Winter Storm — Western Union, New Jersey

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

Event narrative

A trained spotter in Westfield reported snowfall of 15.5 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 514351. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.