STORM REPORTS
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This page will be reporting storm information from reports witnessed and submitted from observers
throughout Sussex County.  Reports of snow, rain, wind, ice, hail, funnel clouds etc.  and any other
 weather related information is deeply appreciated.

To submit a report,  click on link above and follow instructions:

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HAIL and WIND
June 1, 2004:
At about 2:45 pm on Tuesday June 1, a line of heavy rain, thunder and lightning passed through
extreme northwest Sussex County.   This produced hail 1/4" to 1/2" in diameter in parts of
Wantage and  at High Point State Park.  A funnel cloud was also spotted.  This "tornado" briefly
 touched down in the park with minor damage.
Hail

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SNOW
March 18-19, 2004:
Snow overspread Sussex County late on Thursday March 18th and continued into the early
morning hours on the 19TH.  The snow became heavy at times over night, reducing the visibility.
Temperatures were mainly in the 20's and low 30's throughout the entire event. 
Because of the track of the storm, areas further south and east recieved more.
Snowfall ranged between 3.2"-10.0" county wide.

SNOW
March 16-17, 2004:
Snow overspread Sussex County and continued into the evening hours and early
morning hours on the 16th - 17th.  The snow became heavy at times and with the fog, reduced
 the visibility.  Temperatures were mainly in the 20's and low 30's throughout the entire event. 
Winds increased out of the northeast.  Snow fall ranged between 4"-6.5" county wide.

SNOW-ICE-RAIN
Friday February 6, 2004:
Snow and mixed bag of precipitation overspread Sussex County and continued into the
evening hours.  Warm air aloft caused the precipitation to change to a mixed bag and then
 eventually mainly rain throughout most sections of the county.  In the northwestern
corner of the county, and the higher elevation, up to 2.2" of snow fell followed by severe icing.

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                                               SNOW-ICE-RAIN
Wednesday February 3, 2004:
Snow and mixed bag of precipitation overspread Sussex County and continued into the
evening hours.  Warm air aloft caused the precipitation to change to a mixed bag and then
 eventually mainly rain throughout most sections of the county.  In the northwestern
corner of the county, and the higher elevation, up to 2.5" of snow fell followed by icing.


                                                         SNOW
Tuesday-Wednesday January 27-28, 2004:
A low pressure system developed along the Virginia Capes and moved
north-northeastward spreading heavy snow across the region.
The snow started around 7:00pm on the 27th and continued, very heavy at times
 until the early morning hours on the 28th.  Temperatures were mainly in the teens
but rose into the 20's during the morning on the 28th.  Winds increased out of the west.
Snow totals ranged between 6.5" to 13" countywide.


                                                         COLD
Friday January 16, 2004:
Another extreme Artic outbreak produced temperature as low as -9° at High Point.
What made matters worse was that the northwest winds gusted to as high as 58 mph
creating dangerously low wind-chills.

                                                        SNOW
Wednesday-Thursday January 14-15, 2004:
An Alberta Clipper accompanied with very cold air produced between 5"-7.5" of
snow overnight.  The snow was of a very low water content  with a ratio of 23 to 1.

                                                       COLD
Saturday January 10, 2004:
An extreme  Artic outbreak produced temperature as low as -13° at High Point
 and -9° in Wantage.  Of importance, this was the coldest temperature ever recorded
 in New Jersey since records began with no snow on the ground.
 All of Susex County had temperatures below zero today.

                                                      SNOW
Friday-Saturday December 5-6, 2003:
Our massive Nor'easter snowstorm produced heavy snow, high winds and cold
 temperatures.  Winds gusted to over 40 mph in some locations early Sunday
 morning the 7th. The snow has drifted and is getting compacted by the wind
making it hard to measure.  Generally, an 8" - 12" storm. 

                                                                WIND
Thursday-Friday November 13-14, 2003:
A strong cold front passed through the region producing very strong winds
associated with scattered snow showers and flurries.  WInds gusted to 67 mph at High Point and 64 at Sparta Mountain.  Most of the county exceeded 50 mph winds.
 
 
 
 

 Thanks to Storm ChaserChris Franek of Branchville for his timely road reports!

Also thanks for all those submitting their reports as warranted.