A strong low pressure system developed along the Middle Atlantic coast during the morning of Wednesday, March 7, 2018. The low tracked along the coast through the early morning hours on Thursday, March 8, 2018. The storm brought heavy wet snow, strong gusty winds, and even some thundersnow across northeast New Jersey. Snowfall rates ranged from 1 to 3 inches per hour at times in the heaviest snow bands.

Winter Storm in EASTERN PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-18 02:00:00 to 07-MAR-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observers and trained spotters reported 11 to 20 inches of snowfall. Significant tree damage was reported across eastern Passaic county due to heavy wet snow and strong winds.

Winter Storm in WESTERN PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-18 02:00:00 to 07-MAR-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported 19 to 22 inches of snowfall. Significant tree damage was reported across western Passaic county due to heavy wet snow and strong winds.

Winter Storm in HUDSON, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-18 04:00:00 to 07-MAR-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters and the public reported 6 inches of snowfall. Strong winds in combination with heavy, wet snow also brought down tree limbs and a few power lines.

Winter Storm in EASTERN BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-18 02:00:00 to 07-MAR-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported 7 to 9 inches of snowfall. Strong winds brought down power lines, which were on fire closing Bergen Boulevard.

Winter Storm in WESTERN BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-18 02:00:00 to 07-MAR-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters and CoCoRaHS observers reported 1 to 2 feet of snowfall. The highest totals occurred in Oakland and Mahwah with 26 and 18.4 inches respectively.  In Ho-Ho-Kus, a large tree snapped from the weight of the heavy snow taking down major power lines at the intersection of Hollywood Avenue and Sheridan Avenue.

Winter Storm in EASTERN ESSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-18 02:00:00 to 07-MAR-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS and trained spotters reported 6 to 10 inches of snow. Trees and power lines were also downed due to heavy wet snow and strong winds.

Winter Weather in EASTERN UNION, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-18 02:00:00 to 07-MAR-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The FAA Contract Observer at Newark-Liberty International Airport reported 4.6 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in WESTERN ESSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-18 02:00:00 to 07-MAR-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters and the public reported 1 to 2 feet of snow. 23.0 inches was reported in North Caldwell and 19.7 inches in Roseland. The heavy wet snow and strong winds also brought down trees and some power lines.

Winter Storm in WESTERN UNION, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-18 02:00:00 to 07-MAR-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters and CoCoRaHS observers reported 7 to 9 inches of snowfall. Numerous downed trees and power lines occurred in Fanwood.