Winter Storm and High Wind in New Jersey, February 9, 2017

Name: Winter Storm and High Wind in New Jersey, February 9, 2017
Start: 2017-02-09T02:00
End: 2017-02-09T23:01
Location: New Jersey

February 9, 2017 · NWS PHI · 19 events in 16 counties and zones

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 19

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS PHI wrote it up.

A strong cold front moved through the region with a temperature drop from the 50's and 60's all the way down close to freezing. Low pressure developed along the front with precipitation northwest of the boundary. The precipitation changed to snow across most of the state. Northern locations had all snow with higher totals. Further south the precipitation was mainly rain for an extended period resulting in much lower accumulations. Gusty winds also occurred as the low departed the region.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Feb 8, 9:26 PM EST, 4 hours 34 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 8, 9:26 PM EST, 4 hours 34 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
926 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure will intensify as it moves from Virgina to the
Delmarva coastline overnight and heads toward New England by
tomorrow night. High pressure will build southeast behind the
departing low pressure system on Friday. However, a warm frontal
boundary will move northeast into the region on the backside of
the high pressure system and stall across the region. A cold
front will then push the warm front and any areas of low
pressure east of the region. Another low pressure system looks
to track from the gulf northeast toward the region by the middle
of next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY MORNING/...
Low pressure is forecast to develop in Virginia during the
night and it should pass off the middle Delmarva coast toward
daybreak. A mid level trough approaching from the west will
provided favorable conditions for the low to deepen rapidly.

Already a broad area of precipitation has developed to our west. We
expect this precip to move into our region sometime after
midnight. Already in the southern Poconos, temperatures are low
enough that any precip moving in should be all snow. For the
rest of the region however, temperatures have generally been
slower to drop than previously forecast, so adjusted the hourly
temperatures to match. However, even with the adjustments to the
hourly temperatures, timing of the transition of precip type has
not changed much. Having said that however, current road/surface
temps show a very warm ground, and recent runs of the HRRR and
RAP indicate the precip may pull out a bit faster than
previously expected. Thus, lowered snow totals across the region
slightly. Hesitate to drop them too much before we have even
begun to see the effects of dynamic cooling with the low, and
once the heavier snow rates develop, they could be enough to
overcome any warm ground. Regardless of the snow totals, this
still looks to have a major impact for much of the region's
morning commute as that will be when the heaviest snow is
expected to occur.

A northwest to north wind around 5 to 10 MPH this evening is
expected to veer toward the northeast overnight increasing to 10
to 20 MPH.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH 6 PM THURSDAY/...
The maximum lift with the system is forecast to pass over our
region during Thursday morning's commute. Precipitation rates
should be at their greatest at that time with snowfall rates up
to around 2 inches per hour. Also, we have kept the mention of
thunder in the southeastern part of our region. The heavy snow
will create very hazardous travel conditions during the morning
commute due to reduced visibility and snow accumulating on
roads.

We made only minor adjustments to the snowfall forecast at this
time. The most noticeable change is an increase in snow totals
for parts of central New Jersey including Monmouth County and
vicinity. Snow may linger a bit longer in that area as the
system pulls away from us, resulting in a bit more accumulation
than previously thought.

It appears as though the back edge of the steady snow will work
its way from west to east across our forecast area between
about 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. We will keep the ending time on the
Winter Storm Warning and the Winter Weather Advisory as they are
to provide a bit of a cushion.

Maximum temperatures on Thursday are expected to be mostly in
the 30s in our region. Readings should not get above the 20s in
the north.

A gusty northeast to north wind is anticipated to back to the
northwest for the afternoon. Sustained speeds are forecast to
favor the 15 to 20 MPH range with gusts of 25 to 30 MPH. Wind
gusts may approach 35 MPH near the coast but we are thinking
that we should fall just below Blizzard Warning criteria there.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Even though the main storm is tomorrow the extended still looks
active and somewhat wintry.

Thursday night: Behind the rapidly strengthening storm system
winds will still be fairly intense from the north and northwest
due to the pressure gradient with gusts around 20 mph. With the
much colder air coming in to the region wind chills may fall to
around 0 overnight for the central and northern portions of the
region. Another shortwave coupled with the northwest flow and
steep low level lapse rates will still promote the chance for
snow showers in Delmarva and the Southern Poconos/ NW NJ.
Modeling has actually been fairly consistent with setting up a
band of snow showers across Delmarva Thursday evening. With
temperatures in the 20's along with the favorable snow growth
and instability it will not take much for localized
accumulations around an inch with 20:1 ratios. Given the high
impact event Thursday morning a snow map will not be made for
this event yet. Additional snow showers may work into the
typical areas near the Southern Poconos and northwestern NJ with
the same type of localized accumulations.

Where skies clear low temperatures could really tank but will
be highly dependent on clouds and wind throughout the night.
MET/MAV likely several degrees to warm in many spots particular
yin areas of central NJ and eastern PA that see some clearing.
Lows could fall into the single digits in a few spots with 10's
elsewhere.

Friday through Saturday:

Continued nw flow, with high pressure over the region, cold and
a break in the action ahead of the next system. Highs will
likely struggle into the 20's during the day and be cooler than
MET/MAV given the CAA and 925 mb modeled temps near -10C. Highs
will actually be toward midnight.

A warm front will move into the region with a clipper system
traveling west to east along it. Milder air will attempt to
surge into the region by Saturday. However, low level cold and
snow cover will be in place. This typically leads to model
tendencies for not picking up on low level cold. Temperatures
were much slower to rise than modeled over the higher terrain
yesterday as an example. Some light snow is likely to occur near
and north of the clipper track with the highest chances across
northern NJ and the Southern Poconos, another 20:1 type event in
terms of ratios making it easier to get a quick inch in spots.
temperatures should slowly rise into the 30's and 40's by late
Saturday.

Saturday night Through Monday: Another low pressure will track
into the Great Lakes along the warm front Sunday and Sunday
night. With high pressure still located further north of our
region, a CAD situation with models underestimating low level
cold is likely to continue. Additonal precipitation will move in
as well. Right now modeling is fairly consistent with the upper
levels being well above freezing with the potential with low
level cold trapped at the surface across the Southern Poconos
and northern New Jersey. As a result, freezing rain would be
possible in spots Sunday morning. The main cold front is
expected to cross the region Sunday night into Monday with more
widespread showers and a quick warm surge ahead of the cold
front. the highest temperatures will likely be during the
evening or overnight hours Sunday night.

Monday night through Tuesday night: Another shot of colder nw
flow behind the front, with a brief break thanks to an area of
high pressure passing to the north. Another round of 20 mph or
higher west-northwest gusts as well. Seasonable with 20's for
lows and 30's/40's for highs in most areas. Stayed close to
ensemble guidance.

Wednesday: Fairly good ensemble agreement of a low pressure
system lifting from the Gulf of Mexico northeast toward our
region. Typical timing and track uncertainties exist for day 7.
Temperatures will be more uncertain depending on the northern
branch of the jet. With the NAO/AO trending negative for the
first time this year, a miller A track could very well occur up
the coast with wintry implications for Wednesday and Thursday of
next week.

&&

.AVIATION /02Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

VFR conditions are anticipated through at least 06Z with an
increase in cloud cover. The precipitation is expected to move
in from west to east between 03 and 09Z. For KABE and KRDG, the
precip will likely begin as RASN for a few hours before
changing over to all SN. For the Delaware Valley and Coastal
Plains TAF sites (including KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KILG, KACY, and
KMIV), the precip is expected to begin as rain before changing
over to a rain, snow, and sleet mix and eventually all snow. The
snow is anticipated to become moderate to heavy at times before
15Z with LIFR and VLIFR conditions expected. The steady snow is
forecast to end gradually from west to east across our TAF
sites between 15Z and 18Z with some improvement (at least to
MVFR) for Thursday afternoon.

Snow may accumulate on runways and taxiways. Amounts should be
around 6 to 10 inches at KRDG, KABE and KTTN. Totals are
forecast to be about 4 to 7 inches around KILG, KPHL and KPNE
with perhaps 2 to 4 inches at KMIV and KACY.

Due to a communications issue, the observation for KACY is not
being transmitted. Thus, AMD NOT SKED was appended to the ACY
TAF, though we will do our best to keep up with changing
conditions at ACY by dialing in to the site.

Outlook...
Thursday night: West-northwest wind gusts 15-20 knots. Mainly
VFR with a few scattered snow showers possible at KACY and KILG
which may briefly lower restrictions.

Friday: VFR, Westerly wind gusts approaching 20 knots.

Friday night: Mainly VFR with lighter winds, lower restrictions
from light snow possible at KABE.

Saturday: VFR.

Saturday night through Sunday night: MVFR or lower restrictions
possible with rain.

Monday: Improving to VFR, another round of west or northwest
wind gusts near 20 knots.

&&

.MARINE...
The Gale Warning remains in effect for Thursday as
strengthening low pressure pass off the middle Delmarva coast
early in the day then moves northeastward and farther out to
sea. The wind direction is forecast to go from northwest and
north early tonight to northeast for late tonight and Thursday
morning. The wind direction should go back to the northwest for
Thursday afternoon.

Wave heights on our ocean waters are anticipated to build to 7
to 11 feet on Thursday.

Outlook...
A gale warning remains in effect for Thursday night with SCA
gusts lingering into Friday. Seas may approach five feet
Saturday and then again Monday.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Strong low pressure is forecast to pass off the middle Delmarva
coast early on Thursday morning before moving out to sea. We
are anticipating a strengthening northeast flow overnight before
the wind goes back to the northwest on Thursday afternoon.

High tide along the oceanfront is from 5:30 to 6:30 AM
Thursday. The duration of the onshore flow leading up to the
high tide should not be long enough to result in anything more
than spotty minor flooding. As a result, a Coastal Flood
Advisory does not appear necessary.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Everyone's a winner today with all of our climate sites having
record high temperatures today! Only One (Reading) came in with
a record tied. Here is the list of todays highs and the
previous record for today.

Philadelphia PA 	66 (63 in 1925)
Allentown PA		61 (59 in 1965)
Atlantic City NJ	71 (69 in 1965)
Wilmington DE 		70 (66 in 1965)
Reading PA 			63 (63 in 1965)
Trenton NJ 			65 (62 in 1933)
Mt. Pocono PA		50 (48 in 2000)
Georgetown DE 		73 (69 in 1965)

A winter storm will impact the area late tonight and Thursday
with significant snow for many places. Here are the daily
snowfall records for February 9th.

Philadelphia....6.5 inches in 2010
Allentown.......5.0 inches in 1936
Wilmington......6.0 inches in 1936
Atlantic City...4.1 inches in 1987

&&

.EQUIPMENT...
Due to a communications issue, the Atlantic City Airport
observation is not being sent out. However, the sensors are
still still operating and we were able to dial in to the site to
check the climate data for the afternoon climate.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Winter Storm Warning until 4 PM EST Thursday for PAZ054-055-
     060>062-101>106.
     Winter Storm Warning from 4 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday for PAZ070-
     071.
NJ...Winter Storm Warning until 4 PM EST Thursday for NJZ001-
     007>010-012-013-015.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 8 AM to 2 PM EST Thursday for
     NJZ021>025.
     Winter Storm Warning from 4 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday for NJZ014-
     016>020-026-027.
DE...Winter Weather Advisory from 8 AM to 2 PM EST Thursday for
     DEZ002.
     Winter Storm Warning from 4 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday for DEZ001.
MD...Winter Weather Advisory from 8 AM to 2 PM EST Thursday for
     MDZ012-015.
     Winter Storm Warning from 4 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday for MDZ008.
MARINE...Gale Warning from 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM EST Friday for ANZ430-
     431-450>455.

&&

Synopsis...Gaines
Near Term...Iovino/Johnson
Short Term...Iovino
Long Term...Gaines
Aviation...Gaines/Iovino/Johnson
Marine...Gaines/Iovino/Johnson
Tides/Coastal Flooding...
Climate...
Equipment...

Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 8, 3:17 PM EST, 10 hours 43 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
317 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

NJZ007>010-012-013-015-PAZ060>062-101-103>106-092030-
Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Mercer-
Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Western Chester-Western Montgomery-
Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
317 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New Jersey...northern
New Jersey...northwest New Jersey...east central Pennsylvania and
southeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

 Winter Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

Snow may refreeze Thursday night creating a few slick spots.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NJZ014-019-020-026-027-092030-
Eastern Monmouth-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
317 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New Jersey and
southern New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

Snow may refreeze Thursday night creating a few slick spots.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

PAZ102-092030-
Eastern Chester-
317 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

Snow may refreeze Thursday night creating a few slick spots.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NJZ016>018-PAZ070-071-092030-
Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Delaware-Philadelphia-
317 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern New Jersey and
southeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

Snow may refreeze Thursday night creating a few slick spots.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NJZ021>025-092030-
Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-
317 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM EST
THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

Some snow showers in Thursday evening and any melting snow
refreezing could create slick spots.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ430-431-450>455-092030-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
317 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters and
Delaware Bay Waters.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NJZ001-PAZ054-055-092030-
Sussex-Carbon-Monroe-
317 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New Jersey and
northeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

Some snow showers Thursday night and any melting snow refreezing
could create slick spots.

Freezing rain is possible Sunday morning with the potential for a
light glaze of ice which may create some slick spots.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

DEZ002-MDZ012-015-092030-
Kent-Kent MD-Queen Annes-
317 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM EST
THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Delaware and
northeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

Some snow showers Thursday evening and any melting snow refreezing
could create slick spots.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

DEZ003-004-MDZ019-020-092030-
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Talbot-Caroline-
317 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Delaware and
northeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

The probability oF widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

RAIN SHOULD CHANGE TO A PERIOD OF SNOW THURSDAY MORNING WITH UP TO
ABOUT AN INCH OF SNOW possible. Slick spots may linger into Thursday
night with refreezing of melted snow.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

DEZ001-MDZ008-092030-
New Castle-Cecil-
317 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Delaware and
northeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

Some snow showers in the evening and any melting snow refreezing
could create slick spots.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Event by event

11 winter weather, 7 winter storm, 1 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Winter Storm, Sussex

When: February 9, 2:00 AM EST to 12:00 PM EST
Where: Sussex forecast zone
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 41.140, -74.690 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Warren

When: February 9, 2:00 AM EST to 11:30 AM EST
Where: Warren forecast zone
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 40.857, -74.997 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Morris

When: February 9, 3:00 AM EST to 3:30 PM EST
Where: Morris forecast zone
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 40.862, -74.544 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Hunterdon

When: February 9, 3:00 AM EST to 11:30 AM EST
Where: Hunterdon forecast zone
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 40.567, -74.912 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Somerset

When: February 9, 3:30 AM EST to 2:30 PM EST
Where: Somerset forecast zone
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 40.564, -74.616 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Middlesex

When: February 9, 4:30 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where: Middlesex forecast zone
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 40.440, -74.409 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Western Monmouth

When: February 9, 5:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where: Western Monmouth forecast zone
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 40.288, -74.158 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Weather, Eastern Cape May

When: February 9, 11:04 AM EST
Where: Eastern Cape May forecast zone
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 39.085, -74.850 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Weather, Western Cape May

When: February 9, 11:04 AM EST
Where: Western Cape May forecast zone
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 39.085, -74.850 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Weather, Western Atlantic

When: February 9, 11:35 AM EST
Where: Western Atlantic forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 39.469, -74.634 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Weather, Eastern Ocean

When: February 9, 11:43 AM EST
Where: Eastern Ocean forecast zone
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 39.866, -74.250 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Weather, Southeastern Burlington

When: February 9, 11:54 AM EST
Where: Southeastern Burlington forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 39.878, -74.668 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Weather, Northwestern Burlington

When: February 9, 11:54 AM EST
Where: Northwestern Burlington forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 39.878, -74.668 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High Wind, Eastern Cape May

When: February 9, 12:31 PM EST
Where: Eastern Cape May forecast zone
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 39.085, -74.850 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Weather, Eastern Atlantic

When: February 9, 1:00 PM EST
Where: Eastern Atlantic forecast zone
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 39.469, -74.634 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Weather, Eastern Monmouth

When: February 9, 2:13 PM EST
Where: Eastern Monmouth forecast zone
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 40.288, -74.158 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Weather, Western Ocean

When: February 9, 4:00 PM EST
Where: Western Ocean forecast zone
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 39.866, -74.250 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Weather, Western Ocean

When: February 9, 4:00 PM EST
Where: Western Ocean forecast zone
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 39.866, -74.250 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Weather, Western Monmouth

When: February 9, 11:01 PM EST
Where: Western Monmouth forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 40.288, -74.158 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

What these are

Winter Storm: A storm that brought snow, sleet or freezing rain at warning levels, usually over several hours or days.
Winter Weather: Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.
High Wind: Sustained non-thunderstorm winds of 40 mph or more for an hour, or gusts of 58 mph or more.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 722833, 722834, 722835, 722836, 722837, 722838, 722832, 673111, 673112, 673108, 673113, 673116, 673117, 673106, 673107, 673109, 673114, 673115, 673110.