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Posted by Tim_NC on 9/4/2010, 4:25 pm
My long experience with nor'easters was on the Delmarva coast; and being that season runs from October through March, most storms arrive with temps above to well above freezing.

Nor'easters month by month:

October, a transitional month between seasons, produces fierce, memorable storms; and thanks to sea surface temps at that time of year, the storms are quite warm.

November is the most boring month on the coast; probably because the temperature differential between land and sea are not great.

December is the second most boring month; again probably due to the temperature differential.

January and February are 'high-winter' when seriously cold air conflicts with ocean temps. Powerful nor'easters may occur any time in these months.

March, like October, is a transitional month; one capable of producing tremendous storms. In fact, the greatest Mid-Atlantic nor'easter on record occurred in March, 1962.

If one is a 'temperature wimp' the best time to catch a nor'easter is October. For those who can bear the cold, or just want to see a 'white hurricane' at any cost - January and February are the only times to go.
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