February 2024 in Galeton was a warm and dry month. No below zero readings for the month with very little ice on the lakes and Pine Creek. The morning temperature readings were mainly in the 20’s with a few teens and a few 40 degree readings. The last few days we did get some heavy showers which finally boosted the monthly rainfall.
In 2023 we received 2.02″ of rain and melted snow. This year we recorded 2.01″. Last year we received 6″ of snow and this year 3.01″. This year we had 6 days with one inch or more of snow on the ground and 4 days with a trace of snow.  

The average high temperature for February is 40 degrees and the average low is 27 degrees.
We had two thunderstorms which is unusual and one day and evening with high winds. There were trees down in some areas and Galeton had a power outage in some parts of town for about 4 hours.

As I write this report I will note that March is coming in like a lamb.  As usual I will repeat what I have been told for many years.  ” March is like a Model T Ford, just enough spring to make your butt ache”.   Many times we will record some of our heaviest snows in the month of March.  Don’t put the shovels and plows away just yet.

Henry W. Lush    National Weather Service Observer