The National Weather Service has posted a preliminary report on the strong Feb. 5-6 nor'easter that unloaded nearly 30 inches of snow in parts of New Jersey.
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National Weather Service map of snowfall patterns
Here are some of the weekend storm's impacts, according to reports:
- As much as 28.5 inches of snow fell in New Jersey.
- Philly recorded its second highest snowfall ever for one event: 28.5 inches at Philadelphia International Airport.
- Wilmington, Del., recorded its No. 1 snowfall for a single event: 25.8 inches.
- Atlantic City International Airport received 18.2 inches of snow, the third highest amount for a single event.
- Wind gusts reached 61 mph in Lewes, Del.; 60 mph in Georgetown, Del.; and 51 mph in Tuckerton.
- Temperatures remained in the 20s in most areas, resulting in light, fluffy snow.
- Gusty winds and snow-covered trees and power lines caused many power outages in southern New Jersey, especially in Cape May County.
For comparison, here's a National Weather Service snowfall map for the Feb. 9-10 nor'easter:
