When was the last blizzard in New Jersey?
But in late January of 2016, New Jersey was hit with Winter Storm Jonas — also known as the Blizzard of 2016 — a relentless blizzard that dumped over 30 inches of snow in parts of the state. The worst blizzard in New Jersey happened 5 years ago, and today we’re remembering this epic storm.
Was there a snow storm in 2010?
Weather conditions on February 9, 2010 (day 2). The storm brought 10 to 20 inches (25 to 51 cm) of snow across a wide swath from Washington, DC to New York City, with parts of the Baltimore metro area receiving more than 20 inches (51 cm).
Where did the storm hit on Long Beach?
Route 36 in Atlantic Highlands was completely flooded. The Shark River in Neptune flooded inland to Boston Road. Robinson, who used to vacation on Long Beach Island as a kid, was 7 years old when the storm hit. “I just remember hearing stories about it and having all the damage pointed out to me as a little kid,” he said.
Where was the snow storm in January 2016?
A travel ban was instituted for New York City and Newark, New Jersey for January 23–24. The storm was given various unofficial names, including Winter Storm Jonas, Blizzard of 2016, and Snowzilla . Seven states observed snowfall in excess of 30 in (76 cm), with accumulations peaking at 42 in (110 cm) in Glengary, West Virginia.
How much damage did the storm do in New Jersey?
The December storm caused about $500 million in damage in New Jersey, about a quarter of that on Long Beach Island alone, according to Savadove and Buchholz. Wind gusts reached about 90 mph and were about 77 mph sustained, according to the National Weather Service.
When did the Blizzard of 2016 leave New England?
Early on January 24, as the storm was leaving New England, the system began to become elongated, as a secondary low developed to the southwest of the storm’s central low. On January 25, the blizzard left the East Coast of the United States; on the same day, the system was named Karin by the University of Berlin.