Raphael Miranda

Keep your fingers crossed New York -- another chance for snow! As we prepare for this latest winter storm, I can hardly contain my excitement. I hope to see the parking lot covered in a white blanket by the time I have to drive home. I am hopeful, but cautious.

It has been a bitter winter for snow lovers in New York City, not bitter cold, just bitter. It didn't start out that way. I had high hopes this year. A few days after Thanksgiving I decided to let go of the painful memories of winter 06-07. I chose to forget the balmy December, the great sleet storms, and the paltry snow totals. My high hopes have already been dashed. As of February 21, in Central Park we have received just under 6" of snow since October. Pitiful! In case you were wondering, I am one of the unfortunate snow lovers. The optimist in me tries to remember that it is only February and March can bring some monster storms.

I am tired of feeling jealous towards my friends in Chicago, Milwaukee, and even Boston. How I envy Milwaukee with their decadent snow totals over 75"!

Did I mention I am a snow lover? Boston, I feel your pain, a great start in December with over two feet of white bliss, but January and February have not delivered impressive amounts.

Today's storm has all the drama that gets snow lovers crazy; cold air in place, warm air dangerously close and abundant moisture. Time now to watch it unfold!