Winter made its grand entrance over the weekend, leaving a thick, white blanket across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The snow started falling on Friday and continued into Saturday, officially welcoming the winter season.

Let's take a quick look around the region to see how much snow each area received. In New York, the Bronx saw 2 inches of snow, while places like Midwood in Kings County got 2. 7 inches. Up in Orange County, Warwick reported a significant 4. 8 inches. The totals varied across the state, with some areas like Greenwood Lake getting 4 inches, and others like Nassau County's Glen Cove receiving 2. 2 inches.

Moving to New Jersey, Bergen County's Oakland recorded the highest amount with 4 inches. Essex County also saw good snowfall, with places like Essex Fells getting 4. 5 inches. Over in Connecticut, Fairfield County saw varying amounts, with Stamford getting 2. 5 inches and Ridgefield recording 1. 7 inches.

These snowfall totals are important as they give us a sense of how winter is shaping up. They also remind us to be prepared for more cold weather and possibly more snow.

Winter's Arrival: Snow Covers NY, NJ, CT

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