A Nor'easter tracked just east of the benchmark bringing the highest snowfall totals and strongest winds to eastern coastal sections. Blizzard conditions verified across Suffolk County on Long Island, with near blizzard conditions for Southern Queens and Nassau Counties. Islip, NY set a record for its highest calendar day (midnight to midnight) snowfall total with 23.5 inches. The storm total for Islip was 24.7 inches. Winds were a factor even further west into New York City and Southern Westchester were 6 inches or more of snow fell on average. East of New York City widespread amounts of 10 to 20 inches were reported across Long Island. Widespread wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were reported from New York City on east into Long Island. A few peak wind gusts exceeding 60 mph were reported across Suffolk County.

Winter Storm in RICHMOND (STATEN IS.), NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 20:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Near blizzard conditions occurred throughout Richmond County (Staten Island). Snowfall ranged from 6 to 10 inches with blowing and drifting. Broadcast media reported 10.1 inches in Huguenot. The public reported 6.8 inches in Todt Hill and 5.9 inches in Westerleigh.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 21:30:00 to 29-JAN-22 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy snow and gusty winds impacted Southern Westchester. Snowfall reports from the public ranged mostly from 6 to 10 inches. Snowfall reports included; 9.8 inches was reported in New Rochelle, 9.5 in Rye, 9.4 in Mamaroneck, 9.2 in Port Chester, and 7.0 inches in Hastings-on-Hudson. Blowing and drifting of the snow occurred with Tappan Zee Light reporting a peak gust of 48 mph, and White Plains Airport (HPN) reporting a peak gust of 46 mph.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 21:30:00 to 29-JAN-22 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow and windy conditions occurred across Northern Westchester. A peak wind gust of 44 mph occurred at the Croton mesonet, and a peak gust occurred at White Plains Airport (HPN) of 46 mph. Snowfall reports ranged as high as 8.4 inches in Armonk along the southern edge of the zone, 6.0 inches in Golden's Bridge, 5.1 inches in Croton-on-Hudson, and 5.0 in Ossining.

Winter Weather in PUTNAM, NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 22:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A moderate snowfall with strong gusty winds occurred across Putnam.  The Brewster NYSM recorded a peak wind gust of 47 mph. Broadcast Media reported 4.0 inches in Putnam Valley, with a general 3 to 5 inches estimated to have fallen across the county.

Winter Weather in ROCKLAND, NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 22:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Fire and Rescue, Trained spotters, and the general public reported 2 to 4 inches across Rockland. The reports included; 4.0 inches in Congers, 3.7 inches in New Hempstead, 3.5 inches in Chestnut Ridge, 2.8 inches in Stony Point, and 2.2 inches in New City.

Blizzard in SOUTHWEST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 29-JAN-22 07:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Islip, NY set a record for its highest calendar day (midnight to midnight) snowfall total with 23.5 inches. The storm total for Islip was 24.7 inches. Blizzard conditions began approximately at 7 am and continued through and past 10 am with visibilities at and below 1/4 mile with consistent wind gusts exceeding 35 mph. CWOP, ASOS, and mesonet data recorded numerous wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph, with Islip (ISP) recording a 51 mph gust, and Shirley (HWV) recording a 52 mph gust. Numerous reports of over 20 inches of snow which included reports from NWS Employees and Official NWS Observations.

Blizzard in NORTHEAST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 29-JAN-22 10:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP Observers, trained spotters, NWS employee, mesonet stations, and radar confirmed a blizzard across Northeastern Suffolk County. Numerous reports of drifts to and above 3 feet along with multiple snowfall reports above 20 inches, along with wind gusts reported from CWOP and mesonet stations confirmed consistent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. The CWOP station in Baiting Hollow reported a 71 mph wind gust, and sorrounding CWOP and mesonet stations like Napeague and Stony Brook reported wind gusts over 60 mph.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Near blizzard conditions across Northern Nassau with drifts 2 to 3 feet in spots, with peak wind gusts reported of 48 mph at NYSM in Wantagh, and 40 mph at Muttontown CWOP. Snowfall totals on averaged ranged from 8 to 12 inches across Western Northern Nassau, and 12 to 18 inches across the eastern half of Northern Nassau. The general public reporting 19.2 inches in Levittown and 17.2 inches in Plainedge. An NWS Employee reported 11.5 inches in Hicksville. The general public reported 10.4 inches in Manhasset Hills.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Near blizzard conditions across Northern Nassau with drifts 2 to 3 feet in spots, with peak wind gusts reported of 48 mph at NYSM in Wantagh, and 40 mph at Muttontown CWOP. Snowfall totals on averaged ranged from 8 to 12 inches across Western Northern Nassau, and 12 to 18 inches across the eastern half of Northern Nassau. The general public reporting 19.2 inches in Levittown and 17.2 inches in Plainedge. An NWS Employee reported 11.5 inches in Hicksville. The general public reported 10.4 inches in Manhasset Hills.

Winter Storm in NORTHEAST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Blizzard conditions with heavy snowfall fell across NE Suffolk. Numerous snowfall reports of over 20 inches were reported; with 25.0 in Orient and 22.9 inches in Calverton with both being CO-OP. Also, 19.5 inches was reported in Shoreham from a trained spotter, and 18.0 inches from a trained spotter in Mattituck. Riverhead reported 15.5 inches from an NWS Employee. Numerous reports of drifting snow around 3 feet and wind gusts were consistently over 40 mph.

Winter Weather in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 22:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Most snowfall totals ranged from 3 to 6 inches across Orange County, with a couple of more local higher amounts. A larger majority of the county did not reach warning criteria, with a couple of smaller pockets reaching over 6 inches. A trained spotter in Highland Mills reported 8.4 inches and 5.8 inches in Warwick, and there was a public report of 6.9 inches in Greenwood Lake. These higher totals were reported in the SW part of the county. The remainder of the county had reports under 6 inches, and mainly closer to 3 and 4 inches. A trained spotter reported 5.0 inches in Blooming Grove. Trained spotters also reported the following; 4.0 in Gardnertown, 3.5 in Middletown, 3.5 in Otisville, and 2.5 in Pine Bush.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWEST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Islip, NY set a record for its highest calendar day (midnight to midnight) snowfall total with 23.5 inches. The storm total for Islip was 24.7 inches. Numerous reports of over 20 inches of snow which included reports from NWS Employees and Official NWS Observations.

Blizzard in SOUTHEAST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 29-JAN-22 09:30:00 to 29-JAN-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Multiple public reports of over 19 inches of snow were recorded. Also, ASOS reported blizzard conditions along with multiple CWOP reports of wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.

Winter Storm in SOUTHEAST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 20:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong gusts winds of 40 to 50 mph, with a few peak gusts over 50 mph were reported resulting in blizzard conditions. The public reported two separate snowfall totals over 19 inches, with 19.3 inches reported in Remsemburg-Speonk and 19.2 inches in East Hampton.

Winter Storm in NORTHWEST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous snowfall reports of 15 to 21 inches were reported across NW Suffolk. These reports included; 23.0 inches from a trained spotter in Smithtown and 21.6 inches from a trained spotter in Saint James, while an NWS Employee estimated 16 to 19 inches in Stony Brook with measurements difficult due to the blowing and drifting.

Blizzard in NORTHWEST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 29-JAN-22 07:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Trained spotters, along with surrounding official NWS Observations and radar support blizzard conditions being met across Northwest Suffolk. Drifts of over 3 ft. were reported by NWS Employee in Stony Brook. CWOP and mesonet recorded wind gusts or 42 mph in Stony Brook and 43 mph in Mt. Sinai. NYS mesonet also recorded a wind gust of 41 mph in Stony Brook.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 20:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Near blizzard conditions occurred across Southern Nassau. There were numerous reports of a foot or more of snow. An NWS employee reported 14.9 inches in East Meadow, and Cocorahs reported 16.0 inches in Massapequa. Trained spotters reported 13.0 inches in Merrick, 12.1 inches in Malverne, and 17.3 inches in Elmont. The public reported 13.2 inches in Seaford and 14.0 inches in Bellmore. Also surrounding ASOS and mesonet stations indicated winds consistently gusting over 35 mph.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong winter storm with near blizzard conditions across Northern Queens. The LGA ASOS had a peak wind gust of 46 mph and Kew Gardens NYSM had a 46 mph peak gust. Visibilities got as low as a quarter of a mile. Snowfall amounts averaged 8 to 12 inches across Northern Queens. Snowfall reports are as follows; LGA official NWS observation of 9.2 inches, Bayside received 13.1 inches, Flushing 8.9 inches, and Whitestone received 8.8 inches.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 20:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Near blizzard conditions occurred across Southern Queens. The JFK ASOS reported numerous 1/4 mile visibility at the height of the storm, along with a peak wind gust of 46 mph. Snowfall reports were as follows: JFK Official NWS Observaion of 11.0 inches, a trained spotter in Howard Beach reported 11.5 inches, a trained spotter in Jackson Heights reported 11.3 inches, and a public report 2 miles south of Elmhurst reported 12.7 inches.

Winter Storm in KINGS (BROOKLYN), NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 20:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Near blizzard conditions occurred across Kings County with 9 to 12 inches of snow in most places with blowing and drifting. The Brooklyn College NYSM reported a 52 mph peak wind gust. Trained spotters and the public reported 9 to 12 inches of snow; with 11.8 inches in both Bay Ridge and Sheepshead Bay (11.0 and 11.8 inches). Broadcast Media reported 10.1 inches in Flatbush. A trained spotter reported 9.0 inches near Battery Park.

Winter Storm in NEW YORK (MANHATTAN), NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 20:30:00 to 29-JAN-22 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy snow with near blizzard conditions at times occurred across Manhattan with reports of blowing and drifting. Snowfall reports of 8.3 inches at Central Park via Official NWS Observations, and 7.5 inches in Midtown via a trained spotter were recorded. The Midtown Manhattan NYSM recorded a wind gust of 42 mph.

Winter Storm in BRONX, NEW YORK
From 28-JAN-22 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall of 6 to 8 inches was reported across much of the Bronx. The public reported 7.0 inches in Parkchester, and 6.0 inches in Mott Haven. The Forham NYSM measured a peak wind gusts of 47 mph.