Tri-State Area Hit by Unexpected Snow and Heavy Rainfall

After a prolonged drought and fire hazards, the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut areas experienced an early taste of winter with a significant weather system bringing both heavy snow and much-needed rain.

Impressive Snow Totals

Several locations reported substantial snowfall:

• High Point, NJ: 20 inches
• Callicoon Center, NY: 12 inches
• Monroe, NY: 10-12 inches
• Glen Spey, NY: 6 inches
• Port Jervis, NY: 7.4 inches

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Significant Rainfall

The storm also delivered significant rainfall, offering relief from the drought conditions:

• Miller Place, Long Island: 3.13 inches
• Harrison, NJ: 3.08 inches
• Norwalk, CT: 2.70 inches
• Ridgewood, NJ: 2.37 inches
• Armonk, NY: 2.34 inches

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Drought Conditions Persist

While the storm provided significant precipitation, drought conditions are expected to persist in the region. Upstate reservoirs received 1-3 inches of rainfall, but the area remains about seven inches below normal rainfall levels.

Power Outages in New Jersey

The heavy snowfall caused power outages in parts of New Jersey.