Alert archive / Connecticut / Blizzard Warnings in 2017

Blizzard Warning 1, NWS New York, NY

February 8, 2017Nassau County, Suffolk County, New York; Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

NWS New York, NY issued this blizzard warning at Feb 8, 2017, 3:17 PM EST for Nassau County, Suffolk County, New York; Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Feb 9, 2017, 3:00 AM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 8, 2017, 3:17 PM EST (20:17 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 9, 2017, 3:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 9, 2017, 6:00 PM EST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS New York, NY

Counties Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Nassau County, NY, Suffolk County, NY

The radar

The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 9, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 2Mount Sinai, NY
Feb 9, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 3Valley Stream, NY
Feb 9, 8:05 AM ESTSNOW 3Hauppauge, NY
Feb 9, 8:15 AM ESTSNOW 3Oyster Bay, NY
Feb 9, 8:15 AM ESTSNOW 3.5Mineola, NY
Feb 9, 8:20 AM ESTSNOW 2.8East Norwich, NY
Feb 9, 8:30 AM ESTSNOW 2.3East Islip, NY
Feb 9, 8:30 AM ESTSNOW 3.6New Hyde Park, NY
Feb 9, 8:34 AM ESTSNOW 4Nesconset, NY
Feb 9, 9:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.8Baldwin, NY
Feb 9, 9:00 AM ESTSNOW 5.4Smithtown, NY
Feb 9, 9:12 AM ESTSNOW 5.5Farmingville, NY
Feb 9, 9:15 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 6North Babylon, NY
Feb 9, 9:30 AM ESTSNOW 2.4Jamesport, NY
Feb 9, 9:30 AM ESTSNOW 5Massapequa, NY
Feb 9, 9:30 AM ESTSNOW 5.5East Islip, NY
Feb 9, 9:40 AM ESTSNOW 5Medford, NY
Feb 9, 10:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 6.4Islip, NY
Feb 9, 10:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 6.8Malverne, NY
Feb 9, 10:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 8Hauppauge, NY
Feb 9, 10:05 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 6Islip Airport, NY3 IN PAST HOUR.
Feb 9, 10:15 AM ESTSNOW 5.5Hicksville, NY
Feb 9, 10:15 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 8.6Port Jefferson Station, NY
Feb 9, 10:18 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 9.4Farmingville, NY
Feb 9, 10:30 AM ESTSNOW 5.8Sayville, NY
Feb 9, 10:30 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 7Bethpage, NY
Feb 9, 10:39 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 7Long Beach, NY
Feb 9, 10:40 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 9.5Stony Brook, NY
Feb 9, 11:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 6Oyster Bay, NY
Feb 9, 11:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 7Bethpage, NY
Feb 9, 11:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 7.5Lynbrook, NY
Feb 9, 11:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 7.8Sound Beach, NY
Feb 9, 11:05 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 9.5East Islip, NY
Feb 9, 11:20 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 10Middle Island, NY
Feb 9, 11:30 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 9.5Ronkonkoma, NY
Feb 9, 11:45 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 11Levittown, NY
Feb 9, 11:50 AM ESTSNOW 5.4Jamesport, NY
Feb 9, 12:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 8Mount Sinai, NY
Feb 9, 12:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 10.3Hauppauge, NY
Feb 9, 12:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 10.4South Huntington, NY
Feb 9, 12:15 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 9Great Neck, NY
Feb 9, 12:37 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 7.7Hicksville, NY
Feb 9, 12:45 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 12Commack, NY
Feb 9, 12:55 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 7Baldwin, NY
Feb 9, 1:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 9.1Sayville, NY
Feb 9, 1:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 10.6Islip Airport, NY
Feb 9, 1:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 11.1Upton, NY
Feb 9, 1:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 12Plainview, NY
Feb 9, 1:15 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 7.4Freeport, NY
Feb 9, 1:18 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 8.6Lindenhurst, NY
Feb 9, 1:25 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 9.3New Hyde Park, NY
Feb 9, 1:30 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 8.7Mineola, NY
Feb 9, 1:30 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 10.2Manhasset, NY
Feb 9, 1:45 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 11.5Eastport, NY
Feb 9, 1:45 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 12Woodbury, NY
Feb 9, 2:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 10Deer Park, NY
Feb 9, 2:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 12.1Hauppauge, NY
Feb 9, 2:10 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 13.5Centereach, NY
Feb 9, 2:15 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 10.1West Babylon, NY
Feb 9, 2:25 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 12East Islip, NY

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 41 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2017-02-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2017-02-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 253 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
752 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
253 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
362 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

119 
WWUS41 KOKX 082017
WSWOKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
317 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...Powerful Winter Storm Late Tonight and Thursday...

NYZ078>081-090500-
/O.UPG.KOKX.WS.W.0002.170209T0500Z-170209T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.BZ.W.0001.170209T0800Z-170209T2300Z/
Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-
Southeastern Suffolk-
317 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Blizzard
Warning...which is in effect from 3 AM to 6 PM EST Thursday. The
Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect.

* Snow Accumulations...10 to 14 inches...locally higher.

* Locations...Suffolk County.

* Hazard type...Heavy snow.

* Timing...Late tonight through Thursday.

* Impacts...Hazardous/dangerous travel due to snow covered roads 
  and poor visibilities. Blowing and drifting snow is likely. 
  Local power outages with downed trees and powerlines possible.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Visibilities...one quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures...Falling into the 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-176>179-090500-
/O.CON.KOKX.WS.W.0002.170209T0500Z-170209T2300Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Western Passaic-
Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange-
Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-
New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
317 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY...

* Snow Accumulations...8 to 12 inches...locally higher.

* Locations...New York City, Nassau County, Southern Connecticut,
the Lower Hudson Valley and Northeastern New Jersey.

* Hazard type...Heavy snow.

* Timing...Late tonight through Thursday.

* Impacts...Hazardous/dangerous travel due to snow covered roads 
  and poor visibilities. Blowing and drifting snow is likely. 
  Local power outages with downed trees and powerlines possible.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Visibilities...one quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures...Falling into the 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
055 
WWUS41 KOKX 090445
WSWOKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1145 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...Powerful Winter Storm Late Tonight and Thursday...

NYZ078>081-091400-
/O.CON.KOKX.BZ.W.0001.170209T0800Z-170209T2300Z/
Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-
Southeastern Suffolk-
1145 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* Snow Accumulations...10 to 14 inches...locally higher.

* Locations...Suffolk County.

* Hazard type...Heavy snow and strong winds.

* Timing...Late tonight through Thursday.

* Impacts...Hazardous/dangerous travel due to snow covered roads
  and poor visibilities. White-out conditions likely with blowing
  and drifting snow is likely. Local power outages with downed 
  trees and power lines possible.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Visibilities...one quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures...Falling into the 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-176>179-091400-
/O.CON.KOKX.WS.W.0002.170209T0500Z-170209T2300Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Western Passaic-
Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange-
Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-
New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
1145 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* Snow Accumulations...8 to 12 inches...locally higher.

* Locations...New York City, Nassau County, Southern 
  Connecticut, the Lower Hudson Valley and Northeastern New 
  Jersey.

* Hazard type...Heavy snow.

* Timing...Late tonight through Thursday.

* Impacts...Hazardous/dangerous travel due to snow covered roads 
  and poor visibilities. Blowing and drifting snow is likely. 
  Local power outages with downed trees and power lines possible.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph.

* Visibilities...one quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures...Falling into the 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$
515 
WWUS41 KOKX 090900
WSWOKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
400 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...Powerful Winter Storm Today...

NYZ177-179-091700-
/O.UPG.KOKX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KOKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau-
400 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Blizzard
Warning...which is in effect until 6 PM EST this evening. The
Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect.

* Accumulations...10 to 14 inches of snow.

* Locations...Nassau County.

* Hazard type...Heavy snow and strong winds.

* Timing...Today.

* Impacts...Hazardous/dangerous travel due to snow covered roads
  and poor visibilities. White-out conditions likely with blowing
  and drifting snow is likely. Local power outages with downed 
  trees and power lines possible.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Visibilities...one quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures...Falling into the 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

NYZ078>081-091700-
/O.CON.KOKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-
Southeastern Suffolk-
400 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* Snow Accumulations...12 to 16 inches.

* Locations...Suffolk County.

* Hazard type...Heavy snow and strong winds.

* Timing...Late tonight through Thursday.

* Impacts...Hazardous/dangerous travel due to snow covered roads 
  and poor visibilities. White-out conditions likely with 
  blowing and drifting snow is likely. Local power outages with 
  downed trees and power lines possible.

* Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Visibilities...one quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures...Falling into the 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-176-178-091700-
/O.CON.KOKX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Western Passaic-
Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange-
Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-
New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-Southern Queens-
400 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* Snow Accumulations...10 to 14 inches.

* Locations...New York City, Southern Connecticut, the Lower 
Hudson Valley and Northeastern New Jersey.

* Hazard type...Heavy snow.

* Timing...Late tonight through Thursday.

* Impacts...Hazardous/dangerous travel due to snow covered roads 
  and poor visibilities. Blowing and drifting snow is likely. 
  Local power outages with downed trees and power lines possible.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph.

* Visibilities...one quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures...Falling into the 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$
575 
WWUS41 KOKX 091034 CCA
WSWOKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service New York NY
534 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...Powerful Winter Storm Today...

NYZ177-179-092245-
/O.UPG.KOKX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KOKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau-
534 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Blizzard
Warning...which is in effect until 6 PM EST this evening. The
Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect.

* Accumulations...10 to 14 inches of snow.

* Locations...Nassau County.

* Hazard type...Heavy snow and strong winds.

* Timing...Today.

* Impacts...Hazardous/dangerous travel due to snow covered roads
  and poor visibilities. White-out conditions likely with blowing
  and drifting snow is likely. Local power outages with downed 
  trees and power lines possible.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Visibilities...one quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures...Falling into the 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

NYZ078>081-092245-
/O.COR.KOKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-
Southeastern Suffolk-
534 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* Snow Accumulations...12 to 16 inches.

* Locations...Suffolk County.

* Hazard type...Heavy snow and strong winds.

* Timing...Today.

* Impacts...Hazardous/dangerous travel due to snow covered roads 
  and poor visibilities. White-out conditions likely with 
  blowing and drifting snow is likely. Local power outages with 
  downed trees and power lines possible.

* Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Visibilities...one quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures...Falling into the 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-176-178-092245-
/O.COR.KOKX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Western Passaic-
Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange-
Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-
New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-Southern Queens-
534 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* Snow Accumulations...10 to 14 inches.

* Locations...New York City, Southern Connecticut, the Lower 
Hudson Valley and Northeastern New Jersey.

* Hazard type...Heavy snow.

* Timing...Today.

* Impacts...Hazardous/dangerous travel due to snow covered roads 
  and poor visibilities. Blowing and drifting snow is likely. 
  Local power outages with downed trees and power lines possible.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph.

* Visibilities...one quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures...Falling into the 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$
523 
WWUS41 KOKX 091416
WSWOKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
916 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...Powerful Winter Storm Today...

NYZ078>081-177-179-092230-
/O.CON.KOKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-
Southeastern Suffolk-Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau-
916 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* Snow Accumulations...10 to 16 inches. Lesser amounts possible on
  the South Fork.

* Locations...Long Island.

* Hazard type...Heavy snow and strong winds.

* Timing...Today.

* Impacts...Hazardous/dangerous travel due to snow covered roads 
  and poor visibilities. White-out conditions likely with 
  blowing and drifting snow is likely. Local power outages with 
  downed trees and power lines possible.

* Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures...Falling into the 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-176-178-092230-
/O.CON.KOKX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Western Passaic-
Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange-
Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-
New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-Southern Queens-
916 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* Snow Accumulations...10 to 14 inches.

* Locations...New York City, Southern Connecticut, the Lower 
  Hudson Valley and Northeastern New Jersey.

* Hazard type...Heavy snow.

* Timing...Today.

* Impacts...Hazardous/dangerous travel due to snow covered roads 
  and poor visibilities. Blowing and drifting snow is likely. 
  Local power outages with downed trees and power lines possible.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures...Falling into the 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

12
354 
WWUS41 KOKX 091657
WSWOKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1157 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...Powerful Winter Storm Today...

CTZ007-008-010>012-092300-
/O.UPG.KOKX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KOKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-
1157 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Blizzard
Warning...which is in effect until 6 PM EST this evening. The
Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect.

* Accumulations...10 to 16 inches.

* Locations...Southeastern Connecticut.

* Hazard type...Heavy snow and strong winds.

* Timing...This afternoon.

* Impacts...Hazardous/dangerous travel due to snow covered roads 
  and poor visibilities. White-out conditions likely with 
  blowing and drifting snow is likely. Local power outages with 
  downed trees and power lines possible.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures...Falling into the 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

NYZ078>081-177-179-092300-
/O.CON.KOKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-
Southeastern Suffolk-Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau-
1157 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* Snow Accumulations...10 to 16 inches.

* Locations...Long Island.

* Hazard type...Heavy snow and strong winds.

* Timing...This afternoon.

* Impacts...Hazardous/dangerous travel due to snow covered roads 
  and poor visibilities. White-out conditions likely with 
  blowing and drifting snow is likely. Local power outages with 
  downed trees and power lines possible.

* Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures...Falling into the 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

CTZ005-006-009-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-176-178-092300-
/O.CON.KOKX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Southern Fairfield-
Western Passaic-Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-
Eastern Bergen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-
Eastern Union-Orange-Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-
Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-
Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-
Southern Queens-
1157 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* Snow Accumulations...10 to 14 inches.

* Locations...New York City, Southwestern Connecticut, the Lower 
Hudson Valley and Northeastern New Jersey.

* Hazard type...Heavy snow.

* Timing...This afternoon.

* Impacts...Hazardous/dangerous travel due to snow covered roads 
  and poor visibilities. Blowing and drifting snow is likely. 
  Local power outages with downed trees and power lines possible.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures...Falling into the 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

12
682 
WWUS41 KOKX 092020
WSWOKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
320 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...Powerful Winter Storm Winding Down this Evening...

NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067-069-092130-
/O.CAN.KOKX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Western Passaic-Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-
Eastern Bergen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-
Eastern Union-Orange-Rockland-
320 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Upton has cancelled the Winter
Storm Warning.

$$

CTZ007-008-010>012-NYZ078>081-177-179-092300-
/O.CON.KOKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Northwestern Suffolk-
Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau-
320 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches.

* Locations...Southeastern Connecticut and Long Island.

* Hazard type...Heavy snow and strong winds.

* Timing...Into early this evening.

* Impacts...Dangerous travel due to snow covered roads and poor
  visibilities. White-out conditions likely with blowing and
  drifting snow. Local power outages with downed trees and power
  lines possible.

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures...Mid 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

CTZ005-006-009-NYZ068-070>075-176-178-092300-
/O.CON.KOKX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Southern Fairfield-Putnam-
Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-
Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-
Southern Queens-
320 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* Snow Accumulations...10 to 14 inches.

* Locations...New York City, Southwestern Connecticut and the
  Lower Hudson Valley east of the Hudson River.

* Hazard type...Snow and blowing snow.

* Timing...Into early this evening.

* Impacts...Hazardous travel due to snow covered roads and poor 
visibilities. Blowing and drifting snow is likely. Local power 
outages with downed trees and power lines possible.

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures...Low to mid 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

12
453 
WWUS41 KOKX 092240
WSWOKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
540 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...BLIZZARD WINDING DOWN ACROSS LONG ISLAND AND SOUTHERN
CONNECTICUT...

CTZ010-NYZ078-080-177-179-092345-
/O.CAN.KOKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Southern New Haven-Northwestern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-
Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau-
540 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow has ended, therefore the National Weather Service in Upton 
has cancelled the Blizzard Warning. Blowing and drifting snow 
could still however lead to hazardous travel and local whiteout 
conditions tonight.

$$

CTZ005-006-009-NYZ068-070>075-176-178-092345-
/O.CAN.KOKX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Southern Fairfield-Putnam-
Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-
Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-
Southern Queens-
540 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow has ended, therefore the National Weather Service in Upton
has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. Blowing and drifting snow
could still however lead to hazardous travel in spots tonight. 

$$

CTZ007-008-011-012-NYZ079-081-092345-
/O.EXP.KOKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern Middlesex-
Southern New London-Northeastern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
540 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Snow is diminishing in intensity, therefore the Blizzard Warning
will be allowed to expire. Blowing and drifting snow could still
however lead to hazardous travel and local whiteout conditions 
tonight.

$$

Goodman

The office that day

Everything else NWS New York, NY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 7, 10:47 PM ESTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryOKX4 hr
Feb 8, 3:42 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningOKXBronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam and 5 more38 hr
Feb 8, 3:47 AM ESTGale WarningOKX56 hr
Feb 8, 3:23 PM ESTStorm WarningOKX28 hr

Nearby

Blizzard Warnings in Connecticut, 2017Blizzard Warnings in New York, 2017Every blizzard warning in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.