New Jersey and New York City Snowfall Totals: A Winter Wonderland Revealed
The tri-state area awoke to a winter wonderland on Saturday as snow blanketed the region for the first time this season. New Jersey emerged as the early snow-jackpot location, while New York City also saw its fair share of the white stuff.
Snowflakes started falling across the area, creating picturesque scenes that turned the landscape into a snowy paradise. Central Park in New York City received 1.8 inches of snow, marking the first measurable snow of the season in the iconic park.
**New Jersey Snow Totals**
In New Jersey, the snowfall totals were particularly impressive, painting towns with a beautiful white coat. Here is a town-by-town breakdown of the preliminary snow totals:
– Essex Falls: 4.5 inches
– West Orange: 4.0 inches
– Scotch Plains: 3.4 inches
– Cranford: 3.3 inches
– Budd Lake: 3.0 inches
– Newark Airport: 2.2 inches
**New York City Snow Totals**
Meanwhile, New York City residents also witnessed a snowy spectacle. Here are the snow totals from various neighborhoods:
– New Dorp: 2.2 inches
– Mott Haven: 2.0 inches
– LaGuardia: 2.0 inches
– Elmhurst: 2.0 inches
– JFK Airport: 1.9 inches
– Central Park: 1.8 inches
**Long Island, Hudson Valley, and Connecticut Snowfall**
The winter storm also made its presence known in other parts of the tri-state area. Long Island, Hudson Valley, and Connecticut all saw their fair share of snow, with towns reporting varying levels of accumulation.
– Glen Cove and Dix Hills in Long Island received 2.2 inches and 2.1 inches of snow, respectively.
– Islip in Long Island saw 1.9 inches of snow.
– Warwick and Unionville in the Hudson Valley reported 4.8 inches and 4.5 inches of snow, respectively.
– Fahnestock SP in the Hudson Valley received 2.7 inches of snow.
– West Shokan and Red Hook in the Hudson Valley each had 1.0 inch of snow.
– Bridgeport in Connecticut saw 0.4 inches of snow.
As the snowflakes settled, residents across the tri-state area were left to enjoy the winter wonderland that had transformed their surroundings. From children building snowmen to families cozying up by the fire, the snowfall brought a sense of magic and joy to the region.
In times like these, it’s essential to appreciate the beauty of nature and find moments of wonder in the simple things. So, whether you’re admiring the snow-covered trees from your window or venturing out for a snowball fight, take a moment to embrace the magic of the season. After all, there’s something truly special about a fresh blanket of snow that unites us in its fleeting beauty.
