Winter Storm — Western Passaic, New Jersey

2014-02-13 to 2014-02-14 · Western Passaic, New Jersey

Event narrative

Trained spotters reported widespread snowfall of 13 to 16 inches. Freezing rain accretion of 1 to 3 tenths of an inch also occurred per observations from surrounding areas.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system developed along the northern Gulf Coast on February 12th, and moved to near Cape Hatteras and the Virginia capes by the morning of the 13th. The intensifying low then headed northeast, passing east of Long Island and into the Gulf of Maine early the morning of the 14th, bringing heavy snow and ice to northeast New Jersey.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 514344. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.