Event Summary

A potent Alberta Clipper low moved from southwestern Canada on January 24th to the Plains states and Ohio Valley on the 25th. The low then redeveloped off the Mid Atlantic coast on the 26th and rapidly intensified into a strong nor'easter, bringing heavy snow and strong winds to much of southeastern New York, and blizzard conditions to Suffolk County. The Bronx Zoo reported snowfall of 11.8 inches, and a trained spotter in Parkchester reported snowfall of 10.1 inches. North winds gusted to 38 mph at nearby LaGuardia Airport, with blowing and drifting of snow. The public reported snowfall of 7 to 9 inches. North winds gusted to 39 mph at nearby JFK Airport, with blowing and drifting of snow. The public reported snowfall of 8 to 9 inches. North winds gusted to 39 mph at nearby JFK Airport, with blowing and drifting of snow. Central Park reported snowfall of 9.8 inches. North winds gusted to 38 mph at nearby LaGuardia Airport, with blowing and drifting of snow. LaGuardia Airport reported snowfall of 11.4 inches, and trained spotters also reported widespread snowfall of 8 to 12 inches. North winds gusted to 38 mph at LaGuardia Airport, with blowing and drifting of snow. JFK Airport reported snowfall of 10.7 inches, and north winds gusted to 39 mph, with blowing and drifting of snow.