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New Hampshire - April Fool's - Snowiest Winter in 100 Years

By Joan Whitebook

Real Estate Agent with BHG The Masiello Group

March 28, 2008 09:45 AM

WINTER RETURNS IT IS OFFICIALLY SPRING! 100 YEAR RECORD BROKEN

Today New Hampshire broke the record for most snowfall in one season in the last 100 years.

New Hampshire moved into second place as the snowiest winter, with a seasonal total of 115.2 inches.

SNOW

If New Hampshire receives another 6.8 inches of snow, it will tie the all-time record of 122 inches which was set in 1873-74. Snow fall records are kept in Concord.

This winter's season's snowfall has broken several records for the snowiest winter in December, January and February -- which the National Weather Service calls "meteorolgical winter."

This is a list of the snowiest seasons with at least 100 inches of snow per the National Weather Service.

1. 122.0 INCHES 1873/74
2. 115.2 INCHES 2007/08
3. 115.0 INCHES 1872/73
4. 112.4 INCHES 1995/96
5. 111.0 INCHES 1886/87
6. 111.0 INCHES 1887/88 (tied)
7. 103.2 INCHES 1898/99
8. 103.0 INCHES 1874/75
9. 100.0 INCHES 1875/76
10. 100.0 INCHES 1971/72 (tied)

It was not all bad -- I stayed in bed till 8:00 a.m.

I enjoyed some hot chocolate!

I spent the day sending emails to some of my past clients.

I made sure everything was ready for a closing on Monday.

I set up showings for Sunday.

FIRST SIGN OF SPRING I just am waiting for the first signs of spring! Oh, see, there is a sign.

It is going to be a good year for buyers and sellers in New Hampshire.

We can take a joke!

I think we have set enough records for this year!

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JOAN WHITEBOOK

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Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459

Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI

Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Joan

What a wonderful post. It made my day.

Sincerely

Tom Braatz

Mar 28, 2008 10:24 AM

David Spencer

Keller Williams Northland - Kansas City, MO

Show Me real estate in Kansas City

It is the 7th snowiest winter in Chicago. Ah, but of course we have the Lake to jump into for those Polar Bear enthusiests.

Mar 28, 2008 10:27 AM

Joan Mirantz

Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH

Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire

OK....where did you find that tulip!

Mar 28, 2008 10:46 AM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Oh, Joan, what Stats---hopefully that will never, EVER happen again, I'm so glad everyone survived!

Mar 28, 2008 11:29 AM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Tom~ I would think you get a good deal of snow in Wisconsin. It is a beautiful state. I went to camp there many years ago, and I have many happy memories.

David ~ I have spent a lot of time in the Chicago area and it can get quite a bit of snow as well. I guess it has been a snowy winter there too! I hope we have a beautiful spring. I am looking forward to seeing the spring colors SOON!

Mar 28, 2008 01:00 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Joan~ well, the best thing about the snow is that we didn't have to attend a long public policy meeting~ Here is where the tulip came from. spring boquet

A little "trick" photography!

Mar 28, 2008 01:06 PM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Joan, that was a lot of snow for one year. The people up there might not be happy about shoveling all that snow, but I bet the skiers were pretty happy.

Mar 28, 2008 01:17 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

George~ You are right ! The skiers love it! However, my arms are ready to fall off! I have to say that even some of my skiing friends admit they are ready for spring! Let's get out the grill!

Mar 28, 2008 02:09 PM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Joan - It has been a rather long long winter for you, with all the shovelling you are already in shape for spring. When spring finally comes your way I am sure will will appreciate every moment.

Mar 29, 2008 03:46 AM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Jennifer ~ I think we will survive. New Hampshire was just named the most livable state - and 2d healiest state in the US so, I guess the cold climate and all the shoveling is paying off!

Mar 29, 2008 04:05 AM

marti garaughty

garaughty.com - Montreal, QC

a highly caffeinated creative type...

Beautiful winter pics Joan... we still have a ton of snow here as well, I can't wait for Spring to really arrive. I'm sooooooo tired of the winter thing.

Mar 29, 2008 04:14 AM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Marti ~ When does spring come to Montreal. I would love to get up there to visit. My husband was there several years ago, but I have not. I definately don't want to be there during winter! Here is to spring.

Mar 29, 2008 09:45 AM

Nathan Cook

BCR (Brazosland Classic Realty) - College Station, TX

Joan, Bluebonnets are in full bloom here in Texas. No snow on the ground. If you need to see some green, feel free to visit us. I was in Chicago on Easter Sunday, so I finally got to see some snow again. It was nice!

Apr 04, 2008 09:40 AM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Nathan ~ I am just about ready to take you up on your invitation to see the bluebonnets in full bloom in Texas! The snow is finally starting to melt and I can see some ground here and there! Maybe srping is on the way! Please send some sunshine our way.

Apr 04, 2008 10:21 AM

Mary McGraw

GLREA - Rockford, MI

2015: Solar Energy Is Still A Simple Machine!

Hi Joan - Fun post with BEAUTIFUL pictures! You must enjoy your neck of the woods! I think we have hit some records in Michigan as well! It has been a long winter and spring is bursting at the seams! Mother Nature keeps cooling us down again and again though! A lifelong Michigan resident I am used to it but the sunny days we have had recently remind me that IT IS GOING TO HEAT UP!!!! (in more ways than one! Matter of fact, I think it is getting so hot we are melting the snow!!!)

A blessing to you for a fantastic spring!!!

Apr 04, 2008 01:00 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Mary~ the attorney I worked with for many years, and one of my best friends are both from St. Joe Michigan. They now live in San Francisco and do not want to have to deal with the snow! I think it is heating up! We definately are getting GREENER! May you have a fantastic spring as well. Thanks for your good wishes.

Apr 04, 2008 03:05 PM

Christopher Watters

Watters International Realty - Austin, TX

Austin Realtor (512-829-8000)

Those are some stunning photos you have! I've driven through NH many times. Its beautiful! If i wasnt so warm blooded I'd want to live up in the north east..

Apr 08, 2008 02:14 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Christopher~ It is finally getting to be spring here in New Hampshire. I think a visit to Austin would be nice -- I have been to various towns in Texas, but I missed Austin.

Apr 08, 2008 02:30 PM

Carmen Tomlinson

Re/Max Select RE - Maple Valley, WA

King & Pierce Counties WA

My husband is from New Hampshire and misses the change of seasons! Guess he'll just have to settle for the rain in Seattle!

Apr 08, 2008 02:46 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Carmen -- I guess we all have some sort of weather that is less than perfect! Where did your husband live in New Hampshire? If you come this way, just give a shout.

Apr 09, 2008 06:49 AM