A strong storm affected the mid-Atlantic and much of the Eastern Seaboard from January 16-17, 2022. A strong negative tilt trough over the Southeast US spurred strong cyclogenesis near the Carolina coast late on January 16. This low would proceed to quickly deepen as it moved northward that evening and night. Upper level steering patterns caused the low to take an ���inside runner��� track which kept the low center inland of the coast. A very strong easterly low level jet developed in between the strengthening low and a departing high pressure center to the north. With the center of the low tracking west of the region and an influx of marine air courtesy of the low level jet, various precipitation types occurred during this event. An Arctic air mass had been in place in advance of this system, but due to the aforementioned factors, that air mass rapidly modified on the 16th. As precipitation arrived, temperatures remained cold enough for it to begin as snow in most areas away from the coast. However, a rapid transition from snow to mixed precipitation to rain occurred in most areas within hours. Frozen precipitation held on for longer across the interior, where some higher snowfall amounts occurred. The storm departed the region by early on January 17.

Hail in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 17-JAN-22 01:52:00 to 17-JAN-22 01:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANOKA HARBOR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

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Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 17-JAN-22 01:21:00 to 17-JAN-22 01:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEACH HAVEN
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 17-JAN-22 02:30:00 to 17-JAN-22 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPELAWN
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

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Winter Weather in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 16-JAN-22 16:30:00 to 16-JAN-22 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Mixed precipitation fell. After a brief period of snow, some freezing rain fell before precipitation changed to all rain. The Millville Municipal Airport (KMIV) ASOS reported 0.03 inches of ice accretion.

Winter Weather in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 16-JAN-22 16:45:00 to 16-JAN-22 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Mixed precipitation fell. After a brief period of snow, some freezing rain fell before precipitation changed to all rain. Public reports indicate at least a light glaze of ice occurred.

Winter Weather in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 16-JAN-22 16:45:00 to 16-JAN-22 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Mixed precipitation fell. After a brief period of snow, some freezing rain fell before precipitation changed to all rain. Public reports indicate at least a light glaze of ice likely occurred on top of an inch or less of initial snowfall.

Winter Weather in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 16-JAN-22 17:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Mixed precipitation fell. After a brief period of snow, some freezing rain fell before precipitation changed to all rain. A trained spotter in Bellmawr reported 0.01 inches of ice accretion on top of about half an inch of snow.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 16-JAN-22 17:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Mixed precipitation fell. After a brief period of snow, some freezing rain fell before precipitation changed to all rain. Numerous snowfall reports of 1 inch or less were received, and the South Jersey Regional Airport (KVAY) ASOS reported 0.03 inches of ice accretion. Light ice accumulations were also observed at the nearby Mount Holly WFO.

Winter Weather in WESTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 16-JAN-22 17:15:00 to 16-JAN-22 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports of glaze icing were received before precipitation changed to rain.

Winter Weather in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 16-JAN-22 17:15:00 to 16-JAN-22 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports of glaze icing were received before precipitation changed to rain.

Winter Weather in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 16-JAN-22 17:15:00 to 16-JAN-22 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Mixed precipitation fell. After a brief period of snow, some freezing rain fell before precipitation changed to all rain. Public reports indicate that on either side of 1 inch of snow fell with a light glaze of ice on top.

Winter Weather in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 16-JAN-22 18:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Light snow fell. A trained spotter near Bridgewater reported 2.4 inches of snow. It is likely that a brief period of freezing rain occurred in at least parts of the county before precipitation changed to rain.

Winter Weather in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 16-JAN-22 18:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Light snow fell. A trained spotter in Lebanon reported 3.1 inches of snow. It is likely a light glaze of freezing rain also occurred in at least parts of the county before precipitation changed to rain.

Winter Weather in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 16-JAN-22 18:30:00 to 16-JAN-22 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous spotter reports of 3 to 5 inches of snow were received, with a maximum report of 5.5 inches in Green Pond. It is likely a light glaze of freezing rain also occurred before precipitation changed to rain.

Winter Weather in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 16-JAN-22 18:45:00 to 17-JAN-22 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Hackettstown reported 3.8 inches of snow. It is likely a light glaze of freezing rain occurred in at least parts of the county before precipitation changed to rain.

Winter Storm in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 16-JAN-22 18:45:00 to 17-JAN-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A mix of snow and freezing rain fell. A maximum snowfall report of 7.0 inches was received from Wantage Twp. In addition, the Sussex Airport (KFWN) ASOS reported 0.09 inches of ice accretion.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 17-JAN-22 01:20:00 to 17-JAN-22 01:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUCKERTON
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A significant wind damage event occurred near and just north of Tuckerton NJ. Downed wires were reported on US-9 near Green St with all lanes closed. The most notable damage occurred a little further north, close to Freedom Fields County Park. Areal footage shot via a drone confirmed at least several dozen trees were snapped or uprooted in a wooden area. The pattern of damage was visually consistent with straight line wind damage. Time estimated from radar.