January 2026

As you know, winter started early in Galeton.  Snow, cold, and very windy at times. Morning readings were mainly in the 20’s.  It was zero on the 5th and minus 3 degrees on the 9th. It did manage to reach 41 on the 19th. Afternoons stayed in the 20’s and 30’s with wind. On a very few days, it did manage to reach the low 40s. Heavy sleet fell on the 26th and 27th along with freezing rain. Conditions were very slippery. No mail was delivered on the 27th, and some stores and shops were closed. Because of the icy conditions, some were housebound for a few days.

Rainfall and melted snow amounted to 3,37″ in 2024; the total was 2.88″. We received 16.5″ of snow. In 2024, the total was 15.3″. This year, we had 1″ or more of snow on the ground for 22 days. The greatest snow depth was 10″ on the 14th and 15th.  Fog showed up one morning on the 29th.

The rain/snow readings for 2025. Rain  40.08″, which is 2.21″ below the average. Snow 34.2″, which is 20″ below average.

Get ready for more of the same for January. January is the coldest month of the year. However, you may still venture into the shed or garage to look at the mower and think about spring.

Henry W. Lush, National Weather Server Observer