To Midwest, Northwest], Weather Underground, January 13, 2024 Almost every U.S. state became under some form of weather alert.[https://abcnews.go.com/US/us-state-weather-alert-storms-sweep-country/story?id=106351549 Almost every US state is under a weather alert as storms sweep across the country], ABC News, January 13, 2024

The storm resulted in blizzard warnings for Oregon and Washington's mountain areas for the first time since 2012.[https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/01/12/Winter-storm-Geri-blasts-much-of-the-country/5071705035544/ Winter storm Gerri blasts much of the U.S.], United Press International, January 12, 2024 Crater Lake National Park closed due to the winter storm.[https://kqennewsradio.com/2024/01/12/crater-lake-national-park-closed-due-to-stormy-conditions/ CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK CLOSED DUE TO STORMY CONDITIONS], KQEN News Radio 1240, January 12, 2024 Following the storm, record cold conditions were observed in Washington, with Seattle observing a low of {{convert|13|F|C}}, their coldest temperature since 1990. Ski resorts in on Mount Baker closed due to the cold as well.[https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/snow-falls-north-sound-seattle-area-faces-coldest-temps-over-2-decades/QICT44NKRJBMBFPVHFRXYLP3DM/?outputType=amp Seattle area could see coldest temps in 33 years as brutal chill sweeps through region], KIRO7, January 13, 2024 More than 443,000 customers lost power from Oregon to Michigan, with 111,000 outages in Oregon alone.[https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/14/weather/south-winter-storm-arctic-blast-monday/index.html Brutal arctic blast blanketing much of the US is set to deliver record cold temperatures as the South braces for snow and ice], CNN, January 15, 2023 Portions of Interstate 70 in Kansas were closed due to the winter weather. Moline, Illinois recorded their second snowiest day on record on January 12, with {{convert|15.4|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow.[https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2024-01-10-winter-storm-gerri-forecast-snow-wind-west-midwest-northeast Winter Storm Gerri Wraps Up In Great Lakes After Bringing Blizzard To Midwest, Northwest (RECAP)], The Weather Channel, January 13, 2024 High tides due to the storm in New York City resulted in parts of Hudson River Park being closed and ferries to the Statue of Liberty being suspended.[https://www.ebroadsheet.com/downtown-wakes-up-to-sunny-day-flooding/ Downtown Wakes Up to Sunny Day Flooding], The Broadsheet, January 13, 2024 Coastal Maine was once again, for the second time in 4 days, affected by widespread coastal flooding and gale-force winds, leading to structural destruction and coastal bank erosion. Record tide gauge levels of 14.57 ft were recorded in Portland, causing the 2024 Portland Flood. The storm, combined with the January 9th storm, created an estimated US$70.3 million in damages for the state of Maine, prompting a major disaster declaration to be declared in the state by President Joe Biden.{{Cite web |last=Burns |first=Christopher |date=2024-03-21 |title=Joe Biden declares Maine's twin January storms a major disaster |url=http://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/03/21/politics/washington/maine-january-storms-joe-biden-disaster-declaration/ |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=Bangor Daily News |language=en-US}}

Nationwide, over 2000 flights were canceled on January 12 and over another 1000 were canceled on January 13. A state of emergency and travel ban was declared in Western New York, forcing the playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills to be postponed from January 14 at 1pm to January 15 at 4:30pm. In addition, an NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings suffered a 52-minute delay.[https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/maple-leafs-red-wings-game-delayed-30-minutes-due-to-winter-weather/ Maple Leafs-Red Wings game delayed until 7:52 p.m. ET due to winter weather], Sports Net, January 14, 2024 Portions of Queen Elizabeth Way were also closed.{{Cite web |date=2024-01-13 |title=QEW between Ontario St to Beamsville and Victoria Ave have now reopened: OPP |url=https://www.cp24.com/mobile/news/qew-between-ontario-st-to-beamsville-and-victoria-ave-have-now-reopened-opp-1.6724541?cache=yes |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=CP24 |language=en}} Five people died due to the storm: three in Oregon,[https://www.kgw.com/article/weather/severe-weather/portland-winter-storm-snow-ice-cold/283-ee0f9c04-2c4b-4bef-aaac-855f2a789829 Portland area winter storm: 3 dead; hundreds of thousands lose power], KGW8, January 13, 2024 one person in California, and one in Wisconsin.[https://www.wunderground.com/article/news/news/2024-01-12-winter-storm-gerri-live-updates-blizzard-severe Winter Storm Gerri: Dangerous Cold Moves In; Travel Remains Hazardous], Weather Underground, January 14, 2024

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{{Infobox winter storm small

| RSI = 1.437

| Image = January 13-16, 2024 North American winter storm 2024-01-16 1730Z.png

| Track =

| lowest pressure = 983

| max snow = 49.5

| duration = January 13–16, 2024

| fatalities = 30

| damage = $3 billion (2024 USD)

}}

{{main|January 13–16, 2024 North American winter storm}}

The winter storm in Oregon, named Winter Storm Heather by The Weather Channel, resulted in two fatalities, 161,000 customers losing power, and all MAX Light Rail service being suspended for three days.[https://www.wweek.com/news/2024/01/13/cold-cold-cold-thousands-lose-power-as-wind-and-snow-lash-portland/ “Cold, Cold, Cold”: Thousands Lose Power as Wind and Snow Lash Portland], WWeek, January 16, 2024{{cite news |last=Stein |first=Rosemarie |date=January 16, 2024 |title=TriMet resumes MAX Blue Line service early Tuesday, continues to clean up winter storm damage |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/2024/01/trimet-resumes-limited-blue-line-service-early-tuesday-continues-to-clean-up-winter-storm-damage.html |work=The Oregonian |accessdate=January 21, 2024}} Winds in the Columbia River Gorge reached {{convert|80|mph|kph|abbr=on}}, with gusts over {{convert|50|mph|kph|abbr=on}} in Portland.{{cite news |title=Cold weather, power failures continue in aftermath of Oregon storm |url=https://www.opb.org/article/2024/01/14/winter-storm-ice-snow-deaths-power-failures-portland-oregon-willamette-valley/ |access-date=January 17, 2024 |publisher=OPB |date=January 14, 2024}} Many cities in the Southeastern United States, such as Little Rock, Arkansas and Nashville, Tennessee closed schools.[https://abcnews.go.com/US/winter-storm-snow-ice-weather-forecast/story?id=106374642 Schools closed as arctic blast slams South with snow, over 2,600 flights canceled], ABC News, January 16, 2024 In the Northeastern United States, the storm snapped record long streaks without {{convert|1|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow in several cities, with a little over {{Convert|1|in|cm}} recorded in Atlantic City, {{convert|3.3|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow in Philadelphia[https://www.inquirer.com/weather/live/philadelphia-snow-totals-roads-schools-forecast-updates-20240116.html Philly will be bitterly cold following winter storm; more snow in the forecast later this week], Philadelphia Inquirer, January 16, 2024 and {{convert|4.9|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow in Baltimore, with Washington D.C. recording {{convert|4.1|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow.[https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2024-01-12-winter-storm-heather-forecast-northwest-south-east Winter Storm Heather Snaps 'Inchless' Snow Streaks In The Northeast], The Weather Channel, January 16, 2024 Central Park reported {{convert|1.2|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow on January 16, their first inch of snow in a single day since February 13, 2022. The storm total there was {{convert|1.6|in|cm|abbr=on}}.[https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/i-95-snow-new-york-city-philadelphia-baltimore.amp New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore end record snowless streaks of more than 700 days], Fox Weather, January 16, 2024

In total, at least 30 fatalities have been linked to this storm system, including 14 in Tennessee, five in Pennsylvania, three in New York, three in Oregon, and one in Kansas.{{Cite news |last1=Hall |first1=Kristin M. |last2=Mattise |first2=Jonathan |last3=Sainz |first3=Adrian |date=January 18, 2024 |title=Icy blast gripping US blamed for deaths in Tennessee, as Oregon braces for another round of cold |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/14-confirmed-dead-due-to-tennessee-winter-storm-as-oregon-reels-from-deadly-barrage-of-ice/ |access-date=January 18, 2024 |work=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}}

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File:January 16-19, 2024 North American winter storm 2024-01-16 2024-01-16 1855Z.jpg

Right after the previous storm departed the East Coast, another snowstorm affected the Pacific Northwest, with significant ice in Oregon and parts of Washington. Over 80,000 customers in Oregon lost power, and 3 people were killed when a power line fell on a car during the storm.[https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2024-01-17-oregon-portland-ice-storm Power Line On Car Kills Three During Oregon Ice Storm], The Weather Channel, January 17, 2024 Further east, snow squalls led to numerous pileups in Nebraska.[https://www.wunderground.com/article/storms/winter/news/2024-01-15-northwest-ice-threat-portland-winter-storm-indigo Winter Storm Indigo Could Create Travel Headaches As It Spreads Snow Across The East Today], Weather Underground, January 19, 2024 Further east, a state of emergency was declared due to the winter storm in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, resulting in hundreds of schools closing, as well as attractions such as National Constitution Center and Elmwood Park Zoo. The winter storm also resulted in speed restrictions on portions of the New Jersey Turnpike.[https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/weather/stories-weather/friday-snow-pa-philly-nj-del/3751218/?amp=1 Snow moves out, freezing cold temperatures moving in], NBC Philadelphia, January 19, 2024 In total, {{convert|4.6|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow fell in Philadelphia, with around {{convert|2-3|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow in the Lehigh Valley, up to {{convert|6|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow in New Jersey and up to {{convert|7|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow in Delaware.[https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/snow-totals-philadelphia-today-snowfall-totals-philadelphia-how-much-snow/ How many inches of snow did Philadelphia have? Find out snow totals after second snow storm comes to an end], CBS Philadelphia, January 20, 2024 Further south, {{convert|4.2|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow fell in Baltimore and {{convert|3.7|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow fell in Washington D.C.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/01/19/dc-md-va-snowstorm-clipper-amounts/ D.C. area pasted by week’s second snowstorm. How it happened.], Washington Post, January 19, 2024 The snow in DC led to a ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Further north, despite a travel advisory in New York City, only {{convert|0.4|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow fell, with {{convert|1.3|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow at LaGuardia Airport.{{cite web | url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/weather-ny-school-closings-how-much-snow-nj-hudson-valley-forecast/5054881/ | title=Winter storm socks NYC area — now days of dangerous cold last through weekend | date=19 January 2024 }}[https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/northeast-new-york-washington-i-95-snow Snow hits Washington, Philadelphia as cross-country storm blasts along I-95 corridor], Fox Weather, January 20, 2024 Snowfall totals reached around {{convert|2|in|cm|abbr=on}} in Chester, New York.[https://abc7ny.com/how-much-snow-nyc-new-york-total/14340870/ HOW MUCH SNOW DID YOU GET? TOTALS FROM NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, AND CONNECTICUT], ABC7NY, January 19, 2024

Freezing temperatures affected campaign events leading up to the Iowa Caucuses on January 15, and could affect turnout in the first contest in the 2024 presidential primaries and caucuses.[https://apnews.com/article/iowa-winter-weather-caucus-campaign-events-canceled-a4fd8a5550a05166534f7b330560cbc9 Iowa campaign events are falling as fast as the snow as the state readies for record-cold caucuses], Associated Press, January 12, 2024 In addition, the cold temperatures resulted in the 4th coldest NFL game on record between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins, with kickoff temperature being {{convert|-4|F|C}}.[https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Sports/wireStory/chiefs-dolphins-approach-nfl-record-coldest-game-bills-106352390 Chiefs and Dolphins play fourth-coldest game in NFL history at minus-4 degrees], ABC News, January 13, 2024 Fifteen people were hospitalized due to the cold temperatures during the game.[https://www.wunderground.com/article/news/weather/news/2024-01-16-winter-storm-heather-arctic-cold-schools-airports-roads Here's How Winter Storm Heather And Arctic Cold Affected Communities Across The U.S.], Weather Underground, January 16, 2024 Wind chills following the storm reached as low as {{convert|-60|F|C}} in Montana, and wind chills were still {{convert|-9|F|C}} as far south as Dallas on January 14.[https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/14/us/cold-snow-blizzards-weather.html Dangerous Subzero Wind Chills Blanket Much of the U.S.], New York Times, January 14, 2024 On January 13, Dillon, Montana reached an all-time record low of {{convert|-42|F|C}}, while Bozeman, Montana recorded their second coldest temperature at {{convert|-45|F|C}}.[https://www.kbzk.com/weather/historic-cold-grips-sw-montana Historic cold grips SW Montana], KBZK, January 13, 2024 That same day, Dickinson, North Dakota reached a {{convert|-70|F|C}} wind chill, their coldest since the wind chill formula was updated in 2001, and a {{convert|-33|F|C}} air temperature, a daily record and their coldest temperature since 1990.[https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/01/15/records-set-over-weekend-recapping-coldest-part-our-arctic-blast/?outputType=amp Records set over the weekend; recapping the coldest part of our Arctic blast], KFYRTV, January 14, 2024 On January 16, Houston dropped to a daily record low of {{convert|19|F|C}}.{{cite news |title=Houston breaks low temperature record for Jan. 16 as freeze sweeps Texas |url=https://www.chron.com/weather/article/houston-freeze-texas-18610377.php |access-date=January 17, 2024 |publisher=Chron |date=January 16, 2024}} The cold wave and snow that the storm brought with it led to at least 55 fatalities.[https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/20/us-winter-weather-snow-storms-east-coast-northwest-south Snow and storms across US as 55 reported killed in winter weather], The Guardian, January 20, 2024

File:Early February Canadian blizzard 2024-02-05 1950Z.jpg

A slow-moving significant blizzard affected much of Atlantic Canada from February 2–5, dumping {{convert|2–5|ft|cm in}} of snow as the system stalled south of the Canadian Maritimes and Nova Scotia.{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/02/07/watch-canadians-forced-to-dig-through-five-feet-of-snow/|title=Watch: Canadians forced to dig through five feet of snow after blizzard hits Nova Scotia|first=Benedict|last=Smith|date=February 7, 2024|work=The Daily Telegraph}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/nova-scotia-halifax-sydney-5-feet-snow-days-long-snowstorm|title=Nova Scotia buried under up to 5 feet of snow from days-long snowstorm|first=Scott|last=Sistek|date=February 6, 2024|website=FOX Weather}} A peak accumulation of {{convert|150|cm|in}} was measured in the town of Sydney, Nova Scotia. Blizzard-like conditions occurred across the eastern portions of the region as the system slowly moved east, and schools were closed and many roadside services were suspended during the duration of the storm.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/long-duration-snowstorm-this-weekend-1.7103273 Hundreds of 9-1-1 calls were made during the height of the blizzard, particularly in the regions with heavier snowfall and gusty winds.

{{Main|February 2024 California atmospheric rivers}}

A Pineapple Express storm hit the state from February 1 to February 2, 2024, before moving over the United States and settling over the I-25 corridor in Colorado, where heavy snow fell. Another one is expected to hit February 3 and last until February 5, with the National Weather Service calling it "potentially life-threatening." Other news sources estimated that Los Angeles could receive six-months' worth of rain in the 48-hour period, while the Sierra Nevada mountains are generally expected to get {{Convert|1|to|3|ft|abbr=on|cm}} of snow, with over {{convert|4|ft|cm}} of snow expected in higher elevations, such as Mammoth Lakes, CA. Parts of the San Bernardino Mountains' foothills could receive {{Convert|10|to|12|in|abbr=on|mm}} of rain.{{Cite web |last=Oberholtz |first=Chris |date=2024-02-02 |title=Rare 'high' risk for flash flooding issued in Southern California as atmospheric river takes aim |url=https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/flood-rain-snow-wind-california-atmospheric-river-weekend |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=FOX Weather |language=en-US}} Total damages amounted to around $38 billion.

{{Infobox winter storm small

| RSI = 0

| Image = February 2024 nor'easter 2024-02-13 1800Z.png

| Track =2024021215 lowtrack public.gif

| lowest pressure = 956

| max snow = 15.2

| duration = February 10–13, 2024

| fatalities = 1

| damage = Unknown

}}

{{main|February 2024 nor'easter}}

A weak area of low pressure developed along the Gulf Coast and trekked northeastwards throughout February 11–12 across the Southeast as the system as a whole continued eastward.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/archives/web_pages/sfc/sfc_archive_maps.php?arcdate=02/12/2024&selmap=2024021212&maptype=satsfcnps|title=WPC Surface Analysis Archive|first=NOAA's National Weather|last=Service|website=wpc.ncep.noaa.gov}} At 09:00 UTC, the Weather Prediction Center deemed it necessary to begin issue storm summary bulletins for the winter storm.{{cite web|url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/storm_summaries/storm8/stormsum_1.html|title=Storm Summary Number 1 for Southern Plains to Northeast Winter Storm|work=Weather Prediction Center|first1=Jacob|last1=Asherman|date=February 12, 2024|access-date=February 12, 2024}} As the system became a nor'easter and moved offshore on February 13, rapid deepening – known also as "bombing out" – commenced overnight, with the central pressure falling from {{convert|991|mb|inHg|abbr=on}} at 09:00 UTC on February 13 to {{convert|964|mb|inHg|abbr=on}} at 03:00 UTC on February 14, a drop of {{convert|27|mb|inHg}} in 18 hours.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/archives/web_pages/sfc/sfc_archive_maps.php?arcdate=02/13/2024&selmap=2024021309&maptype=satsfcnps|title=WPC Surface Analysis Archive|first=NOAA's National Weather|last=Service|website=wpc.ncep.noaa.gov}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/archives/web_pages/sfc/sfc_archive_maps.php?arcdate=02/14/2024&selmap=2024021403&maptype=satsfcnps|title=WPC Surface Analysis Archive|first=NOAA's National Weather|last=Service|website=wpc.ncep.noaa.gov}} As this process commenced during the early morning hours on February 13, precipitation rapidly switched from rain to heavy snowfall along much of the Mid-Atlantic, with rates approaching {{convert|1–2|in|cm}} per hour in the northwestern and northeastern portions of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, respectively, which led to the heaviest snowfall totals of the event in those areas.{{cite web|url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/storm_summaries/storm8/stormsum_4.html|title=Storm Summary Number 4 for Southern Plains to Northeast Winter Storm|work=Weather Prediction Center|first1=Hayden|last1=Wilder|date=February 13, 2024|access-date=February 15, 2024}} The nor'easter moved quickly, with precipitation and snowfall ending across the Mid-Atlantic and eventually New England by evening that day; consequently, the WPC terminated storm summary bulletins for the departing nor'easter at 03:00 UTC on February 14.{{cite web|url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/storm_summaries/storm8/stormsum_6.html|title=Storm Summary Number 5 for Southern Plains to Northeast Winter Storm|work=Weather Prediction Center|first1=Jacob|last1=Asherman|date=February 14, 2024|access-date=February 15, 2024}}

Many cities in the Mid-Atlantic, particularly New York City, were expected to receive the heaviest snowfall accumulation in at least two years due to the nor'easter,{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/12/us/winter-storm-snow-rain-forecast-noreaster.html|title=Nor'easter Expected to Bring New York City's Heaviest Snow in Over 2 Years|first1=Rebecca|last1=Carballo|first2=Judson|last2=Jones|date=February 12, 2024|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 12, 2024}} although the storm was notable for being difficult to predict in the aforementioned regions in the hours leading up to the event. Flights were cancelled or delayed across the Mid-Atlantic, and millions spanning from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts were placed under winter storm warnings. Over 175,000 people across the Northeast lost power, due to the heavy wet nature of the snow, and the nor'easter was responsible for at least one death so far as of February 13. Separately, the system dumped at least {{convert|1|ft|in cm}} in parts of Texas and Oklahoma causing severe impacts in the region as well.

February 13 saw the storm continue to move north and hit Atlantic Canada. Much snow and wind was forecasted, and Nova Scotia received more than a foot of snow.{{Cite web |last=Thomson |first=Aly |date=13 Feb 2024 |title=Winter walloped: snow-weary Nova Scotia digs out from latest blast |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/strong-nor-easter-closes-schools-disrupts-travel-in-nova-scotia-1.7114551 |website=CBC News}} The storm went on to strongly affect Newfoundland and Labrador.{{Cite web |title=Nor’easter: Another powerful winter storm pounds Atlantic Canada {{!}} Watch News Videos Online |url=https://globalnews.ca/video/10296128/noreaster-another-powerful-winter-storm-pounds-atlantic-canada/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=Global News |language=en-US}}

{{Infobox winter storm small

| Image = Mid-February Mid-Atlantic winter storm 2024-02-17 1756Z.jpg

| duration = February 15–17, 2024

| RSI = 0

| max snow = 13.8

| fatalities = 0

}}

A surprise major winter storm began affecting the Mid-Atlantic during the overnight hours of February 16–17. A fast-moving clipper system moved through the Midwest early on February 16, dropping {{convert|3–5|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow with isolated higher amounts near the cities of St. Louis, Missouri and Kansas City, resulting in Gateway Arch National Park closing at 2 p.m. on February 16.[https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/02/16/nws-confirms-thundersnow-st-louis/?outputType=amp NWS confirms thundersnow in St. Louis], FirstAlert4, February 16, 2024 The winter storm moved eastwards into the Ohio Valley where similar accumulations were reported. In Indianapolis, a fatality was reported on icy roads.[https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/snowstorm-wreaks-havoc-on-indianapolis-over-130-crashes-1-fatality/ Snowstorm wreaks havoc on Indianapolis: Over 130 crashes, 1 fatality], WishTV, February 17, 2024 The main event began later that day as the system approached the Mid-Atlantic states. Frontogenesis occurred spawning a very heavy snowband reminiscent of those in lake-effect snow, which pushed into the eastern regions of Pennsylvania, central New Jersey – including the town of New Brunswick – and the southern parts of Staten Island, New York and western Long Island, just south of New York City.{{Cite web|url=https://www.weathernj.com/storm-recap-and-next-snow-chance/|title=Storm Recap and Next Snow Chance|first=Jonathan|last=Carr|date=February 17, 2024}} Extreme snowfall rates of {{convert|4–5|in|cm|abbr=on}} per hour occurred in this band, which the Mount Holly National Weather Service (NWS) office described as "serious snowfall rates" and by amateur meteorologists in the region as "historic".{{Cite web|url=https://patch.com/new-jersey/across-nj/storm-dumps-13-inches-snow-parts-nj-see-town-town-totals|title=Storm Dumps 13 Inches of Snow in Parts of NJ: See Town-By-Town Totals|date=February 17, 2024|website=Across New Jersey, NJ Patch}}

The heaviest snow fell in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, with {{convert|13.8|in|cm|abbr=on}}, with {{convert|13|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow in Township, New Jersey, {{convert|12.1|in|cm|abbr=on}} in Allentown and {{convert|9.9|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow in Coney Island, New York.[https://abcnews.go.com/US/winter-storm-slams-parts-northeast-leaving-foot-snow/story?id=107316711 Winter storm slams parts of Northeast, leaving more than a foot of snow in Pennsylvania], ABC News, February 17, 2024 Snowfall in New York City varied heavily, with {{convert|6.1|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow at John F. Kennedy International Airport and {{convert|2|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow in Central Park.[https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/northeast-mid-atlantic-snow-winter-storm-friday-washington-dc-baltimore-philadelphia.amp Snow squalls pummel Northeast in wake of winter storm that left a foot of snow in Pennsylvania, New Jersey], Fox Weather, February 17, 2024 {{convert|2.2|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow fell in Baltimore,[https://www.wbaltv.com/article/snow-totals-across-maryland-february-17-2024/46830807 How much snow did we get Saturday? Snow totals across Maryland], WBAL-TV, February 17, 2024 and {{convert|3.5|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow fell in Philadelphia.[https://www.fox29.com/news/philadelphia-snow-totals-how-much-snow-fell-across-delaware-valley-overnight Philadelphia snow totals: How much snow fell across Delaware Valley overnight?], Fox 29 Philadelphia, February 17, 2024 The winter weather resulted in the National Park Service shutting down portions of George Washington Parkway.[https://wtop.com/weather-news/2024/02/dc-area-may-see-a-snowy-blustery-presidents-day-weekend/ Incoming winter storm prompts GW Parkway closure, cancellation of school activities], WTOP, February 16, 2024

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A major winter storm began to affect the Western United States on February 29, with blizzard conditions and several feet of snow expected in the mountainous regions of the state of California.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/us/tahoe-blizzard-snow-forecast.html|title=Blizzard Is Forecast to Bring 'Life-Threatening' Conditions to California|first=Judson|last=Jones|date=February 29, 2024|work=The New York Times}} Blizzard warnings were issued for a majority of the Sierra Mountains, including Lake Tahoe, California.{{Cite web|url=https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2024-02-27-california-sierra-snowstorm-blizzard-feet-of-snow|title=California's Sierra To See Blizzard, Up To 12 Feet of Snow | Weather.com|website=The Weather Channel}} The storm resulted in over {{convert|100|mi|km|abbr=on}} of Interstate 80 shutting down, and Yosemite National Park and the Giant Forest were also briefly shut down.[https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/monster-storm-shuts-down-100-mile-stretch-of-i-80-in-california-amid-blizzard-conditions-damaging-winds/1627433 Monster storm shuts down 100-mile stretch of I-80 in California amid blizzard conditions, damaging winds], AccuWeather, March 2, 2024[https://www.travelandleisure.com/yosemite-national-park-closed-winter-storm-march-2024-8603069 Yosemite National Park Closes Temporarily Due to Severe Winter Storm – What to Know], Travel and Leisure, March 1, 2024[https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/giant-forest-at-sequoia-national-park-to-close-due-storm/ Giant Forest at Sequoia National Park to close due storm], YourCentralValley, February 29, 2024 The blizzard brought very strong winds to the mountainous regions – a near-record-breaking wind gust of {{convert|190|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} was reported at Palisades Tahoe at an elevation of {{convert|8700|ft|m}} late on March 1.{{Cite web |title=California blizzard delivers 190 mph wind, feet of snow {{!}} The Spokesman-Review |url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/mar/02/california-blizzard-delivers-190-mph-wind-feet-of-/ |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=spokesman.com}}

On March 21 and 22, a winter storm brought up to {{convert|8|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow to the Twin Cities.[https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2024-03-20-snow-midwest-plains-northeast-late-march Winter Storms Ronnie, Sawyer Bring Late-March Snow To Northern Tier], The Weather Channel, March 27, 2024 As the storm moved eastwards, heavy snow fell throughout the Northeastern United States on March 23, particularly in Northern New England and Upstate New York. The heaviest snow accumulation totaled {{convert|33.1|in|cm|abbr=on}} in West Windsor, Vermont, with {{convert|29|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow in Penobscot, Maine, {{convert|28|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow in Albany, New Hampshire and {{convert|25.6|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow in Pawlet, New York.[https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/merging-march-storms-wallop-nyc-northeastern-us-on-1st-weekend-of-spring/1634265 Merging March storms wallop NYC, northeastern US on 1st weekend of spring], AccuWeather, March 24, 2024 Portions of Interstate 93 closed due to the snow.[https://www.wmur.com/article/interstate-93-south-thornton-nh-reopened-crashes/60285903 Interstate 93 south in Thornton reopened after being closed due to multiple crashes], WMUR, March 23, 2024 The snowstorm resulted in 360,000 power outages in the Northeast, with nearly 200,000 in Maine alone. Further south, record rainfall brought flooding to Philadelphia, and shut down portions of the Cross Island Parkway and Fifth Avenue in New York City.{{cite news |title=Large tree crushes car on Fifth Avenue after record NYC rainfall |url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/weather/giant-tree-crushes-car-on-fifth-avenue-after-record-nyc-rainfall-ny-only/5254682/?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_NYBrand |access-date=March 28, 2024 |publisher=NBC New York |date=March 24, 2024}}{{Cite web |date=2024-03-24 |title=About 360,000 households without power as storms batter Northeast |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/northern-us-prepares-weekend-storms-bringing-heavy-rain-wind-snow-rcna144775 |access-date=2024-06-12 |publisher=NBC News |language=en}} The Staten Island Railway was also closed due to the rain.[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-england-storm-weather-rain-snow-wind-sleet/ Northeast U.S. pummeled with a mix of wind, rain, sleet and heavy snow on first weekend of spring], CBS News, March 24, 2024 Following the floods, temperatures dropped below freezing, leading to icy patches on roads in the New York metropolitan area.

{{Infobox winter storm small

| duration = April 2–5, 2024

| RSI = 0

| max snow = 28.0

| fatalities = 4

|Image= Early April blizzard 2024-04-03 1800Z.jpg

| damage = $1.8 billion (2024 USD)

}}

{{main|Tornado outbreak and derecho of April 1–3, 2024}}

Early on April 2, a developing storm system began to produce heavy snow in the Upper Midwest.{{Cite web |last=Service |first=NOAA's National Weather |title=WPC Surface Analysis Archive |url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/archives/web_pages/sfc/sfc_archive_maps.php?arcdate=04/02/2024&selmap=2024040212&maptype=radsfcus_exp |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=wpc.ncep.noaa.gov |language=EN-US}} Blizzard warnings were issued for portions of upper Michigan and winter storm warnings were issued elsewhere across the Upper Midwest, Upstate New York and into New England. The storm reached a minimum pressure of 984 mbar while located over southern Lake Michigan.{{Cite web |last=Service |first=NOAA's National Weather |title=Storm Summary Number 01 for Upper Midwest to New England Witner Storm |url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/storm_summaries/storm13/stormsum_1.html |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=wpc.ncep.noaa.gov}} A deepening low-pressure area moving north toward New England became the dominant center of the storm as the greatest impacts shifted eastward into the Northeastern United States.{{Cite web |last=Service |first=NOAA's National Weather |title=WPC Surface Analysis Archive |url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/archives/web_pages/sfc/sfc_archive_maps.php?arcdate=04/04/2024&selmap=2024040403&maptype=radsfcus_exp |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=wpc.ncep.noaa.gov |language=EN-US}} Precipitation began as rain in northern New England on April 3 before transitioning to snow as cold air advection from high pressure positioned to the north of the storm.{{Cite web |last=Service |first=NOAA's National Weather |title=Storm Summary Number 02 for Upper Midwest to New England Winter Storm |url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/storm_summaries/storm13/stormsum_2.html |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=wpc.ncep.noaa.gov}}{{Cite web |last=Service |first=NOAA's National Weather |title=WPC Surface Analysis Archive |url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/archives/web_pages/sfc/sfc_archive_maps.php?arcdate=04/04/2024&selmap=2024040406&maptype=print_us |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=wpc.ncep.noaa.gov |language=EN-US}} Heavy snow fell in areas of Upstate New York and New England through April 4,{{Cite web |last=Service |first=NOAA's National Weather |title=Storm Summary Number 3 for Upper Midwest to New England Winter Storm |url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/storm_summaries/storm13/stormsum_3.html |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=wpc.ncep.noaa.gov}} with scattered snow showers persisting until mid-day on April 5.{{Cite web |last=Service |first=NOAA's National Weather |title=Storm Summary Number 5 for Upper Midwest to New England Winter Storm |url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/storm_summaries/storm13/stormsum_5.html |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=wpc.ncep.noaa.gov}} The heaviest snow accumulation was recorded near Herman, Michigan at {{convert|28|in|cm}}, with {{convert|24|in|cm}} near Moretown, Vermont, {{convert|21.5|in|cm}} near Shapleigh, Maine, and {{convert|21|in|cm}} near Jefferson, New Hampshire. A wind gust of {{convert|73|mph|kph}} was recorded in Wellfleet, Massachusetts.

On April 4, wet, sticky snow adhering to trees and utility infrastructure coinciding with strong easterly winds caused widespread power outages and sporadic road closures across southeastern New Hampshire and southwest Maine.{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Ian Lenahan and Max |title=Hundreds of thousands still without power in NH, Maine. Crews to work into weekend. |url=https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2024/04/05/nh-maine-power-outages-weekend/73216416007/ |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Portsmouth Herald |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last1=Lenahan |first1=Ian |last2=Sullivan |first2=Max |title=Spring storm slams Seacoast NH and Maine with heavy snow, rain, wind, power outages |url=https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2024/04/04/seacoast-nh-maine-heavy-snow-rain-wind-power-outages/73200660007/ |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Portsmouth Herald |language=en-US}} Four deaths were directly attributed to the storm.{{Cite web |last=Zerkel |first=Dalia Faheid, Artemis Moshtaghian, Gene Norman, Eric |date=2024-04-05 |title=Deadly Nor'easter cuts off power to hundreds of thousands across the Northeast as many roads remain impassable |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/05/weather/power-outages-northeast-snow-storm-maine-new-hampshire/index.html |access-date=2024-08-06 |publisher=CNN|language=en}} Over 500,000 customers were without power in northern New England on April 4, with 230,000 outages in New Hampshire and 275,000 in Maine.{{Cite web |last=Schooley |first=Matt |date=2024-04-04 |title=Winter storm leaves more than 230,000 New Hampshire customers without power – CBS Boston |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/new-hampshire-power-outages-massachusetts-winter-storm/ |access-date=2024-08-06 |publisher=CBS News |language=en-US}}

Many regions, particularly the Upper Midwest, saw their warmest winter on record, which was coupled with below-average snowfall as well.https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/the-winter-that-wasnt-us-had-historically-warm-season-from-coast-to-coast/1627081/amp Ice coverage across the Great Lakes was at a record low for the 2023–24 winter, due to a lack of persistent cold air.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}} The Michiana region recorded their 2nd warmest and 4th least snowy winter.{{Cite web |title=Winter 2024 concludes as one of the warmest in history for Michiana |url=https://www.abc57.com/news/winter-2024-concludes-as-one-of-the-warmest-winters-in-history-for-Michiana-030124 |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=ABC57 |language=en}} While the seasonal snowfall total of {{convert|7.5|in|cm|abbr=on}} in New York City was significantly higher than the previous winter, it still ranked as the 9th least snowy winter on record.[https://www.nbcnewyork.com/weather/weather-stories/weather-nyc-snow-winter-forecast/5225379/?amp=1 This winter was the 9th-least snowy in Central Park in 100-plus years. Is it the new normal?], NBC New York, March 15, 2024 At {{convert|9.8|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow, Boston had their third least snowy winter on record.[https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/snow-massachusetts-winter-weather-forecast-2024-2025/ How much snow will Massachusetts get this winter? See the weather forecast for 2024-2025], CBS News, November 21, 2024 However, the Quad Cities region experienced their heaviest one week snow totals, with a total of {{cvt|25.5|in|cm}} of snow falling in Moline, Illinois and {{cvt|24.7|in|cm}} falling in Dubuque, Iowa between January 9 and January 13.{{cite web |url=https://www.weather.gov/dvn/summary_011224 |title=Event Summary: January 12-13, 2024 Significant Winter Storm and Cold After |date=14 January 2024 |publisher=National Weather Service Quad Cities, Iowa/Illinois }}

Several cities experienced one of their warmest winters on record, with little snowfall occurring on Christmas Day.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-06 |title=Must-read weather stats for the Canadian winter that was (or wasn't) |url=https://ca.news.yahoo.com/must-read-weather-stats-canadian-012452838.html |access-date=2024-06-12 |publisher=Yahoo News |language=en-CA}} Extreme temperature contrasts occurred in December 2023 and January 2024, with the latter being one of the warmest Decembers on record in Canada, and coldest January in decades across Alberta and British Columbia.{{Cite web |last=Corp |first=Pelmorex |date=2024-01-14 |title=B.C. and Alberta see record-breaking temperatures amid historic deep freeze |url=https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/forecasts/temperatures-plunge-in-b-c-with-once-in-a-generation-cold-spell |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=The Weather Network |language=en-ca}}

In February, temperatures in Mexico city rose to near {{Convert|30|C|F}},{{Cite web |last=Torres |first=Víctor M. |date=2024-03-06 |title=A hot Spring for Mexico in 2024 |url=https://opinion.atmosfera.unam.mx/a-hot-spring-for-mexico-in-2024/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=Opinion Atmósfera |language=en-US}} hotter than the usual temperatures for that month.{{cite web |title=Estado de Ciudad de Mexico-Estacion: Tacubaya Central (OBS) |url=https://smn.conagua.gob.mx/tools/RESOURCES/Normales_Climatologicas/Normales9120/df/nor9120_09048.TXT |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825204315/https://smn.conagua.gob.mx/tools/RESOURCES/Normales_Climatologicas/Normales9120/df/nor9120_09048.TXT |archive-date=25 August 2023 |access-date=25 August 2023 |work=Normales Climatologicas 1991–2020 |publisher=Servicio Meteorológico Nacional |language=es}}

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{{Winter season stats table start|season=2023–24|year=2023}}{{Winter season stats table entry|name=Pre-Thanksgiving storm complex|duration=November 21–22|cat=0|RSI=N/A|gust=Unknown|pressure=Unknown|snow=6 (15)|ice=Unknown|affected=New England|damage=Unknown|deaths=0}}{{Winter season stats table entry|name=Late November winter storm|duration=November 24–28|cat=0|RSI=N/A|gust=Unknown|pressure=Unknown|snow=42.7 (107)|ice=Unknown|affected=Great Plains, Midwestern United States, Great Lakes|damage=Unknown|deaths=4}}{{Winter season stats table entry|name=Christmas day blizzard |duration=December 24–26|cat=0|RSI=N/A|gust=Unknown|pressure=Unknown|snow=9 (23)|ice=1 (25.4)|affected=Great Plains|damage=Unknown|deaths=1}}

{{Winter season stats table entry|name=Early January nor'easter|duration=January 6–7|cat=0|RSI=N/A|gust=Unknown|pressure=Unknown|snow=18.5 (66)|ice=0.5 (12.7)|affected=Northeast United States|damage=Unknown|deaths=0}} {{Winter season stats table entry|name=First storm (January 8–10)|duration=January 8–10 |cat=1|RSI=2.38|gust=102 mph (164 km/h)|pressure=Unknown|snow=21 (53)|ice=Unknown|affected=Northwestern, Midwestern, and Southern United States|damage=Unknown|deaths=2}} {{Winter season stats table entry|name=January 10–13 blizzard|duration=January 10–13 |cat=0|RSI=N/A|gust=118 mph(190 km/hr)|pressure=Unknown|snow=49 (123)|ice=0.95 (24.1)|affected=Western United States, Midwest, Northeastern United States, Rockies|damage=Unknown|deaths=5}}

{{Winter season stats table entry|name=Mid-January winter storm|duration=January 12–18|cat=1|RSI=1.44|gust=118 mph (190 km/h)|pressure= 983 mbar|snow=49.5 (126)|ice=Unknown|affected=Northwestern, Southern and Northeastern United States, Atlantic Canada|damage=Unknown|deaths=30}}

{{Winter season stats table entry|name=Mid-January cold wave|duration=January 15–22|cat=0|RSI=N/A|gust=Unknown|pressure=Unknown|snow=50 (127)|ice= 2 (63.5)|affected=Rocky Mountains, Midwest|damage=Unknown|deaths=55}}

{{Winter season stats table entry|name=Pre-Valentine's Day nor'easter|duration=February 10–13|cat=0|RSI=N/A|gust=40 mph (64 km/h)|pressure= 956 mbar|snow=15.2 (38)|ice=Unknown|affected=Mid-Atlantic United States, Southern|damage=Unknown|deaths=1}}

{{Winter season stats table entry|name=February 2024 nor'easter|Pre-Valentine's Day nor'easter|duration=February 15–18|cat=0|RSI=N/A|gust=Unknown|pressure=Unknown|snow=13.8 (35)|ice=0.5 (12.7)|affected=Mid-Atlantic United States|damage=Unknown|deaths=0}}{{Winter season stats table entry|name=Early April blizzard|duration=April 2–5|cat=0|RSI=N/A|gust=73 mph (117.4 km/h)|pressure=984 mbar|snow=28.0 (71.1)|ice=Unknown|affected=Upper Midwest and Northeast United States|damage=Unknown|deaths=4}}

{{Winter season stats table end|storms=2 |start=November 21|end=April 6|lowest pressure=987|max snow=50 (127)|max ice=2(50.8)|total damage=|total deaths=102}}

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