There are many things that are incoming for the Northeast in particular.  First off, if not by now then very soon rainy conditions in Southern New England and the Mid-Atlantic will changeover to a wintry mix then to all snow.  The snow may dump up to 10 inches in Southern Connecticut and New York before exiting into the open waters of the Atlantic.  The other incoming weather event for the Northeast will be the slightly warmer temperatures, although still below average in many places it will be warmer with highs above freezing in and around New York City settling in. Spring is coming, but just not very quickly.  Warmer temperatures are coming!