Winter Storm — Northern Nassau, New York

2022-01-28 to 2022-01-29 · Northern Nassau, New York

Event narrative

Near blizzard conditions across Northern Nassau with drifts 2 to 3 feet in spots, with peak wind gusts reported of 48 mph at NYSM in Wantagh, and 40 mph at Muttontown CWOP. Snowfall totals on averaged ranged from 8 to 12 inches across Western Northern Nassau, and 12 to 18 inches across the eastern half of Northern Nassau. The general public reporting 19.2 inches in Levittown and 17.2 inches in Plainedge. An NWS Employee reported 11.5 inches in Hicksville. The general public reported 10.4 inches in Manhasset Hills.

Wider weather episode

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.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 996920. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.