Heavy snow slams mid U.S. again as eastern seaboard swelters by Sean Batty
The U.S. has been divided by temperature contrasts with eastern parts experiencing record breaking high temperatures, while the mid states take the brunt of bitter icy weather which has brought havoc to many parts of Colorado.
The northern jet stream, which has the job of moving south in the winter to bring colder, more seasonal, temperatures, has so far failed to do so, resulting in higher than average temperatures in eastern areas.
New York City hasn’t yet seen any snow this winter and the recent high temperatures have fooled nature into thinking it is already spring, with cherry trees beginning to blossom.
The average maximum for New York in January is around 3C (37F). The highest temperature recorded for January in Central Park was set in 1950 at a high of 17C (63F). On Saturday the temperature is expected to break this record and soar to a high of 21C (70F).
Even further south, in Florida, temperatures are rocketing well above average with Miami, which usually has temperatures around 20C (68F) at this time of year, getting temperatures up to about 29C (84F).
The northern jet stream is expected to shift further south over the coming weeks, which will finally thump the temperatures in eastern parts on the head and should put nature back to sleep until it really is spring.
In stark contrast the mid states, such as Colorado, Kansas and Oklahoma have been given the cold shoulder by Mother Nature. Three snowstorms have swept these states in as many weeks killing thousands of cattle.
The latest snowstorm hit on Friday, bringing eight inches of snow to some parts of Colorado.
Many thousands in Kansas are still without power after heavy snow last week brought down power lines across the state.
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