Review: December 5-6 Snowstorm

This was the first major snowstorm of the 2002/2003 winter. The snow began just after 11 AM on the 5th. The snow kept falling during the afternoon hours, and ended, just before 8 PM. After an hours lull, rain began to fall, and it melted most of the snow pack away. The wind was not a factor with this storm, and in fact there were no major wind gusts.

On the other hand, 6.5 inches of white powder fell on the island. School was canceled for the day. After the snow stopped, the temperature rose to 36 degrees. Snow removal was aided by rain. The next day was very rainy, and most of the snow pack was gone; also the next day the temperature rose to 37 degrees. It was a somewhat disappointing snowstorm, but not as bad as some storms have been in the past.

SNE snowfall maps

peak of storm

Stats:

Accumulation: 6.5″  Forecast: 6″

Wind: 15 mph unofficial: 11 mph

Damage: none