Snowstorm Leaves New Jersey Towns Buried
New Jersey recently experienced a significant winter storm that left a notable impact on several counties. The storm brought substantial snowfall, with some areas receiving up to 8 inches or more.
Snowfall Accumulations
The highest accumulations were observed in the following counties:
- Mercer
- Middlesex
- Monmouth
- Ocean
- Somerset
- Sussex
Top Snowfall Records
- Metuchen, Middlesex County: 8.7 inches
- Howell, Monmouth County: 8.6 inches
- Jackson, Ocean County: 8.6 inches
These amounts exceeded initial forecasts by 2 to 3 inches, catching many off guard.
Impact of the Storm
The storm moved quickly but delivered a powerful punch, dumping around a half foot of snow across at least 12 counties. Combined with freezing temperatures and strong winds, roads became icy, leading to delays in school start times. The storm also caused power outages for thousands of homes and businesses.
County-Specific Snowfall
- Atlantic County: Hammonton - 4.5 inches
- Bergen County: Fair Lawn - 5.6 inches
- Burlington County: Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Delanco - 7 inches
- Camden County: Somerdale, Berlin - 4.8 to 6.5 inches
- Essex County: Essex Fells, Millburn - 7 inches
- Gloucester County: Mantua - 5.8 inches
- Hunterdon County: Stanton - 7.3 inches
- Mercer County: Mercerville - 8.4 inches
- Middlesex County: Metuchen - 8.7 inches
- Monmouth County: Howell Twp. - 8.6 inches
- Morris County: Green Pond - 6.8 inches
- Ocean County: Jackson - 8.6 inches
- Passaic County: Hawthorne, Wayne - 5 inches
- Salem County: Pilesgrove - 5.3 inches
- Somerset County: Somerset (Franklin Twp.) - 8 inches
- Sussex County: Vernon Twp. - 8.2 inches
- Union County: Clark - 7.2 inches
- Warren County: Hardwick Twp. - 6.5 inches
Widespread Impact
The storm's impact was widespread, affecting travel, schools, and daily life. The varying snowfall amounts highlight the unpredictable nature of winter storms and the importance of being prepared for sudden weather changes.
