Winter storm dropped more snow in parts of the Northeast than all of last year's winter season

December 17, 2020

A powerful winter storm system delivered heavy snow across the Northeast, blanketing much of Pennsylvania, New York and New England and creating slick road conditions across the region Thursday.

Those living in and around New York City, Philadelphia and Boston woke Thursday to generally between 6 to 12 inches of snow, and snow continued to fall through the morning.

New York's Central Park saw 10 inches as of Thursday morning, more than what fell during last year's entire paltry winter season, the National Weather Service noted.

But the storm didn't just dump snow. Powerful wind gusts -- of about 55 to 65 mph -- from Delaware to New Jersey caused minor damage, Guy said. The coastline will likely continue to feel strong winds from New Jersey up through Massachusetts all day Thursday, with a possibility of coastal flooding in Delaware through New Jersey, Guy said.