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Rare Thundersnow Phenomenon Struck NJ During Blizzard
If you heard the tell tale clap from the heavens, you weren't alone, officials said.
As if the blizzard wasn't intense enough, thundersnow — a rare phenomenon — was reportedly seen in New Jersey overnight.
Thundersnow, which was coined by Weather Channel's meteorologist Jim Cantore 11 years ago, occurs when there is lightning and thunder during a heavy snowfall.
On Monday, thundersnow struck again as Cantore was reporting live, covering Winter Storm Hernando in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
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The live video shows a lightning strike and Cantore's reaction. Watch the video here: weather.com/storms/winter/video/thundersnow-jim-cantore-plymouth-massachusetts-winter-storm.
Locally, thundersnow was reported in Cape May. The video by a resident named Jason Burke was shared with NorEasterNick. See it below (Warning: Profanity)
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Thundersnow was also spotted striking One World Trade Center. A video by Alec Kennison was shared with AccuWeather. Watch it below:
In total, New Jersey was blanketed with anywhere between a foot to two feet of snow from Sunday into Monday. Read More: 24 Inches Of Snow With More On The Way: NJ Blizzard Updates
Monmouth County received as much as 26.2 inches of snow, and many other areas received more than 18 inches, according to National Weather Service spotters who logged totals by 8 a.m.
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