Blizzard in Northeast Suffolk, New York

COOP Observers, trained spotters, NWS employee, mesonet stations, and radar confirmed a blizzard across Northeastern Suffolk County. Numerous reports of drifts to and above 3 feet along with multiple snowfall reports above 20 inches, along with wind gusts reported from CWOP and mesonet stations confirmed consistent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. The CWOP station in Baiting Hollow reported a 71 mph wind gust, and sorrounding CWOP and mesonet stations like Napeague and Stony Brook reported wind gusts over 60 mph.

A Nor'easter tracked just east of the benchmark bringing the highest snowfall totals and strongest winds to eastern coastal sections. Blizzard conditions verified across Suffolk County on Long Island, with near blizzard conditions for Southern Queens and Nassau Counties. Islip, NY set a record for its highest calendar day (midnight to midnight) snowfall total with 23.5 inches. The storm total for Islip was 24.7 inches. Winds were a factor even further west into New York City and Southern Westchester were 6 inches or more of snow fell on average. East of New York City widespread amounts of 10 to 20 inches were reported across Long Island. Widespread wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were reported from New York City on east into Long Island. A few peak wind gusts exceeding 60 mph were reported across Suffolk County.