Nearly 75% of major Northeast winter storms occur between late January and February

Nearly 75% of major Northeast winter storms occur between late January and February

As we begin the peak period for major Northeast winter storms, there are no threats for one in the immediate future. The culprit is the same powerful Pacific jet stream bringing all the heavy rain to California and eventually the southern tier of the U.S. The orientation of the jet stream will help flood the country with mild, Pacific air through the first half of February.