A potent Alberta Clipper low moved from southwestern Canada on January 24th to the Plains states and Ohio Valley on the 25th. The low then redeveloped off the Mid Atlantic coast on the 26th and rapidly intensified into a strong nor'easter, bringing heavy snow and strong winds to much of southeastern New York, and blizzard conditions to Suffolk County.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 26-JAN-15 09:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters and the public reported snowfall of 10 to 11 inches. North winds gusted to 43 mph at the Westchester County Airport, with blowing and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in BRONX, NEW YORK
From 26-JAN-15 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Bronx Zoo reported snowfall of 11.8 inches, and a trained spotter in Parkchester reported snowfall of 10.1 inches. North winds gusted to 38 mph at nearby LaGuardia Airport, with blowing and drifting of snow.

Blizzard in SOUTHWEST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 26-JAN-15 22:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

MacArthur Airport experienced one-quarter mile visibility in heavy snow and north winds gusting frequently over 35 mph from about 10 PM on the 26th, to 1 AM on the 27th.

Blizzard in NORTHWEST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 26-JAN-15 22:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Nearby MacArthur Airport experienced one-quarter mile visibility in heavy snow and north winds gusting frequently over 35 mph from about 10 PM on the 26th, to 1 AM on the 27th.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 26-JAN-15 10:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters and the public reported snowfall of 6 to 10 inches. North winds gusted to 43 mph at the nearby Westchester County Airport, with blowing and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in NEW YORK (MANHATTAN), NEW YORK
From 26-JAN-15 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Central Park reported snowfall of 9.8 inches. North winds gusted to 38 mph at nearby LaGuardia Airport, with blowing and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 26-JAN-15 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

LaGuardia Airport reported snowfall of 11.4 inches, and trained spotters also reported widespread snowfall of 8 to 12 inches. North winds gusted to 38 mph at LaGuardia Airport, with blowing and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 26-JAN-15 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

JFK Airport reported snowfall of 10.7 inches, and north winds gusted to 39 mph, with blowing and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in KINGS (BROOKLYN), NEW YORK
From 26-JAN-15 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported snowfall of 7 to 9 inches. North winds gusted to 39 mph at nearby JFK Airport, with blowing and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in RICHMOND (STATEN IS.), NEW YORK
From 26-JAN-15 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported snowfall of 8 to 9 inches. North winds gusted to 39 mph at nearby JFK Airport, with blowing and drifting of snow.

Blizzard in NORTHEAST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 27-JAN-15 02:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Nearby Brookhaven Airport experienced one-quarter mile visibility in heavy snow and north winds gusting frequently over 35 mph from about 2 AM to about 5 AM.

Blizzard in SOUTHEAST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 27-JAN-15 02:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Brookhaven Airport experienced one-quarter mile visibility in heavy snow and north winds gusting frequently over 35 mph from about 2 AM to about 5 AM.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 26-JAN-15 07:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters and the public reported snowfall of 10 to 17 inches. North winds gusted to 42 mph at nearby Republic Airport, with blowing and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 26-JAN-15 07:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters and the public reported snowfall of 9 to 18 inches. North winds gusted to 42 mph at Republic Airport, with blowing and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHWEST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 26-JAN-15 07:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters and the public reported snowfall of 16 to 26 inches. North winds gusted to 52 mph at Eaton's Neck, with blowing and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWEST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 26-JAN-15 07:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

MacArthur Airport reported 24.8 inches of snowfall. Trained spotters and the public also reported snowfall of 16 to 26 inches. North winds gusted to 50 mph at MacArthur Airport, with blowing and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHEAST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 26-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The NWS office in Upton reported snowfall of 17.1 inches. A trained spotter in Orient reported snowfall of 30 inches. North winds gusted to 56 mph at Great Gull Island, with blowing and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHEAST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 26-JAN-15 11:00:00 to 27-JAN-15 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The public reported snowfall of 29 inches in Southampton. A trained spotter in Flanders reported snowfall of 22 inches. North winds gusted to 60 mph at Gabreski Airport, with blowing and drifting of snow.