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Blizzard — Southwest Suffolk, New York

February 8, 2013 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
2
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
$6.0M
Area
Southwest Suffolk

Event narrative (NOAA)

ASOS observations at MacArthur Airport (KISP) indicate that blizzard conditions were met for at least 3 consecutive hours. Snow began at 3:45 pm on February 8. Spotters reported an average snowfall of 6 inches by 8:15 pm. Total snowfall ranged from 10.3 inches in Shirley to 33.5 inches in Medford.||Precipitation changed from rain to very heavy snow from north to south in the afternoon. The snow accumulated at rates up to 6 inches per hour at the height of the blizzard, accompanied by lightning, thunder, and even small hail. The very heavy snow also stranded numerous motor vehicles.||Winds gusted up to 48 mph at MacArthur Airport.

Other notable blizzard events in New York

Northern Erie · December 23, 202232 killedNorthwest Suffolk · February 8, 20133 killedNortheast Suffolk · February 8, 20131 killedSoutheast Suffolk · February 8, 20131 killedNorthwest Suffolk · February 23, 20261 killed

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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