A Nor'easter tracked just east of the benchmark bringing the highest snowfall totals and strongest winds to eastern coastal sections. Blizzard conditions verified across Suffolk County on Long Island, with near blizzard conditions for Southern Queens and Nassau Counties.
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The episode as NWS OKX wrote it up.
A Nor'easter tracked just east of the benchmark bringing the highest snowfall totals and strongest winds to eastern coastal sections. Blizzard conditions verified across Suffolk County on Long Island, with near blizzard conditions for Southern Queens and Nassau Counties. Islip, NY set a record for its highest calendar day (midnight to midnight) snowfall total with 23.5 inches. The storm total for Islip was 24.7 inches. Winds were a factor even further west into New York City and Southern Westchester were 6 inches or more of snow fell on average. East of New York City widespread amounts of 10 to 20 inches were reported across Long Island. Widespread wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were reported from New York City on east into Long Island. A few peak wind gusts exceeding 60 mph were reported across Suffolk County.
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 New York, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jan 28, 7:44 PM EST, 16 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service New York NY
744 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022
.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure developing off the Carolina coast rapidly deepens
tonight through Saturday night as it tracks east of New
England. High pressure moves in from the west Sunday into early
next week. A low pressure and associated fronts approach the
region toward mid- to-late next week, with another arctic high
potentially building in toward the end of the period.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Made minor adjustments in temps and dew pts this evening to
better reflect observations. Rest of forecast remains on track.
***High Impact Coastal System Tonight into Saturday Night***
A weakening cold front continues to move through the region
into this evening. Scattered areas of light snow and snow
showers continue with this front. Arctic air behind the front
moves into the region tonight with temperatures into the teens.
Meanwhile low pressure was deepening off the Carolina coast
with a full latitude upper trough as seen in the satellite
water vapor loops. Mid and upper level moisture with the
southern system was approaching from the south and merging with
the moisture along the northern cold front. So will keep
probabilities as chances of light snow remain. The forecast
remains rather consistent with the rapid deepening and track of
the low tonight into Saturday, with impacts of heavy snowfall,
strong winds, and coastal flooding. Blizzard Warnings, Winter
Storm Warnings, and Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect
tonight into early Saturday evening, as posted. Did not have
high enough confidence to expand the Blizzard warning farther to
the west, however, near blizzard conditions are possible into
southern Connecticut, New York City, and Nassau county Saturday
morning. Snowfall totals have been increased slightly with
slightly higher snow to liquid ratios. And with some banding
possible across eastern Long Island into southeastern
Connecticut increased snowfall totals an inch or so more.
After 15Z Saturday the upper trough is closing off and becoming
negative. The low should be moving east of the region Saturday
afternoon as the system occludes and snow will begin to wind
down west to east.
&&
.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT/...
The upper closed low moves to the northeast Saturday evening
with the snow ending. Strong gusty winds will remain as
additional Arctic air flows into the area. Temperatures Saturday
night fall into the single digits and teens, and wind chill
values will be below zero across the area, ranging from 5 below
zero to 10 below zero across New York City, to 8 below zero to
14 below zero across the remainder of the region.
&&
.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Drier conditions move into the region in the wake of our winter
storm on Sunday as weak high pressure builds in at the surface.
With a longwave trough axis moving overhead and a fresh
snowpack on the ground, surface temperatures will remain
unseasonably cold to end the weekend, with highs only in the mid
20s expected. Winds will also remain elevated, especially
early, with a tight pressure gradient as the storm continues
into the Canadian Maritimes.
Another cool, dry day is anticipated on Monday as the flow turns
more zonal with high pressure in place. Heights begin to rise on
Tuesday as ridging builds across the Eastern US, sending
temperatures above normal by midweek.
A mild, southerly flow develops as the ridge axis moves offshore
on Wednesday, with PoPs increasing as moisture gradually increases
along a frontal boundary and developing storm system to our west.
Temperatures in the boundary layer appear warm enough for this to be
a mainly rain event as the cold front passes through on Thursday.
Temperatures likely tumble behind the front, with ensembles
indicating another arctic high building in to end the period. Given
the uncertainty at this time range, stuck close to the NBM for this
update.
&&
.AVIATION /00Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
***A Major Winter Storm Impacts the Terminals Overnight into
Saturday***
Widespread IFR/LIFR conditions develop overnight with periods of
VLIFR toward daybreak (mainly at KISP and KGON). Snow will
slowly overspread the terminal forecast area from south to north
this evening, becoming moderate to heavy after midnight. The
heaviest snowfall will occur at the coastal terminals with
blizzard conditions (high winds, visibility 1/4SM or less),
especially across eastern LI and SE CT from near daybreak into
Saturday afternoon.
Conditions improve from west to east in the afternoon with snow
lingering across the eastern terminals (KISP, KBDR, KGON) well
into the afternoon and possibly early evening at KGON.
KSWF will be on the outer fringe of the storm and will generally
experience light snow, but periods of moderate snow are possible
depending on the exact track of the offshore low.
NE winds overnight will ramp up through the night, backing to
the N and increasing to 20 to 30 kt with G30-45kt around or
shortly after daybreak. The strongest winds will be at the
coastal terminals. A few gusts up to 50 kt cannot be ruled out
at ISP and GON.
Runway Accumulations:
KJFK/KLGA/KEWR/KTEB/KHPN/KBDR: 7-12 inches. KISP/KGON: 12-16
inches. KSWF: 3-5 inches
...NY Metro (KEWR/KLGA/KJFK/KTEB) TAF Uncertainty...
Amendments likely for changing flight categories this evening.
Amendments likely tonight as the winter storm develops.
.OUTLOOK FOR 00Z SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.Saturday night...Becoming VFR. NW gusts 25-35kt.
.Sunday...VFR. NW gusts to 20-25kt.
.Monday-Tuesday...VFR.
.Wednesday...Mainly VFR. Chance of rain.
Detailed information, including hourly TAF wind component forecasts,
can be found at: https:/www.weather.gov/zny/n90
&&
.MARINE...
A coastal low impacts the forecast waters tonight into Saturday
night with gale and storm force conditions are expected.
Warnings remain in effect tonight into Saturday night, with the
exception of the Long Island bays being added to the storm
warning for Saturday. Conditions will be improving later
Saturday night.
SCA conds on all waters Sunday morning, possibly still minimal
gales on the outer ocean waters, will slowly subside through the
day on Sunday. Some residual 5-ft seas could linger on the
outer ocean waters into Sunday evening. Can't rule out a return
of 5-ft seas at some point Tue into Tue night, for now capped
seas at 4 ft during that time frame.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
A strong low pressure system passing offshore will bring
significant precipitation to the area later tonight into
Saturday night. The precipitation falls as snow.
Milder air and rainfall from a frontal passage will likely
contribute to snow melt mid-to-late next week.
River ice continues to increase due to the persistent cold. The
Wallkill River at Gardiner may be impacted by ice.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
The 75th percentile of the Stevens was preferred for the surge
forecast Sat AM, and 90th percentile for Sat PM based on intensity
of system and wave impacts. ETSS had trended in this direction as
well, ESTOFS is historically too low with surge in offshore flow, so
was not considered.
Although stillwater levels are likely to marginally meet or even
fall short of minor flood thresholds, combined with high wave
action, likelihood for minor to locally moderate coastal impacts for
the vulnerable north shore communities of the twin forks of LI,
north shore of LI, and north facing LI barrier island communities
for the Sat AM and possibly PM high tides. Coastal flood advisory
issued to cover both AM and PM tides. Generally just localized minor
impacts for Jamaica Bay and W LI Sound with Sat AM high tide.
Elsewhere, very limited or no coastal impacts during Sat AM/PM high
tides due to strong northerly flow.
Sunday AM high tides may be the highest water levels, particularly
in the southern and eastern bay areas despite NW flow, due to Ekman
pumping. Guidance is currently showing waters levels well below
minor in those areas for Sun AM, but will have to watch for an
upward trend and possible need for statement or advisory.
In terms of shoreline impacts, ocean surf should build to 4 to
8 ft Sat PM into Sun AM, with scattered dune erosion impacts for Sun
AM high tide. With only 4-5ft@10sec se swell energy and water levels
limited, the beachfront washover threat appears to be low and
localized. Meanwhile, 3 to 5 ft surf likely for north shore of LI
and north shore of south fork shorefront with Sat AM and PM tides,
which will likely cause beach erosion and possibly minor damage to
shoreline structures. Another reason for the advisory being issued
for these areas for both tidal cycles, even though stillwater levels
are marginal.
&&
.OKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Blizzard Warning until 7 PM EST Saturday for CTZ008-012.
Winter Storm Warning until 7 PM EST Saturday for CTZ005>007-
009>011.
NY...Coastal Flood Advisory from 3 AM Saturday to midnight EST
Saturday night for NYZ078>081-177-179.
Blizzard Warning until 7 PM EST Saturday for NYZ078>081.
Winter Storm Warning until 7 PM EST Saturday for NYZ068>075-
176>179.
Winter Weather Advisory until 7 PM EST Saturday for NYZ067.
NJ...Winter Storm Warning until 7 PM EST Saturday for NJZ002-004-
006-103>108.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 1 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday for ANZ331-
332-335-338-340-345.
Storm Warning from 6 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday for ANZ332-340-
345-350-353-355.
Gale Warning from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday for ANZ331-
335-338.
Gale Warning from 1 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday for ANZ350-353-355.
&&
SYNOPSIS...BG/DR/MET
NEAR TERM...BG/DR/MET
SHORT TERM...MET
LONG TERM...BG/DR
AVIATION...DW
MARINE...BG/DR/MET
HYDROLOGY...BG/DR/MET
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...NVHazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service New York NY 341 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022 CTZ005>007-009>011-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ068>075-176-178-291100- Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex- Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex- Western Passaic-Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen- Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Putnam- Rockland-Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester- New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)- Northern Queens-Southern Queens- 341 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. .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...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is requested and appreciated. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. NYZ067-291100- Orange- 341 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York. .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 Weather Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Weather Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is requested and appreciated. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. CTZ008-012-291100- Northern New London-Southern New London- 341 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut. .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. Blizzard Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Blizzard Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is requested and appreciated. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. NYZ078>081-291100- Northwest Suffolk-Northeast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk- Southeast Suffolk- 341 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York. .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. Blizzard Warning. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Blizzard Warning. Coastal Flood Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is requested and appreciated. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. NYZ177-179-291100- Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau- 341 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York. .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. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Warning. Coastal Flood Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is requested and appreciated. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. ANZ332-340-345-291100- Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River- Peconic and Gardiners Bays- South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay- 341 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. ANZ331-335-338-291100- Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the Mouth of the Connecticut River- Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY- New York Harbor- 341 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. 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 may be needed. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. ANZ350-353-355-291100- Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm- Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm- Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm- 341 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .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. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
15 winter storm, 4 blizzard, 3 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.
Strong gusts winds of 40 to 50 mph, with a few peak gusts over 50 mph were reported resulting in blizzard conditions. The public reported two separate snowfall totals over 19 inches, with 19.3 inches reported in Remsemburg-Speonk and 19.2 inches in East Hampton.
Near blizzard conditions occurred across Southern Nassau. There were numerous reports of a foot or more of snow. An NWS employee reported 14.9 inches in East Meadow, and Cocorahs reported 16.0 inches in Massapequa. Trained spotters reported 13.0 inches in Merrick, 12.1 inches in Malverne, and 17.3 inches in Elmont. The public reported 13.2 inches in Seaford and 14.0 inches in Bellmore. Also surrounding ASOS and mesonet stations indicated winds consistently gusting over 35 mph.
Near blizzard conditions occurred across Southern Queens. The JFK ASOS reported numerous 1/4 mile visibility at the height of the storm, along with a peak wind gust of 46 mph. Snowfall reports were as follows: JFK Official NWS Observaion of 11.0 inches, a trained spotter in Howard Beach reported 11.5 inches, a trained spotter in Jackson Heights reported 11.3 inches, and a public report 2 miles south of Elmhurst reported 12.7 inches.
Near blizzard conditions occurred across Kings County with 9 to 12 inches of snow in most places with blowing and drifting. The Brooklyn College NYSM reported a 52 mph peak wind gust. Trained spotters and the public reported 9 to 12 inches of snow; with 11.8 inches in both Bay Ridge and Sheepshead Bay (11.0 and 11.8 inches). Broadcast Media reported 10.1 inches in Flatbush. A trained spotter reported 9.0 inches near Battery Park.
Near blizzard conditions occurred throughout Richmond County (Staten Island). Snowfall ranged from 6 to 10 inches with blowing and drifting. Broadcast media reported 10.1 inches in Huguenot. The public reported 6.8 inches in Todt Hill and 5.9 inches in Westerleigh.
Heavy snow with near blizzard conditions at times occurred across Manhattan with reports of blowing and drifting. Snowfall reports of 8.3 inches at Central Park via Official NWS Observations, and 7.5 inches in Midtown via a trained spotter were recorded. The Midtown Manhattan NYSM recorded a wind gust of 42 mph.
Islip, NY set a record for its highest calendar day (midnight to midnight) snowfall total with 23.5 inches. The storm total for Islip was 24.7 inches. Numerous reports of over 20 inches of snow which included reports from NWS Employees and Official NWS Observations.
Numerous snowfall reports of 15 to 21 inches were reported across NW Suffolk. These reports included; 23.0 inches from a trained spotter in Smithtown and 21.6 inches from a trained spotter in Saint James, while an NWS Employee estimated 16 to 19 inches in Stony Brook with measurements difficult due to the blowing and drifting.
Blizzard conditions with heavy snowfall fell across NE Suffolk. Numerous snowfall reports of over 20 inches were reported; with 25.0 in Orient and 22.9 inches in Calverton with both being CO-OP. Also, 19.5 inches was reported in Shoreham from a trained spotter, and 18.0 inches from a trained spotter in Mattituck. Riverhead reported 15.5 inches from an NWS Employee. Numerous reports of drifting snow around 3 feet and wind gusts were consistently over 40 mph.
Near blizzard conditions across Northern Nassau with drifts 2 to 3 feet in spots, with peak wind gusts reported of 48 mph at NYSM in Wantagh, and 40 mph at Muttontown CWOP. Snowfall totals on averaged ranged from 8 to 12 inches across Western Northern Nassau, and 12 to 18 inches across the eastern half of Northern Nassau. The general public reporting 19.2 inches in Levittown and 17.2 inches in Plainedge. An NWS Employee reported 11.5 inches in Hicksville. The general public reported 10.4 inches in Manhasset Hills.
A strong winter storm with near blizzard conditions across Northern Queens. The LGA ASOS had a peak wind gust of 46 mph and Kew Gardens NYSM had a 46 mph peak gust. Visibilities got as low as a quarter of a mile. Snowfall amounts averaged 8 to 12 inches across Northern Queens. Snowfall reports are as follows; LGA official NWS observation of 9.2 inches, Bayside received 13.1 inches, Flushing 8.9 inches, and Whitestone received 8.8 inches.
Near blizzard conditions across Northern Nassau with drifts 2 to 3 feet in spots, with peak wind gusts reported of 48 mph at NYSM in Wantagh, and 40 mph at Muttontown CWOP. Snowfall totals on averaged ranged from 8 to 12 inches across Western Northern Nassau, and 12 to 18 inches across the eastern half of Northern Nassau. The general public reporting 19.2 inches in Levittown and 17.2 inches in Plainedge. An NWS Employee reported 11.5 inches in Hicksville. The general public reported 10.4 inches in Manhasset Hills.
Snowfall of 6 to 8 inches was reported across much of the Bronx. The public reported 7.0 inches in Parkchester, and 6.0 inches in Mott Haven. The Forham NYSM measured a peak wind gusts of 47 mph.
Heavy snow and gusty winds impacted Southern Westchester. Snowfall reports from the public ranged mostly from 6 to 10 inches. Snowfall reports included; 9.8 inches was reported in New Rochelle, 9.5 in Rye, 9.4 in Mamaroneck, 9.2 in Port Chester, and 7.0 inches in Hastings-on-Hudson. Blowing and drifting of the snow occurred with Tappan Zee Light reporting a peak gust of 48 mph, and White Plains Airport (HPN) reporting a peak gust of 46 mph.
Snow and windy conditions occurred across Northern Westchester. A peak wind gust of 44 mph occurred at the Croton mesonet, and a peak gust occurred at White Plains Airport (HPN) of 46 mph. Snowfall reports ranged as high as 8.4 inches in Armonk along the southern edge of the zone, 6.0 inches in Golden's Bridge, 5.1 inches in Croton-on-Hudson, and 5.0 in Ossining.
A moderate snowfall with strong gusty winds occurred across Putnam. The Brewster NYSM recorded a peak wind gust of 47 mph. Broadcast Media reported 4.0 inches in Putnam Valley, with a general 3 to 5 inches estimated to have fallen across the county.
Fire and Rescue, Trained spotters, and the general public reported 2 to 4 inches across Rockland. The reports included; 4.0 inches in Congers, 3.7 inches in New Hempstead, 3.5 inches in Chestnut Ridge, 2.8 inches in Stony Point, and 2.2 inches in New City.
Most snowfall totals ranged from 3 to 6 inches across Orange County, with a couple of more local higher amounts. A larger majority of the county did not reach warning criteria, with a couple of smaller pockets reaching over 6 inches. A trained spotter in Highland Mills reported 8.4 inches and 5.8 inches in Warwick, and there was a public report of 6.9 inches in Greenwood Lake. These higher totals were reported in the SW part of the county. The remainder of the county had reports under 6 inches, and mainly closer to 3 and 4 inches. A trained spotter reported 5.0 inches in Blooming Grove. Trained spotters also reported the following; 4.0 in Gardnertown, 3.5 in Middletown, 3.5 in Otisville, and 2.5 in Pine Bush.
Islip, NY set a record for its highest calendar day (midnight to midnight) snowfall total with 23.5 inches. The storm total for Islip was 24.7 inches. Blizzard conditions began approximately at 7 am and continued through and past 10 am with visibilities at and below 1/4 mile with consistent wind gusts exceeding 35 mph. CWOP, ASOS, and mesonet data recorded numerous wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph, with Islip (ISP) recording a 51 mph gust, and Shirley (HWV) recording a 52 mph gust. Numerous reports of over 20 inches of snow which included reports from NWS Employees and Official NWS Observations.
Trained spotters, along with surrounding official NWS Observations and radar support blizzard conditions being met across Northwest Suffolk. Drifts of over 3 ft. were reported by NWS Employee in Stony Brook. CWOP and mesonet recorded wind gusts or 42 mph in Stony Brook and 43 mph in Mt. Sinai. NYS mesonet also recorded a wind gust of 41 mph in Stony Brook.
Multiple public reports of over 19 inches of snow were recorded. Also, ASOS reported blizzard conditions along with multiple CWOP reports of wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.
COOP Observers, trained spotters, NWS employee, mesonet stations, and radar confirmed a blizzard across Northeastern Suffolk County. Numerous reports of drifts to and above 3 feet along with multiple snowfall reports above 20 inches, along with wind gusts reported from CWOP and mesonet stations confirmed consistent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. The CWOP station in Baiting Hollow reported a 71 mph wind gust, and sorrounding CWOP and mesonet stations like Napeague and Stony Brook reported wind gusts over 60 mph.
As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.
| Event | Date | Age | Sex | Where | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Storm, Northern Nassau | 2022-01-29 | 75 | Male | Outside/Open Areas | Indirect |
| Winter Storm, Northern Nassau | 2022-01-29 | 53 | Male | Outside/Open Areas | Indirect |
| Winter Storm, Northern Nassau | 2022-01-29 | 75 | Male | Outside/Open Areas | Indirect |
| Winter Storm, Northern Nassau | 2022-01-29 | 53 | Male | Outside/Open Areas | Indirect |
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in New York in 2022Every state in 2022This day in weather historyWarnings in New York, January 2022
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 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 996908, 996924, 996929, 996933, 996936, 996934, 996876, 996909, 996911, 996920, 996928, 996931, 996935, 996938, 996940, 996943, 996948, 996952, 996866, 996910, 996906, 996915.