Low pressure off the southeast coast strengthened as it tracked northeastward to a position about 300 miles off the New Jersey coast by Saturday evening, January 7th. With cold air entrenched over the area courtesy of an arctic high pressure system preceding the storm, precipitation fell as all snow throughout the region, even along the coast, where the highest snowfall totals were recorded.  Snowfall totals ranged from less than one inch in Sussex County up to 8 inches in Cape May County.
Average arrival delays were reported at more than three hours at Philadelphia International Airport, and there were 201 reported canceled flights at Liberty International Airport in Newark.  New Jersey State Police responded to 318 motor vehicle crashes and 536 motorist aids statewide during the 24-hour period ending at midnight Sunday morning as road temperatures were below freezing throughout the event.
Atlantic county had several closings including the local libraries. Several sporting events were also cancelled. The Marine museum in Brigantine also closed due to snow.

Winter Storm in WESTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 07-JAN-17 06:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began falling during the morning hours on January 7th, then continued heavy at times through the day before moving off the coast around sunset.  Snowfall reports ranged from 6 to 10 inches.  Some representative snowfall reports include 9.0 inches in Estell Manor, 8.0 inches in Mays Landing, 6.5 inches in Collings Lakes, and 6.0 inches at Atlantic City International Airport.

Winter Storm in EASTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 07-JAN-17 06:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began falling during the morning hours on January 7th, then continued heavy at times through the day before moving off the coast around sunset.  Snowfall reports ranged from 6 to 10 inches, with higher amounts closer to the coast.  Some representative snowfall reports around Atlantic County include 9.0 inches in Estell Manor, 8.0 inches in Mays Landing, 6.5 inches in Collings Lakes, and 6.0 inches at Atlantic City International Airport. Strong northwest winds the following day produced some blowing and drifting.

Winter Storm in EASTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 07-JAN-17 05:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began falling during the morning hours on January 7th, then continued heavy at times through the day before moving off the coast around sunset.  Snowfall reports ranged from 5 to 8 inches, with higher amounts closer to the coast.  Some representative snowfall reports along coastal Cape May County include 6.5 inches in Wildwood Crest and 6.0 inches in Sea Isle City. Strong northwest winds the following day produced some blowing and drifting.

Winter Storm in WESTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-JAN-17 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began falling during the morning hours on January 7th, then continued heavy at times through the day before moving off the coast around sunset.  Snowfall reports ranged from 5 to 9 inches.  Some representative snowfall reports include 8.3 inches in Lacey Township, 7.3 inches in Toms River, and 7.0 inches in Jackson Township. Strong northwest winds the following day produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-JAN-17 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began falling during the morning hours on January 7th, then continued heavy at times through the day before moving off the coast around sunset.  Snowfall reports ranged from 5 to 9 inches.  Some representative snowfall reports include 9.0 inches in Lanoka Harbor, 8.5 inches in Barnegat, 6.5 inches in Point Pleasant, and 5.5 inches in Pine Beach. Strong northwest winds the following day produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WESTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 07-JAN-17 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began falling during the morning hours on January 7th, then continued heavy at times through the day before moving off the coast around sunset.  Total snowfall reports ranged between 5 and 9 inches including 8.0 inches in Long Branch, 7.0 inches in Howell, and 6.0 in Upper Freehold Township. Strong northwest winds the following day produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in EASTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 07-JAN-17 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began falling during the morning hours on January 7th, then continued heavy at times through the day before moving off the coast around sunset.  Total snowfall reports ranged between 5 and 9 inches including 7.7 inches in Belmar, 7.5 inches in Manalapan, and 5.5 inches in Hazlet. Strong northwest winds the following day produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 07-JAN-17 05:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began falling in the pre-dawn hours on January 7th, then continued heavy at times through the day before moving off the coast around sunset.  Total snowfall reports ranged between 6 and 10 inches, including 10.0 inches in Port Norris, and 6.5 inches in Vineland. Strong northwest winds the following day produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 07-JAN-17 05:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began falling in the pre-dawn hours on January 7th, then continued heavy at times through the day before moving off the coast around sunset.  Total snowfall reports ranged between 6 and 10 inches. Strong winds the following day produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 07-JAN-17 07:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began falling around dawn on January 7th, then continued heavy at times through the day before moving off the coast around sunset.  Total snowfall reports ranged between 6 and 8 inches, including 7.0 inches in Pitman, 6.1 inches in Williamstown, and 6.0 inches in West Deptford. Strong winds the following day produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-JAN-17 07:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began falling around dawn on January 7th, then continued heavy at times through the day before moving off the coast around sunset.  Total snowfall reports ranged between 3 and 8 inches, including 6.5 inches in Haddon Heights, 5.8 inches in Somerdale, 4.0 inches in Mount Ephraim, and 3.0 inches in Winslow Township.  Strong winds the following day produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 07-JAN-17 07:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began falling around dawn on January 7th, then continued heavy at times through the day before moving off the coast around sunset.  Total snowfall reports ranged between 3 and 8 inches, including 6.8 inches in Marlboro, 6.7 inches in Mount Laurel, 5.9 inches at the NWS Office in Mount Holly, 5.5 inches in Lumberton, 5.0 inches in Southampton, and 4.4 inches at McGuire Air Force Base. Strong winds the following day produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 07-JAN-17 07:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began falling around dawn on January 7th, then continued heavy at times through the day before moving off the coast around sunset.  Total snowfall reports ranged between 3 and 8 inches, including 6.0 inches in Leisuretowne, and 4.6 inches in Tabernacle. Strong winds the following day produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WESTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 07-JAN-17 05:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began falling during the morning hours on January 7th, then continued heavy at times through the day before moving off the coast around sunset.  Snowfall reports ranged from 5 to 8 inches, with higher amounts closer to the coast.  Some representative snowfall reports around Cape May County include 8.0 inches in Lower Township, 7.5 inches in Green Creek, 7.0 inches in Belleplain, and 6.5 inches in Woodbine. Strong northwest winds the following day produced some blowing and drifting.
Cape May OEM issued a code blue advisory for the county as well.

Winter Storm in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 07-JAN-17 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began falling during the morning hours on January 7th, then continued heavy at times through the day before moving off the coast around sunset.  Total snowfall reports ranged between 5 and 7 inches, including 7.0 inches in Fords, 6.5 inches in East Brunswick, 6.0 inches in Perth Amboy, and 5.0 inches in Old Bridge Township. Strong northwest winds the following day produced blowing and drifting snow. A few traffic accidents were reported in the county.