Potent Coastal Storm Brings Much-Needed Rain and Even Snow
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – State Semifinal Friday is here around Big Central Country and one of the big questions is what will the weather be like for the two NJSIAA state semifinals/regional finals involving BCC schools. There have been a lot of changes in the weather over the past 48 hours alone. After enduring a period with only 2.34 inches since August 9th (103 days), a major storm gave Central Jersey its most significant rainfall in three months.
It started with a bit of a bang with a couple of rumbles of thunder on Thursday morning. The rain began to fall in earnest with 0.02 of an inch of rain recorded at Greg’s Weather Center in South Plainfield, NJ shortly after midnight. The rain continued for much of the morning before a break during the afternoon. Rainfall returned during the evening. At the time of this report, GWC received 1.69 inches of rain from the storm.
The rainfall from this latest storm was the highest since August 18th (96 days). The storm brought almost three-quarters of the amount of rainfall that fell from August 9th to Wednesday. It brought an end to the fire restrictions throughout the Garden State. It will not bring an end to the drought, which is now extreme for more of South Jersey. Before this storm, Middlesex County needed 14 to 16 inches of rain over the next few months to end the drought.
The storm brought a wide variety of weather to New Jersey. Here at GWC, there was mostly a cold rain with an occasional mix of wet snow. No accumulation though. However, further north and west more significant snowfall fell. At High Point in Sussex County, named for being the highest location in New Jersey at 1,800 feet, there were 20 inches of snow according to North Jersey Weather Observers.
Take a look below at the current conditions and the weather forecasts around Central Jersey as of the time of this report.
Currently at Greg’s Weather Center in South Plainfield, NJ (1:36 PM EST)
- Temperature: 38 degrees
- Wind Chill: 33 degrees
- Humidity: 95 percent
- Dew Point: 37 degrees.
- Winds: Light out of the West-Northwest at 3 mph, and gusting to 6 mph.
- Barometer: 29.31 inches and steady.
- Rainfall: 0.08 of an inch today and 1.69 total inches for the storm.
NOTE: There is still a bit of light rain or drizzle. Chilly under overcast skies.
| Date | Opponent | Time/Score | Location | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 22 Nov |  Ramapo |
NJSIAA North Jersey Group 4 Regional Final W 35-6 |
Bellis Field @ Maloney Stadium | NJSIAA - NFHS Network |
| Venue | Address | Map (Click for larger view.) |
|---|---|---|
| Bellis Field @ Maloney Stadium | 200 Hillcrest Boulevard Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 |
Currently at Bellis Field at Maloney Stadium in Phillipsburg, NJ (1:38 PM EST)
- Temperature: 36 degrees
- Wind Chill: 31 degrees
- Humidity: 95 percent
- Dew Point: 34 degrees.
- Winds: West at 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
- Barometer: 29.30 inches and steady.
- Rainfall: 0.02 of an inch today and 1.48 total inches for the storm
NOTE: Conditions are very chilly with light rain falling.
Kickoff forecast: Dress warmly and have an umbrella nearby. Conditions will be cloudy and cold. Rain and snow are possible until midnight. The temperature will be around 36 degrees with 93 percent humidity. Light wind from the south at 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
| Date | Opponent | Time/Score | Location | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 22 Nov |  Mainland Regional |
NJSIAA South Jersey Group 3 L 35-36 |
Brooks Field | NJ.com |
| Venue | Address | Map (Click for larger view.) |
|---|---|---|
| Brooks Field | 222 Davenport Street Somerville, NJ 08876 |
Currently at Brooks Field in Somerville, NJ (1:38 PM EST)
- Temperature: 37 degrees
- Wind Chill: 31 degrees
- Humidity: 91 percent
- Dew Point: 34 degrees.
- Winds: SW at 9 mph with gusts up to 15 mph.
- Barometer: 29.32 inches and steady.
- Rainfall: 0.04 of an inch today and 0.62 total inches for the storm.
Kickoff forecast: Dress warmly and bring an umbrella. There will be rain mixed with snow. The temperature will be about 36 degrees with 93 percent humidity. Winds will be from the South at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80 percent.
