Winter Storm — Eastern Passaic, New Jersey

2017-02-09 · Eastern Passaic, New Jersey

Event narrative

A trained spotter in Hawthrone reported 8.1 inches of snowfall.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure developed along a cold front over the Middle Atlantic early Thursday, February 9th. The low rapidly intensified as it moved off the Delmarva coast in the morning and then to the south and east of Long Island late morning into the afternoon. The low brought heavy snow and strong winds to portions of Northeast New Jersey. Numerous flights were cancelled or delayed at Newark Airport.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 680127. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.