A strong coastal storm affected the eastern mid-Atlantic and Northeast US on January 28-29, 2022. As a deep trough moved into the Southeast US, low pressure began to develop off the coast of the Carolinas during the afternoon of January 28. A high amplitude upper level steering pattern caused the developing low to begin moving north-northeastward, paralleling the US East Coast. In a classic Nor���easter evolution, the developing low phased with a frontal system over the mid-Atlantic as it moved north. This frontal system had brought light snow to portions of the mid-Atlantic during the day on the 28th, and it also brought a fresh influx of cold air to the region. As it phased with the developing coastal storm, the coastal storm began to explosively intensify as it passed offshore of Delmarva. The strengthening storm spread precipitation back into the region, which fell as all snow thanks to the fresh injection of Arctic air. With the center of the low passing a few hundred miles offshore, the heaviest snow fell near the coast, from the night of the 28th through the morning of the 29th. In eastern New Jersey and coastal Delaware, several hours of heavy snow resulted in a widespread swath of 12 to 18 inches of snow. Amounts steadily tapered off heading further inland, though some snow fell in all of the local area. In addition, with the rapid strengthening of the low, strong winds also occurred, especially near the coast. Gusts of 40 to 50 mph with a few over 60 mph were observed. The combination of strong winds and heavy snow led to whiteout conditions along the coast, and was sufficient for blizzard criteria to be met along both the New Jersey coast and the Delaware Beaches, making this the first blizzard to affect any portion of the region since 2018. Snow gradually lost intensity and came to an end during the afternoon of the 29th, as the still strengthening low continued moving northward, bringing blizzard conditions and even heavier snow to southeast New England.

Blizzard in EASTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JAN-22 04:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A widespread 8 to 14 inches of snow fell. A COOP observer in Margate City reported 11.1 inches of snow. Wind data from coastal mesonets and visibility data from the KACY ASOS were used to confirm blizzard conditions occurred from around 4AM to 11AM on the 29th.

Blizzard in WESTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JAN-22 04:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A widespread 10 to 15 inches of snow fell. A trained spotter in Goshen reported 14.0 inches of snow. A period of blizzard conditions were confirmed from about 4AM to 9AM on the 29th. This was based on visibility data from the KWWD ASOS and wind data from numerous coastal mesonets, since the WWD ASOS has a known low wind bias.

Blizzard in EASTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JAN-22 07:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A widespread 12 to 18 inches of snow fell. A COOP observer in Manasquan reported 18.4 inches of snow. In addition, wind data from the coast combined with visibility data from the KBLM ASOS were used to confirm a period of blizzard conditions occurred from about 7AM to 11AM on the 29th.

Blizzard in EASTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JAN-22 04:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A widespread 10 to 15 inches of snow fell. A trained spotter in Ocean City reported 15.5 inches of snow. Wind data from coastal mesonets and visibility data from webcams and the KWWD ASOS were used to confirm blizzard conditions occurred from about 4AM to 9AM on the 29th.

Winter Weather in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 28-JAN-22 20:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to five inches of snow fell in most of the county. A COOP observer in Highland Lakes reported 7.8 inches of snow, but this appeared to be a high outlier compared to numerous spotter reports of 3 to 5 inches.

Winter Weather in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 28-JAN-22 19:30:00 to 29-JAN-22 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to four inches of snow fell. A trained spotter in Hackettstown reported a county-maximum total of 4.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 28-JAN-22 19:30:00 to 29-JAN-22 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A maximum snowfall report of 6.3 inches was received from Chatham, but most of the county received 3 to 5 inches of snow based on numerous observations.

Winter Weather in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 28-JAN-22 19:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A maximum snow total of 6.3 inches was reported by a CoCoRaHS observer in Bethlehem Twp, but numerous additional reports suggest most of the county received 3 to 5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 28-JAN-22 19:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A widespread 4 to 6 inches of snow fell. A maximum report of 6.5 inches was received from Warren.

Winter Storm in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-JAN-22 18:30:00 to 29-JAN-22 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A widespread 5 to 9 inches of snow fell. A trained spotter in Hopewell reported 9.2 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 28-JAN-22 18:45:00 to 29-JAN-22 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A widespread 6 to 10 inches of snow fell. A maximum report of 11.0 inches was received from a trained spotter in Manalapan Twp.

Winter Storm in WESTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 28-JAN-22 18:30:00 to 29-JAN-22 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A widespread 8 to 15 inches of snow fell. A broadcast media source relayed a report of 15.0 inches of snow in Tinton Falls.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 28-JAN-22 17:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A widespread 6 to 10 inches of snow fell. A report of 10.0 inches of snow was received from Evesham Twp.

Winter Storm in SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 28-JAN-22 17:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report of 9.6 inches of snow was received from Tabernacle. It is likely that higher totals of 12 to 18 inches occurred in less populated areas further southeast.

Winter Storm in WESTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 28-JAN-22 17:15:00 to 29-JAN-22 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A widespread 10 to 20 inches of snow fell. A maximum report of 21.0 inches was received from Bayville. This report was deemed credible based on photographic evidence and conversations with the individual who made the report. Periods of near blizzard conditions also occurred.

Winter Storm in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 28-JAN-22 17:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A widespread 5 to 9 inches of snow fell. A COOP observer in Gloucester Twp reported 9.2 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-JAN-22 17:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A widespread 6 to 10 inches of snow fell. A maximum report of 11.0 inches was received from a trained spotter in Pitman.

Winter Storm in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 28-JAN-22 16:45:00 to 29-JAN-22 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Observations in the county were sparse, but it is estimated a widespread 4 to 7 inches of snow fell. The highest reported total was 4.1 inches from a fire department source in Elmer.

Winter Storm in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 28-JAN-22 16:30:00 to 29-JAN-22 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A widespread 6 to 12 inches of snow fell. A trained spotter in Newport reported 11.5 inches of snow.

Blizzard in WESTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JAN-22 04:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A widespread 12 to 18 inches of snow fell. A maximum total of 19.0 inches was reported by a trained spotter in Egg Harbor Twp. In addition, wind and visibility data from the KACY ASOS confirm that blizzard conditions occurred from about 4AM to 11AM on the 29th.

Blizzard in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JAN-22 07:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A widespread 12 to 18 inches of snow fell. A trained spotter in Point Pleasant Beach reported 17.5 inches of snow. In addition, numerous coastal mesonets with wind data along with webcams to verify visibility were used to confirm a period of blizzard conditions occurred from around 7AM to 11AM on the 29th.