Winter Weather — Western Passaic, New Jersey

2015-01-18 · Western Passaic, New Jersey

Event narrative

Freezing rain led to widespread motor vehicle accidents, and numerous falls and injuries. NJ Transit suspended bus service, and police issued closures on many roadways.

Wider weather episode

Warm air overriding a stationary front along the coast, while a shallow Arctic air mass remained entrenched over land, led to light freezing rain through the day, and also into the evening in the higher interior elevations. Freezing rain continued even as air temperatures warmed above freezing due to very cold ground temperatures. The frozen ground also resulted in flooding in Union County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 554594. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.