Weather Goes Wild: New England’s Year in Review

New England had a turbulent year filled with unusual weather events. The winter was both wet and warm, with record-breaking temperatures and three-day storms causing major flooding along rivers and coasts. Despite the wet winter, Boston saw one of its lowest snowfalls ever. Spring brought surprising changes, like a nor’easter that missed Boston but hit Connecticut and Rhode Island hard. April was action-packed with an earthquake, a solar eclipse, and then a rare display of northern lights due to a strong solar storm. Summer was scorching, with numerous heat waves setting new records. Tornadoes, though rare, struck several states. Vermont and other areas faced flooding from tropical storm remnants. Autumn brought drought, leading to water bans and wildfires. The year ended with a promising start to winter for snow enthusiasts.