Well, 2016 has ended.  The Presidential elections are behind us and the Trump Era is about to start.  While the headlines may change, the everyday lives will continue with the same issues as previously.  The weather will continue to act in its own way.  The winter has started and appears to have near normal temperatures with periods  of several days slightly above or below normal.  The snowfall is slightly below normal.  The drought in Connecticut continues and ended 2016 with a deficit nearly 20 inches over the past two years.  December was about 2/3 of an inch below norm.  Like all trends in weather, the drought will eventually end.