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My block. Embiggens nicely.

CNN notes that snow is currently on the ground in 49 out of 50 states. Only Florida has escaped. After big snow and ice events in the Southeast, Plains, and Midwest this week, 49 out of the 50 states currently have snow on the ground – yes, even Hawaii, where snow falls in Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea all winter. …

At least it won’t be as bad as the Boxing Day Blizzard. I really need to get some rubber boots this year.

February 2010 was the snowiest month in the history of NYC. A record-breaking winter storm dumped more than 20 inches of snow on the city Friday, closing schools and offices, grounding flights and cutting off power to thousands of homes. By the afternoon, 20.8 inches had fallen in Central Park, for a monthly total of 36.9 – more than 3 …

We really got clobbered last night.

Here’s today’s update of this winter’s snow on the ground right now. (Via – Gothamist)

Things are still in the “isn’t this pretty!” stage.

JMG reader David sends us this image of the interior of a Dulles private jet hangar after the snow-related collapse of the roof over the weekend. David estimates the value of each jet at “not less than $30M.”

This time, no cops drew their guns. (Via – AmericaBlog)

When was the last time the island was completely covered in snow? (Via – Daily What)

Sorry. Some of you will get this.

I think that will be some kind of record, if it comes true. We’ve had relatively little snow for so long, I haven’t bothered to get new snow boots. A little late, now.

Forecasters are predicting at least ten non-AOL inches of snow for most of the NYC area tomorrow, beginning at 7am, with Long Island under a “blizzard watch.” If you’d planned on doing some last minute shopping, better break out the skis. Otherwise, stock up on the essentials tonight and plan for a long cozy weekend on the couch. I’ll try …