How New Jersey Residents Are Staying Cozy In Heavy Snow

The Garden State has been absolutely pummeled with snow so far in 2026.

We just recently saw the worst storm in three decades, with some spots in New Jersey getting over 2 feet of snow. It’s been inconvenient and frustrating for all of us who have had to deal with the snowfall.

A snowy sunrise on this January morning. (Jill Myra)

We have to find ways to deal with such a frozen burden or else we’ll go crazy and end up like Jack Torrance in "The Shining."

Some deal with the harsh winter weather by making a snowman or going sledding. On the other hand, some pass the time by watching their favorite snowy movies.

There’s something to be said, though, about making a comfort meal that will warm our stomachs and give us a cozy feeling while we stare at the unmoving piles of snow outside our windows.

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Comfort food for a snow day

A new study from Surety First used Google Trends data from the last year to determine the favorite winter comfort foods in each state.

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Through their research, they were able to identify the meal that New Jerseyans crave the most on a particularly cold day.

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It shouldn’t shock you that the favorite in the Garden State is a soup, but I will say that I was surprised (but delighted) by the soup we chose.

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If I had to guess, I would have gone with chicken noodle, cream of turkey, or a tomato soup (obviously paired with a grilled cheese), but I was wrong.

Wonton soup in New Jersey’s winter comfort food

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Wonton soup was the most popular winter comfort food in seven states, giving it the No.1 spot in the country. In addition to the Garden State, it was also the favorite of California, Nevada, Hawaii, New York, Virginia, and Washington.

It’s savory, tasty, and is certainly comforting to eat while dealing with cold temperatures.

You can see the favorite of each state in Surety First’s full study here.

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The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5's Kylie Moore. Any opinions expressed are Kylie's own. You can follow Kylie on Instagram.

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