First Snow!
05 December 2002

^^^ 3pm
>>> Jen's tree!		^^^ 7pm
"New Jersey's first major snowstorm of the season slowed the morning rush-hour today in Monmouth and Ocean counties, closed an airport and canceled flights at another, canceled school for most students and caused scores of accidents. The vast storm, which spread freezing rain and up to a foot of snow in the south on Wednesday, was expected to drop anywhere from 4 to 9 inches throughout the state, with inland southern areas and central New Jersey expected to bear the brunt of the storm. The worst of the storm was expected this afternoon, and officials expected treacherous driving conditions for the evening commute. Residents were being urged to stay home if possible. As of about 11 a.m. today, there were more than 25 accidents on the Garden State Parkway and minor accidents in municipalities throughout Monmouth County. Few municipalities reported serious injuries. Intersections along Routes 35, 36 and 66 in Monmouth County were icy and cars often spun their wheels as they tried to accelerate after stopping for lights." Asbury Park Press