Winter Weather — Western Bergen, New Jersey

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

Event narrative

Trained spottesr reported 5.0 inches in Westwood and 4.5 inches in Franklin Lakes, 4.0 inches in Lyndhurst, and 4.5 inches in Washington Township. The public reported 5.0 inches in Closter, 4.7 inches in Fair Lawn, 4.5 inches in River Vale, and 4.0 inches in Glen Rock.

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 997038. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.