Winter Storm — Eastern Bergen, New Jersey

2022-01-28 to 2022-01-29 · Eastern Bergen, New Jersey

Event narrative

Trained spotters reported 6.9 inches in Bergenfield and 6.2 inches in East Rutherford. A cocorahs report of 6.0 inches came in from North Arlington at 9:30 am before the snow had tapered off. The cold temperatures and gusty winds also resulted in blowing snow.

Wider weather episode

A Nor'easter tracked just east of the benchmark bringing snow and gusty winds. The highest snowfall totals occurred primarily across eastern sections. Wind gusts of 40 mph were reported across eastern parts of Northeastern New Jersey, with higher impacts to the east across New York City, Coastal SE New York, and Eastern Connecticut.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 997037. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.