NB> They're on the coast, or close, aren't they...? They'd have some   
   NB> mitigation from the ocean streams... But it still is rather amazing,   
   NB> for MD to be that much colder... ;)   
      
   Typically, almost anywhere in Alaska is colder than Maryland at any time of   
   the year.  The way the jet stream has been situated this winter has allowed   
   for a highway of artic air to flow way down the east coast of the US.   
      
   Even northern Florida hit freezing last week.  It has been snowing in places   
   that have not seen snow in many years.  Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina,   
   etc.   
      
   - Mark   
      
   --- WWIVToss v.1.50    
    * Origin:  http://www.weather-station.org * Bel Air, MD -USA (1:261/1304.0)