The Great New York Snowfall of... May 24th? Hold Your Shovels, Folks, There Was None!
Did you wake up this morning with visions of sugarplums dancing in your head... or perhaps a snow plow ballet in your driveway? Well, fear not (or rejoice, depending on your love for winter), because there wasn't a single snowflake that dared to grace the Big Apple with its presence today!
That's right, folks, New York City remained stubbornly snow-free on this fine May 24th. Mother Nature must have gotten her calendars mixed up, because apparently, she thought it was still February.
But hey, on the bright side, you can ditch the snow boots and puffy coat for another day. Time to break out those flip-flops and sundresses... unless, of course, you're a die-hard snow enthusiast who enjoys shoveling your car out of a snowdrift just to get to the grocery store. In that case, we feel your pain (and your aching back).
Did You Miss the Memo? A Brief History of May Snow in New York
Okay, okay, so a sprinkle of snow in May isn't unheard of. But a full-blown blizzard? That's some next-level weather commitment New York just wasn't prepared to make today.
Here's a fun fact: the latest snowfall ever recorded in Central Park was on May 9th, 1877. Yes, you read that right, 1877! So, while a May snowstorm might be a possibility, it's about as likely as running into a unicorn on your morning commute (though that would be pretty darn cool).
So You're Saying There's a Chance of Snow in June? Don't Get Ahead of Yourself
Look, we can't predict the future (unless you count that time we totally nailed the weather forecast for the office picnic... oh wait). But statistically speaking, you can safely pack away your winter gear.
Now, if you'll excuse us, we're going to go enjoy this glorious snow-free day and maybe even build a sandcastle (because, hey, why not?).
Burning Snow-Free Questions: The FAQ
How to prepare for a May snowstorm in New York (even though it's highly unlikely)?
Well, this is more of a "what not to do" scenario. Don't panic buy all the bread and milk at the store. Chances are, you'll be using them for a summer BBQ instead.
How to tell the difference between a snowflake and a rogue dandelion seed?
Snowflakes are typically hexagonal (fancy word for six-sided) and have a beautiful, intricate structure. Dandelion seeds look like they belong on a fairy's wish list.
How to convince your friends you actually saw snow in New York in May?
Good luck with that. Doctored photos are probably your best bet, but we wouldn't recommend it.
How to celebrate a snow-free May day in New York?
Hit the park, grab some ice cream, and soak up the sunshine!
How to find out the actual weather forecast for New York?
There are these handy dandy things called weather apps. They're pretty amazing (and way more reliable than psychics).
