Memorial Day weekend is often considered the unofficial start of summer in the United States. However, it won't feel that way for the East Coast this year. Believe it or not, an "unusual" May nor'easter slammed Massachusetts and Rhode Island this Thursday.

An unusual May nor’easter is pulling away from New England after soaking the region and setting some record cold temperatures

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer for many in the United States, but it won’t feel like that in the East leading up to the holiday thanks in part to a rare May nor’easter.