Heavy Snow — Northern Westchester, New York

2018-04-02 · Northern Westchester, New York

Event narrative

Trained spotters and the public reported 6 to 8 inches of snowfall.

Wider weather episode

Waves of low pressure moved along a stalled frontal boundary across the Middle Atlantic. Moderate to heavy snow fell during the morning commute across southeast New York. Snowfall rates reached 1 inch per hour at times. Daily record snowfall amounts were set at Central Park (5.0 inches), LaGuardia (5.5 inches), Kennedy (3.7 inches), and Islip (4.6 inches) for April 2nd.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 750916. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.