Since spring is just around the corner, it makes sense that a big old snow storm is upon us. According to the windows and some weather reports, heavy snow is falling across the tri-state area. Snow will fall until midday and might pile up between one to three inches will fall on New York City. In addition to lovely fresh snow, watch out for wave surges up the New England coast, particularly in Massachusetts—which should reach 19 feet, making tides about three feet above normal levels. This will most likely cause some serious flooding. Unlike the excitable father pictured above, President Obama is not amused:

[CBS, image via AP, from 2000]