A Year A-Snow Today

Monday was sunny with high temperatures in the mid-40s. But a year ago on the day after Christmas ...

Essex County residents braced for a . A state of emergency was declared in New Jersey where many holiday travelers were stranded. Public transportation was suspended and the county reported abandoned cars on roadways.

The heavy snow combined with strong gusts of wind left giant mounds up to six-feet tall in some areas with other spots showing just a dusting of snow.

Virtually everything shut down. Government offices closed. Many local commuters just decided to mellow out, dig out or telecommute from home — in essence extending the holiday.

Do you remember where you were and what you were doing a year ago this Dec. 26?