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| event_type | Heavy Snow |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,551,638 |
| episode_id | 2,037,251 |
| begin_utc | 1996-02-16T11:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1996-02-17T06:00:00+00:00 |
| state | DELAWARE |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | INLAND SUSSEX |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| episode_narrative | A low pressure system lingered over North Carolina on the 15th and developed quickly once it reached Cape Hatteras during the early morning of the 16th. It then moved northeast over the Western Atlantic and reached the Gulf of Maine the morning of the 17th. Its storm track was far enough offshore to keep cold air in place and to locate its axis of heavy snow over Delmar and New Jersey. The traditionally "snowier" places farther northwest received less snow.Snow began by dawn on the 16th with the significant accumulation over around midnight. Accumulations averaged around 8 inches and included 6 inches in Bridgeville, 7 inches in Georgetown, 8 inches in Lewes and New Castle County Airport and 9 inches in Dover. The eight inch accumulation at New Castle County Airport brought the seasonal snowfall accumulation to a RECORD BREAKING 53.8 inches. The seasonal total of 54 inches in Milford was also a new record. Unlike the previous snow storms this winter, this one's timing on the Friday of an upcoming three day weekend was not good. Numerous accidents occurred. Over 300 were reported statewide, 22 involving injuries by noon alone in New Castle County. A six car accident closed Interstate 95 for one hour in Wilmington. A six vehicle accident closed the southbound lanes of the Indian River Bridge for two hours and sent two people to the hospital. Other accidents temporarily closed Delaware State Route 141, Delaware State Route 1 and Interstate 495 north of Edgemoor. Several school districts closed for the day, most others released the children early. Malls and shopping plazas closed early. The gale force winds along the coast caused a one hour power outage in Bethany Beach. They also helped run aground the 55 foot vessel "Philadelphia" near Cape Henlopen the evening of the 16th. |
| year | 1,996 |
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