We have Winter equivalent every year to Hurricanes- Nor'easters.
Only difference is Wind spins opposite, and it's usually packing Snow 
Oz
Hmm, don't have to tell me that, been living in NYC since 02. 2006 was a fun winter.

Wonder if winter will actually be winter this year. Last year ('11) we had snow for one day, the day before Halloween, and it 10 or 15 inches. The rest of the winter was 40-50 degree weather. Chilly, but not cold at all.