By the book New York State is located in the Appalachian Highlands. However the name does not do it justice. The Highlands are actually of low elevation. Geologists have founds nine major land regions in New York.
1. The Atlantic Coastal Plain
2. Manhattan Prong and Taconic Mountains
3. Newark Lowlands
4. Hudson Highlands
5. Wallkill-Hudson-Mohawk Lowlands
6. Allegheny Plateau - Catskill Mountains - Erie Lowlands
7. Ontario Uplands and Tughill Plateau
8. St. Lawrence-Champlain Lowlands
9. Adirondacks
There are three main rivers that run through the state: The Hudson, Mohawk, and Geneses Rivers; As well as four other major bodies of water including: The Atlantic Ocean, Lake Ontario and Erie, and Lake Champlain.
New York is also home to Niagara Falls, which is described as one of North Americas Natural Wonders.
You may be wondering what the weather is like in New York. While the climate in two states is never the same, the difference between California and New York is like night and day. In Manhattan one would experience a humid continental climate and the very hot and very cold temperatures. The lowest recorded tempurature was a staggering -52 degress on February 18, 1979 in Old Foge. The highest recorded temperature was a whopping 108 degress on July 22, 1926 in Troy.
Now what should one wear in a climate like this?
I have experienced New York in all seasons. Summer: Hot and Muggy Fall: Cool and Crisp Winter: Freezing Spring: Thawed Out and Warm. Those may not be the most technical terms however they describe it very well and in order to tell you what to wear when you visit I cannot use the technical terms.
If you haven’t noticed it is February 5th and winter is in full swing. Everywhere else but southern California is experiencing a chilly winter. Since December Manhattan has accumulated about 5 feet of snow, which is very rare for New York City.
Here are some key pieces I would I would pack if I were leaving for NY tomorrow:
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