Tropical Storm Arlene

Tropical Storm Arlene

Tropical Storm (SSHWS/NWS)
Tropical Storm Arlene making landfall in Long Island, NY on January 11th, 2023
Formed	January 02, 2023
Dissipated	January 14, 2023
Highest winds	1-minute sustained: 70 mph (110 km/h)
Lowest pressure	973 mbar (hPa); 28.73 inHg
Fatalities	392 total (91 direct, 301 indirect)
Damage	$31.3 billion (2023 USD) (7th Costliest tropical cyclone on record)
Areas affected	Haiti, Cuba, Mid-Atlantic, Southeastern United States, Northeastern United States, Canada,

Tropical Storm Arlene was the strongest, most destructive, and the deadliest January Tropical System on record in the Atlantic basin, as well as the earliest Tropical system to make landfall in the United States. Tropical Storm Arlene also broke the record for the most snowfall out of a Tropical System on record.

Arlene also caused the earliest Tornado on record from a Tropical System, as well as the first Tropical Cyclone to cause snow since Hurricane Zeta in the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season.

Tropical Storm Arlene knocked out power for over 8 Million Americans while breaking the record for the longest power outage from a Tropical System since Hurricane Maria, mainly due to the Catastrophic amount of snow from the system. Arlene caused the earliest Tropical Storm Alert in the Atlantic Basin, as well as the 2nd Tropical System on record to cause a Blizzard Warning.

Overall, Tropical Storm Arlene also referred to as "Super Storm Arlene", caused approximately $31.4 billion (2023 USD) in damage, with $31.2 billion in damage alone in the Unite States, making Arlene the costliest tropical cyclone to affect the East Coast, United States since Hurricane Sandy in 2012, as well as being the Most Costliest Blizzard and the Most Costliest Tropical Storm on record.

Meteorological History

Forming as a Rare January Tropical System on January 02nd, Arlene formed as a Tropical Depression in the Caribbean Sea with a forecast of becoming a Tropical Storm out to sea.

By the next morning, Arlene was upgraded to Tropical Storm Arlene, with the forecast cone shifting over to Haiti & Cuba, issuing Tropical Storm Warnings for the area, breaking the record for the earliest Tropical Storm Alert in the Atlantic Basin.

On January 05th, 06:21 am Tropical Storm Arlene made its first landfall, in Eastern Cuba with winds of 60 mph (96.5 kp/h), being the earliest Tropical Landfalling system on record in the Atlantic Basic, causing minor flooding and damage, killing one in Cuba.

On that same advisory (Advisory 14), Arlene's forecast cone severely shifted to the west, with a possible forecast of a USA Landfall, alerting people of a possible landfalling system. On January 06th, 2023 Tropical Storm Arlene made its second landfall, in the Bahamas with winds of 50 mph (80.4 kp/h).

On January 07th, 05:00 PM, Arlene was downgraded to a Tropical Depression, then to be upgrade a day later back to a Tropical Storm. On that same day, Winter Storm and Blizzard Warnings were issued all across the states from North Carolina to Maine with record breaking snowfall amounts forecasted, giving many people time to prepare and evacuate if needed.

Tropical Storm Arlene spaghetti models

On January 10th, 2023, Arlene merged with a Cold Front, strengthening the storm, as well as pulling the storm westward towards the United States.

Tropical Storm Arlene issued Tropical Storm Warnings from New Jersey to Maine, and even a Hurricane Watch in parts of New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts being the earliest Hurricane Alert on record, as well as the first Hurricane Watch in the area since Hurricane Irene.

On January 11th, around 05:30 EDT, Tropical Storm Arlene made its 3rd landfall in Montauk, NY with winds of 70 mph and a extremely low pressure for a Tropical Storm of 973 mb (28.73 inHg), being the strongest storm in that area since the 1938 New England hurricane, causing major coastal flooding in that area, as well as Demolishing all types of snowfall records all across the states. At 05:00 PM EDT that same day, Arlene turned Ex-Tropical.

As the Freak Storm Demolished the states with record breaking snowfall, Ex-Tropical Storm Arlene did a loop, dropping even more snow over the states, then by January 13, 05:00 AM, Super Storm Arlene left the United States, leaving Millions without power and taking many records and lives with it.

On January 14th, 05:00 AM, Tropical Storm Arlene dissipated into a low pressure going out to sea.

Preparations

Tropical Storm Arlene Track

Cuba

The first tropical storm watches were posted for Eastern Cuba on January 1st as Potential Tropical Cyclone One began its journey, breaking the record for the earliest Tropical Alert on record for the Atlantic Basin.

On January 2nd, Tropical Storm Warnings replaced the watches as Potential Tropical Cyclone One formed into a Tropical Depression, with the models forecasting a strong landfalling Tropical Storm with winds exceeding unto 60 mph (96.5 kp/h).

Bahamas

With the system approaching and strengthening, Tropical Storm Watches, then Warnings were posted for Eastern and Northern Bahamas. No major threats were forecasted.

Southeast

Tropical Storm Arlene's 05:00 Advisory's

On January 04th, North Carolina was alerted from many models showing extreme snowfall on the Outer Banks, however none of the trusted models were showing a Landfall. On January 06th, Winter Storm Watches were issued for Extreme Eastern North Carolina, as well as Winter Weather Advisories for other parts of North and South Carolina.

On January 07th, Winter Storm Warnings were issued for Eastern North Carolina as well as The Mountains of Northern North Carolina's,

On January 09th, Winter Storm Warnings were issued for parts of Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

No Tropical Alerts were issued for the South East, United States.

Mid-Atlantic

On January 07th, Winter Storm and Blizzard Watches were issued all across the area, with a forecast of record breaking snow totals forecasted.

On January 08th, All the Watches were replace with Warnings, as well a Tropical Storm Warning issued for Eastern Maryland and Delaware.

On the same day High Wind Warnings were issued all across Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. On the same day, free sandbags where handed to residents along the Chesapeake Bay. On January 08th, the Governors of Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, and Virginia issued a State of Emergency due to the record breaking forecasted snowfall amounts of several feet.

Northeast

The Weather Channel Going Over Arlene Live

On January 07th, tropical storm watch, as well as winter storm and blizzard watches were issued for much of the states, being the first time a

tropical and a winter alert were issued during the same time. On January 08th, all of the watches were upgraded to Warnings.

On the same day, The Governors of New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine

issued a State of Emergency due to the forecasting of Strong Winds, Flooding, and Extreme Record Breaking snow totals.

On January 10th, Hurricane Watch were issued in parts of New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts being

the earliest hurricane alert on record, as well as the first hurricane alert in the areas since Hurricane Irene.

On the same day, A Storm Surge Warning was issued for Long Island and the coastal areas of Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Due to the large area that was effected, Mandatory Evacuations were issued for very few areas including Long Island, Connecticut, and Rhode Island

due to the forecasted snow total amounts of possible over 100 inches.

Canada

On January 09th, Significant Snowfall Warnings were issued for parts of Canada due to approaching storm.

Impacts

Tropical Storm Arlene knocking out power for millions among the east coast

Cuba

Storm total rainfall from Tropical Storm Arlene

Tropical Storm Arlene made landfall in Eastern Cuba on January 5th, with winds sustain of 60 mph (96.5 kp/h), causing minor surge and flooding. Rainfall peaked at 3.13 inches (8.0 cm) in the town of Guantanamo, Cuba with a wind gust report of 73 mph (117.4 kp/h) causing minor wind damage, damaging a total of around 3,000 buildings and homes, with 30 of the reports being major damage. On January 05th, 08:30, 3 towns reported tornado damage, killing one in Cabacu, Cuba. The Tornado was later reported to be an EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale. Tropical Storm Arlene caused one fatality and left behind 87 Million (2023 USD) in damage. Tropical Storm Arlene is the Most Damaging January Cuba Tropical Storm.

South Carolina

Tropical Storm Arlene did make a direct impact in South Carolina, but due to the Enormous Size the storm, Higher Waves and Snow amounts were felt in the area with Snowfall peaked at 2.5" inches (6.35 cm) in Chesnee. No damage or fatalities were reported in the state.

Georgia

Tropical Storm Arlene caused very similar effects to Georgia as South Carolina, with the Snowfall peaking at 2.5" inches (6.35 cm) in Trenton.

No damage or fatalities were reported in the state.

Alabama

Tropical Storm Arlene caused Heavy Snowfall over north eastern Alabama, with the snowfall peaking at 7.2" inches (18.2 cm) in Bass, Alabama.

No damage or fatalities were reported in the state.

Mississippi

With the storm making landfall over 1,000 miles away, Arlene still caused effects in Extreme North Eastern Mississippi, with a report of 1.7" inches (4.3 cm) in

Iuka.

Tennessee

Although Tropical Storm Arlene made landfall over 600 Miles away, Super Storm Arlene still had major effects all over the state.

On January 09th, Winter Storm Warnings were issued all over the state, with a forecasted amount of over a foot of snow being expected, however that was soon to change the next day.

Arlene was expect to make a loop, taking a more southern turn then expected, with it now forecasting over 3 feet of snow in isolated areas, causing very little time to prepare.

In total, snowfall peaked at 39.1" inches (99.3 cm) in Harrogate, TN killing 11. 10 of the deaths were caused by shoveling snow, with one being a plow truck,

striking and killing a 8 year old boy while he was playing. In Total, Arlene caused 11 deaths and 400 Million (2023 USD) in damages making it the most damaging and deadliest

Tropical Storm, as well as Blizzard on record in the state.

Kentucky

Kentucky had very simlar effects as Tennessee.

On January 09th, Winter Storm Warnings were issued all over the state, with a forecast of over two feet of snow expected. Kentucky's residents prepared, clearing all stock

off the shelves at the markets, preparing for possible Blizzard Like Conditions.

By the next day, the snow started to fall, but lightly. 2 days later, it was still snowing with the snow rates starting to pick up. Then by January 13th, the snow finally stopped

with the maximum snowfall peaking at 27.4" inches (69.5 cm) in Smith, KY killing 4 people, leaving 300 Million (2023 USD) behind, making it the most damaging Tropical and Winter

storm on record in the state.

Tropical Storm Arlene Snow Totals [NOAA]

North Carolina

On January 7th, Winter Storm Warnings were issued for the Outer Banks of the state, with a forecasted amount of over 3 feet of snow being forecasted, panicking many of the residents

who are not even used to half of foot of snow, to evacuate or stock up, clearing all the stores within a few days.

Tropical Storm Force Winds were not expect but possible, but heavy record breaking snowfall was expected.

By the next day, the Governor of North Caroline issued a State of Emergency due to the heavy record breaking snow that was in the forecast, urging residents near the coast to prepare.

3 Hours later, Mandatory Evacuations were issued for the Outer Banks with the worries of collapsing roofs and long lasting power outages lasting weeks to even months.

On January 8th, snow started to fall, but lightly, but slowing picking up. By the Early morning of January 9th, record breaking snowfall rates of 10 inches per a hour were

reported in the outer banks, demolishing homes and buildings, killing most who stayed.

On January 15th, Initial damage assessments began, reporting millions of dollars of damage. Over 35% of the buildings in the Outer Banks were destroyed due to collapsing roofs,

killing only 11. Tropical Storm Arlene Demolished the all time snow fall record of 10 inches in the Outer Banks by 61 inches, with the maximum snowfall total of 71.3" inches (181.1 cm)

reported in Avon, NC, also destroying the state snowfall record of 60 inches back in 1987. In total Tropical Storm Arlene caused 11 deaths and 750 Million (2023 USD) in damage,

taking many records along with it.

Virginia

On January 7th, Winter Storm, Tropical Storm, and Blizzard watches were issued for most the state, turning into warnings by the next day.

Experts forecasted record amounts of snowfall all over the state, with the Eastern side forecast to get over 3 feet of snow, causing many of the residents to over buy, and

panic. By the next day, gas and food was nearly impossible to find in the eastern part of the state, with professions urging residents near the coast of the Chesapeake Bay and

the Atlantic Ocean to prepare for Tropical Storm force winds.

On January 8th, the Governor of Virginia issued a State of Emergency, as well as a Mandatory Evacuation for the eastern area of Virginia from the fear of collapsing roofs.

Later that day, Eastern Virginia started to see their first snow flakes out the system, then by the next day, the entire state was feeling the effects from Arlene.

On January 10th, Onley, VA reported a never seen before record of 14 inches of snow in one hour, destroying the last record of 12 inches in Copenhagen, NY on

Dec. 2, 1966. On January 13th, the heavy snow turned into snow showers, then to the snow showers turning into Flurries, then by 5:00pm that day, the state reported it last

snow flakes from the system.

On January 15th, Initial damage assessments began, reporting Billions of dollars of damage. Tropical Storm Arlene dropped a maximum snow total of 69.4" inches (176.2 cm)

in Exmore, VA with several feet of snow all across the state. The Heavy Snowfall and Extreme high snow totals stole many winter weather records, including the highest snow

total ever reported in the state of Virginia on record beating the last record of 38" inches (96.52 cm) in Gainesboro, VA from Winter Storm Jonas.

In total, Tropical Storm Arlene left 2 Billion (2023 USD) in damage and took the lives of 11 people in the state alone, making it the deadliest and most damaging Blizzard in the

state.

Tropical Storm Arlene turning Ex-Tropical

West Virginia

On January 8th, Winter Storm Warnings were issued for the entire state, forecasting a possibility of multiple feet in the state. On the same day, a State of Emergency was issued.

On January 10th, West Virginia stated to see their first snow showers, then by the next day, the showers translated into heavy snow, dropping several feet all over the state.

In the north eastern part of the state, over 4 feet of snow was reported, with the snow total peak at 53.7" inches (136.3 cm) was reported in New Creek, WV.

Due to the record breaking amount of snow, multiple reports of collapsed roofs were reported in that part of the state, killing a total of 3. 3 others died a day later from

cardiac arrest due to the exhaustment of shoveling snow. Arlene set the second place record of most snow from a single storm, behind the Thanksgiving Blizzard of 1950.

Over 3,000 houses and buildings were collapsed due to the record breaking snow totals in North Eastern West Virginia.

In total, Tropical Storm Arlene left 2 Billion (2023 USD) in damage and 6 dead in the state alone.

Ohio

On January 8th, winter Storm warnings were issued for the eastern part of the state, with winter Storm watches and advisory being issued for the southern part of the state.

By the 10th, Ohio started to see their first snow showers, then by the next day, the showers translated into heavy snow, dropping over a foot all over the eastern part

of the state. By the time the storm was over, it dropped over 3 feet in isolated location with the snowfall peaking at 37.1" inches (94.2 cm) in Laings Ohio, with other amounts of 2 feet

across the eastern part of the state. Tropical Storm Arlene left 300 Million (2023 USD) in damage and 6 dead in the state alone due to cardiac arrest.

Arlene holds the record for the most damaging tropical and winter storm in the state.

Chesapeake Beach, Maryland aftermath of Arlene [61.3"]

Washington DC

On January 7th, A Blizzard Watch was issued for Washington DC, then by the next day, a Blizzard Warning, as well as a Tropical Storm Warning was issued for the area with experts forecasting around 2 to 3 feet of snow in the area, with Tropical Storm force winds, causing mass panic in the state. Later that same day, A State of Emergency was issued.

On the same day, Washington DC started to see their first snow showers, then by early next day, the snow was dropping at a unbelievable rate of 5 Inches per a hour.

By the 13th, the system moved out, and the Initial damage assessments began reporting Millions in damage.

Washington DC reported a record breaking snowfall amount of 41.3" inches (104.9 cm) breaking the last record of 28.6" inches (72.6 cm) in 1922 from the Knickerbocker

Tropical Storm Arlene Track [NOAA]

Storm as well as the Saint Jefferson Blizzard of 1776 of 36.0" inches (91.4 cm), however that storm is not on the list of records.

Arlene even caused snow drift reports of over 20 feet in Washington.

In Total, Tropical Storm Arlene left 100 Million (2023 USD) in damage and 1 dead in the state alone due to cardiac arrest.

Maryland

On January 7th, Winter Storm, Tropical Storm, and Blizzard watches were issued for most the state, turning into warnings by the next day.

Experts forecasted record amounts of snowfall all over the state, with the Eastern side forecast to get over 3 feet of snow, causing many of the residents to over buy, and

panic. By the next day, gas and food was nearly impossible to find in the eastern part of the state, with professions urging residents near the coast of the Chesapeake Bay and

the Atlantic Ocean to prepare for Tropical Storm force winds.

On January 8th, the Governor of Maryland issued a State of Emergency, as well as a Mandatory Evacuation for the eastern area of Maryland from the fear of collapsing roofs.

Later that day, Eastern Maryland started to see their first snow flakes out the system, then by the next day, the entire state was feeling the effects from Arlene.

During the Morning of January 10th, Baltimore reported a storm surge report of over 5 feet (1.52 m) flooding buildings along the coast, as well as flooding multiple parking lots.

On the same day, Shady Side, Maryland reported a never seen before record of 15.3 inches of snow in one hour, destroying the last record of 12 inches in Copenhagen, NY on

Dec. 2, 1966. On January 13th, the heavy snow turned into snow showers, then to the snow showers turning into Flurries, then by 5:30pm that day, the state reported it last

snow flakes from the system.

On January 16th, Initial damage assessments began, reporting Billions in damage. Tropical Storm Arlene dropped a maximum snow total of 71.1" inches (180.5 cm) in Ocean City, Maryland with several feet of snow all across the state. The Heavy Snowfall and Extreme high snow totals stole many winter weather records, including the highest snow total ever reported in the state of Maryland on record beating the last record of 38.5" inches (97.7 cm) in North Potomac, Maryland from Winter Storm Jonas.

Due to the record breaking amount of snow, multiple reports of collapsed roofs were reported in the eastern part of the state, killing a total of 21. 15 others died a day later from cardiac arrest due to the exhaustment of shoveling snow.

In total, Tropical Storm Arlene left 3 Billion (2023 USD) in damage and took the lives of 36 people in the state alone, making it the deadliest and most damaging Tropical System/Blizzard in the state.

Streets of Baltimore Flooding during Arlene

Delaware

On January 7th, a Tropical Storm and Blizzard watch was issued for the entire state, turning into warnings by the next day.

Experts forecasted record amounts of snowfall all over the state with a forecasted amount of 3 to 4 feet of snow possible, causing many of the residents to over buy, and

panic. By the next day, gas and food was nearly impossible to find all over part of the state, with professions urging residents to prepare for days of Tropical Storm force winds.

On January 8th, the Governor of Delaware issued a State of Emergency, as well as a Mandatory Evacuation for the Eastern Coastal Areas, minimizing the size of the Evacuation.

Later that day, the state started to see their first snow flakes out the system, then by the next day, the entire state was feeling the effects from Arlene.

On January 10th to January 11th, minor flooding damage was reported on the eastern coast of Delaware due to the large waves and strong gusty winds.

On the same day, snow fall rates of over 9 inches per a hour were reported, demolishing the all time record for the state.

On January 13th, the heavy snow turned into snow showers, then to the snow showers turning into Flurries, then by 6:30pm that day, the state reported it last

snow flakes from the system.

On January 15th, Initial damage assessments began, reporting Billions in damage. Tropical Storm Arlene dropped a maximum snow total of 68.7 in (174.4 cm) on Fenwick Island, Delaware with over 3 feet of snow all across the state. The Heavy Snowfall and Extreme high snow totals stole many winter weather records, including the highest snow total ever reported in the state of Delaware on record beating the last record of 28" inches (71.1 cm) in Greenwood during what was known as the “Snowmageddon” in 2010.

Due to the record breaking amount of snow, multiple reports of collapsed roofs were reported in isolated part of the state, killing a total of 26. 2 others died a day later from cardiac arrest due to the exhaustment of shoveling snow, with 3 others dying from hypothermia, while being trapped in their car.

In total, Tropical Storm Arlene left 2 Billion (2023 USD) in damage and took the lives of 31 people in the state alone, making it the deadliest and most damaging Tropical System/Blizzard in the state.

WU Tropical Storm Arlene Track

Pennsylvania

On January 7th, Tropical Storm and Blizzard watches were issued for the eastern part of the state, with winter storm and high wind warnings being issued for the western part.

By the next day they turned into warnings with experts forecasting one to two feet for most of the state with isolated amounts of 3 feet or more for the eastern part.

By the next day professions were urging residents to prepare for days of blizzard conditions and power outages.

On January 8th, the Governor of Pennsylvania issued a State of Emergency.

Later that day, the state started to see their first snow flakes out the system, then by the 10th, the entire state was feeling the effects from Arlene.

A 136 car pile up was reported on January 9th, killing 3. On January 12th, Arlene made a landfall in northern Pennsylvania as a Ex-Tropical Depression, then to move out of the state by the 13th. By the time the storm was over, it dropped over 3 feet of snow in isolated location with the snowfall peaking at 39.3 in (99.8 cm) in West Grove, with other amounts of 1 to 2 feet all across the other parts of the state.

In Total Tropical Storm Arlene left 300 Million (2023 USD) in damage and 11 dead in the state, with 2 dying from cardiac arrest.

New Jersey

On January 7th, a Tropical Storm and Blizzard watch was issued for the entire state, turning into warnings by the next day.

Experts forecasted record amounts of snowfall all over the state with a forecasted amount of 3 to 4 feet of snow possible, causing many of the residents to over buy, and

panic. By the next day, gas and food was nearly impossible to find all over part of the state, with professions urging residents to prepare for days of Tropical Storm force winds with the possibility of hurricane force gust.

On January 8th, the Governor of New Jersey issued a State of Emergency, as well as a Mandatory Evacuation for the Eastern Coastal Areas with the fear of collapsing roofs and flooding that hasn't been seen since Hurricane Sandy, which minimizing the size of the Evacuation.

Later that day, Southern New Jersey started to see their first snow flakes out the system, then by the next day, the entire state was feeling the effects from Arlene.

During the Morning of January 10th, Toms River reported a storm surge report of over 5 feet (1.52 m) flooding buildings along the coast.

On the same day, Red Bank, New Jersey reported a never seen before record of 13.3" inches of snow in one hour, destroying the last record of 12 inches in Copenhagen, NY on

Tropical Storm Arlene Storm Surge Forecast [NOAA]

Dec. 2, 1966. On January 13th, the heavy snow turned into snow showers, then to the snow showers turning into Flurries, then by 7:30pm that day, the state reported it last

snow flakes from the system.

On January 17th, Initial damage assessments began, reporting Billions in damage. Tropical Storm Arlene dropped a maximum snow total of 73.7 in (187.1 cm) in Seaside Heights, with several feet of snow all across the state. The Heavy Snowfall and Extreme high snow totals stole many winter weather records, including the highest snow total ever reported in the state of New Jersey on record beating the last record of 52" inches (132 cm) in Vernon Township back in Feb. 5, 1961.

Due to the record breaking amount of snow, multiple reports of collapsed roofs were reported in the eastern part of the state, killing a total of 13. 13 others died a day later from cardiac arrest due to the exhaustment of shoveling snow, and one died when his car slid off the road into a tree.

In total, Tropical Storm Arlene left 3 Billion (2023 USD) in damage and took the lives of 27 people in the state alone, making it the deadliest and most damaging storm in the state since Hurricane Sandy.

Brooklyn, NY Aftermath of Arlene [59.1" inches]

New York

New York State was one the hardest hit places from Tropical Storm Arlene.

On January 7th, Winter Storm, Tropical Storm, Hurricane, and Blizzard watches were issued for most the state, with all of them but the hurricane watch turning into warnings by the next day.

Experts forecasted record breaking amounts of snowfall all over the state, with the south east, Long Island, and coast of Lake Ontario being forecasted to get possible 4 feet or more feet of snow, causing many of the residents to over buy, and panic. By the next day, gas and food was impossible to find all over the state, with professions urging residents in New York, City and Long Island to Prepare for the possibility of Hurricane Force winds.

Mandatory Evacuation were issued for Long Island with the forecast of Hurricane Force winds, as well as a forecast of over 5 feet for the entire island. A record breaking amount of over 4.5 million people Evacuated Long Island, being around half the population of the island. Due to the size of the size, and the large swath if impacts, many Residents couldn't even escape from the devastating impacts expected. On January 8th, #Arlene was the number 1 trending tag ever on Twitter.

Tropical Storm Arlene was expected to make its first landfall in Long Island, then to do a loop over the state to make its 2nd landfall in Long Island a few days later, hovering over the state causing devastating damage all over the state.

The Coast of New York was not the only place expected to get several feet of snow, Residents along the coast of Lake Ontario were forecasted to get a recorded breaking amount of snow also, which a forecast of over 7 feet in some spots. On January 8th Mandatory Evacuation were issued for Residents among the Coast of Lake Ontario, with the fear of collapsing roofs.

Due to the size of the storms incredible wind field, Tropical Storm Force winds were expect to reach as inland as Lake Ontario, giving most of the state the strongest winds in years.

New York City was expecting to see close to 5 feet of snow or 60" (152.4 cm) which would demolish any record for snowfall since records have been recorded.

Residents among New York were giving Arlene the name "The White Hurricane".

On January 08th, Stay at Home Orders were issued for the first time since covid in New York City, for Residents whom were staying, due to the fear of Large amounts of snow piles falling from builds. Residents among the costal areas of New York were order to evacuate due to the forecast of storm surge.

On January 08th, New York City started to see their first snow flakes out the system, then by the next day, the entire state was feeling the effects from Arlene.

Arlene was dropped snow with rates of over a foot per a hour all over Long Island, with a recorded amount of 17.1" Inches in one hour, (or ~1.71" of rain), in Hempstead, NY on Long Island destroying the last all time record of 12 inches in Copenhagen, NY on Dec. 2, 1966. Snow wasn't the only problem for Long Island, the Strong Hurricane Force Winds and Storm Surge were another. A record breaking surge amount of 13.7 feet (4.17 m) was record among the coast of Montauk, NY on Long Island.

On January 11th, around 05:30am EDT, Tropical Storm Arlene made its 3rd landfall, or 1st landfall in the state in Montauk, NY with sustain winds of 70 mph and a extremely low pressure for a Tropical Storm of 973 mb (28.73 inHg), being the strongest storm in that area since the 1938 New England hurricane.

On the same day, Arlene turned Ex-Tropical over the state, demolishing the state with over 97% of Long Island losing power for multiple days.

On the early morning of January 12, Arlene went over Lake Ontario, then to make a landfall in Canada only lasting a half an hour to move back over the Lake. Around 04:00 am EDT Arlene made its 2nd landfall in the state and 5th landfall in total going south west, taking a loop, dropping snow all over the state still.

East Hampton, NY Aftermath of Arlene [97.1"]

On the same day, Arlene left the state again to move into Pennsylvania. On January 13th, Arlene turned back into a Tropical Storm making its 3rd and final landfall in the State, going over

New York City. On January 14th, Tropical Storm Arlene finally left the State, with the heavy snow translating into snow showers, then to the showers turning into flurries, then by 9:30pm that day, the state reported it last snow flakes from the system.

On January 16th, Initial damage assessments began, reporting Billions in damage. Tropical Storm Arlene dropped a maximum snow total of 99.1" in (251.7 cm) or 8.25 Feet (2.51 m) in Bay Shore, Long Island, with several feet of snow all across the state. New York City reported a record breaking snow total of 83.1" (211 cm) Demolishing the all time record.

A study in New York, reported that if the storm had hit 40 miles more westwards, New York City could of seen around 3 more inches of rain, which would of resulted in a 30" more inches of snow which would have put the snow total to over 100" inches (254 cm).

The Heavy Snowfall and Extreme high snow totals stole many winter weather records, including the highest snow total ever reported in the state on record beating the last record of 55" inches (139.7 cm) in Saratoga Springs back in 1888, from the Great Blizzard of 1888, which was the worst blizzard on record for the North East before Arlene.

Due to the record breaking amount of snow, over 50,000 reports of collapsed roofs were reported in Long Island alone, killing a total of 72. 2 others died a day later from cardiac arrest due to the exhaustment of shoveling snow, making Arlene the deadliest Blizzard since 1888 in the state.

In total, Tropical Storm Arlene left 12 Billion (2023 USD) in damage and took the lives of 74 people in the state alone, making it the deadliest Tropical Storm on record, and the most damaging storm in the state since Hurricane Sandy.

Connecticut

Tropical Storm Arlene snowfall totals [NOAA]

On January 7th, Winter Storm, Tropical Storm, Hurricane, and Blizzard watches were issued for most the state, with all of them but the hurricane watch turning into warnings by the next day.

Experts forecasted record amounts of snowfall all over the state with a forecasted amount of 5 or more feet of snow possible, causing many of the residents to over buy, and panic.

By the next day, gas and food was nearly impossible to find all over the state, with professions urging residents to prepare for days of Tropical Storm force winds with the possibility of hurricane force. Connecticut was forecasted to be one of the worst impacted areas, from hurricane force winds, to several feet of snow.

On January 8th, the Governor of Connecticut issued a State of Emergency, as well as a Mandatory Evacuation for the Southern Areas with the fear of collapsing roofs and flooding that hasn't been seen since Hurricane Sandy, which minimizing the size of the Evacuation.

Later that day, Connecticut started to see their first snow flakes out the system, then by the next day, the entire state was feeling the effects from Arlene.

During the Afternoon of January 10th, West Haven reported a storm surge report of over 11 feet (1.52 m) destroying buildings among the coast, being the highest surge reported since Sandy.

On the same day, Stonington, Connecticut reported a never seen before record of 23.1" inches of snow in one hour, almost doubling the last record of 12 inches in Copenhagen, NY on Dec. 2, 1966, also being the all time 2nd heaviest snow recorded in one hour.

On January 14th, the heavy snow turned into snow showers, then to the snow showers turning into Flurries, 10:30pm that day, the state reported it last snow flakes from the system.

On January 21st, Initial damage assessments began, reporting over a Billion in damage. Tropical Storm Arlene dropped a maximum snow total of 105.2 in (267.2 cm) or 8.76 Feet (2.67 m) in Stonington, Connecticut, with several feet of snow all across the state. Due to the record breaking amount of snow, over 17,000 reports of collapsed roofs were reported in Connecticut, killing a total of 41. 7 others died a day later from cardiac arrest due to the exhaustment of shoveling snow, making Arlene the deadliest blizzard in the state.

In total, Tropical Storm Arlene left 1 Billion (2023 USD) in damage and took the lives of 48 people in the state alone, making Arlene the deadliest and most damaging storm on record in the state.

Westerly, Rhode Island 8 months after Arlene

Rhode Island

Rhode Island was one the, if not the hardest hit place from Tropical Storm Arlene.

On January 7th, Winter Storm, Tropical Storm, Hurricane, and Blizzard watches were issued for most the state, with all of them but the hurricane watch turning into warnings by the next day. Experts forecasted record amounts of snowfall all over the state with a forecasted amount of 6 or more feet of snow possible, causing many of the residents to over buy, and panic.

By the next day, gas and food was impossible to find all over the state, with professions urging residents to prepare for days of Tropical Storm force winds with the possibility of hurricane force. Rhode Island was forecasted to be one of the worst impacted areas, from hurricane force winds, to several feet of snow.

On January 8th, the Governor of Rhode Island issued a State of Emergency, as well as a Mandatory Evacuation for the Southern and Eastern Areas with the fear of collapsing roofs and flooding that hasn't been seen since Hurricane Sandy, which minimizing the size of the Evacuation as much as possible. Later that day, Rhode Island started to see their first snow flakes out the system, then by the next day, the entire state was feeling the effects from Arlene.

During the Afternoon of January 10th, Narragansett reported a storm surge report of 13.10 feet (3.99 m) destroying buildings among the coast, being the highest surge reported on record beating the last record of 11.47 feet (3.49 m).

January 11th, around 6:30 am EDT, Westerly, Rhode Island report a maximum wind gust of 98 mph (157.71 km/h) with sustain winds of over 60 miles per an hour.

On January 11th, around 7:30 am EDT, for the first time on record the National Grid reported that over 99% of the entire state was without power, due to the high winds, Ice, and snow.

On January 11th, Westerly, Rhode Island reported a never seen before record of 27.3" inches of snow in just one hour, doubling the last record of 12 inches in Copenhagen, NY on Dec. 2, 1966, making it the all time record for the great amount of snow seen in just one hour, almost beating the states all time snow record of 30 inches on Feb 7th, 1978, in one hour. All 911 services were complete down in the south part of the state by January 10th. Many single-story homes were buried completely.

Charlestown, Rhode Island 4 Months after Arlene

On January 14th, the heavy snow turned into snow showers, then to the snow showers turning into Flurries, 11:30pm that day, the state reported it last snow flakes from the system. On January 23rd, Initial damage assessments began, reporting Billions in damage. Tropical Storm Arlene dropped a maximum snow total of 108.7 in (276.0 cm) or 9.05 Feet (2.75 m) in Westerly, Rhode Island, with several feet of snow all across the state with Westerly recording the most snow from Arlene. Due to the record breaking amount of snow, over 51,000 reports of collapsed roofs were reported in Rhode Island, with almost every building in Westerly being destroyed, killing a total of 67. 2 others died a day later from cardiac arrest due to the exhaustment of shoveling snow, making Arlene the deadliest blizzard in the state. Rhode Island recorded the most snow, highest surge, and strongest winds out of Tropical Storm Arlene.

In total, Tropical Storm Arlene left 5 Billion (2023 USD) in damage and took the lives of 69 people in the state alone, making Arlene the deadliest and most damaging storm on record in the state, with Rhode Island being one of the worst impacted areas on record.

Massachusetts

On January 7th, Winter Storm, Tropical Storm, Hurricane, and Blizzard watches were issued for most the state, with all of them but the hurricane watch turning into warnings by the next day. Experts forecasted record amounts of snowfall all over the state with a forecasted amount of 3 to 4 feet of snow possible, causing many of the residents to over buy, and panic.

By the next day, gas and food was nearly impossible to find all over part of the state, with professions urging residents to prepare for days of Tropical Storm force winds with the possibility of hurricane force gust in the southern and eastern part of the state.

On January 8th, the Governor of Massachusetts issued a State of Emergency, as well as a Mandatory Evacuation for the Southern Coastal Areas with the fear of collapsing roofs and possible surge. Later that day, Southern Massachusetts started to see their first snow flakes out the system, then by the next day, the entire state was feeling the effects from Arlene.

Tropical Storm Arlene Wind Swath [NOAA]

During the Morning of January 10th, Chilmark reported a storm surge report of over 5 feet (1.52 m) flooding buildings along the coast.

On the same day, Westport, Massachusetts reported a never seen before record of 15.7" inches of snow in one hour, destroying the last record of 12 inches in Copenhagen, NY on Dec. 2, 1966. On January 13th, the heavy snow turned into snow showers, then to the snow showers turning into Flurries, then by 11:30pm that day, the state reported it last snow flakes from the system.

On January 21st, Initial damage assessments began, reporting over a billion in damages. Tropical Storm Arlene dropped a maximum snow total of 61.7 in (156.7 cm) in Westport, with several feet of snow all across the state. The Heavy Snowfall and Extreme high snow totals stole many winter weather records, including the highest snow total ever reported in the state of Massachusetts on record beating the last record of 27.6" inches (70 cm) back in 2013, with many areas getting their yearly snow in a few days.

Due to the record breaking amount of snow, multiple reports of collapsed roofs were reported in the western part of the state, killing a total of 10. 6 others died a day later from cardiac arrest due to the exhaustment of shoveling snow, and one died when his car slid off the road into a tree.

In total, Tropical Storm Arlene left 1 Billion (2023 USD) in damage and took the lives of 17 people in the state alone, making it the most damaging storm in the state on record, and one of the deadliest storms in years.

Weather Channel going over Arlene Advisory #22

New Hampshire

On January 07th, Winter Storm watches were issued all over the state turning into warnings by the next day, with a forecasted amount of over a foot of snow being expected.

On January 8th, the Governor of New Hampshire issued a State of Emergency. Many Residents from others states evacuated into New Hampshire to get away from the worst of the effects.

Later that day, Southern New Hampshire started to see their first snow flakes out the system, then by the next day, the entire state was feeling the effects from Arlene.

In total, snowfall peaked at 28.1 in (71.3 cm) in Hinsdale, with Arlene killing 3 from cardiac arrest due to the exhaustment of shoveling snow.

In Total, Arlene caused 3 deaths and 2 Million (2023 USD) in damages.

Vermont

Tropical Storm Arlene forecast radar

On January 07th, Winter Storm watches were issued all over the state turning into warnings by the next day, with a forecasted amount of over a foot of snow being expected.

On January 8th, the Governor of Vermont issued a State of Emergency. Many Residents from others states evacuated into Vermont to get away from the worst of the effects.

Later that day, Southern Vermont started to see their first snow flakes out the system, then by the next day, the entire state was feeling the effects from Arlene.

In total, snowfall peaked at 41.6 in (105.6 cm) in Warren, with Arlene killing 3 from cardiac arrest due to the exhaustment of shoveling snow, and 2 from a car accident.

In Total, Arlene caused 5 deaths and 400 Million (2023 USD) in damages.

North Beach, Maryland Storm Surge of 6 feet (1.82 m) from Arlene

Maine

On January 07th, Winter Storm watches were issued all over the state turning into warnings by the next day, with a forecasted amount of over a foot of snow being expected.

On January 8th, the Governor of Maine issued a State of Emergency. Many Residents from others states evacuated into Maine to get away from the worst of the effects.

Later that day, Southern Maine started to see their first snow flakes out the system, then by the next day, the entire state was feeling the effects from Arlene.

In total, snowfall peaked at 27.1 in (68.8 cm) in Brunswick, with Arlene killing 3 from cardiac arrest due to the exhaustment of shoveling snow.

In Total, Arlene caused 3 deaths and 1 Million (2023 USD) in damages.

Canada

On January 12th, Around 03:00 am EDT Arlene made its first landfall in Canada, lasting only a half an hour, then on the next day, Arlene made its 2nd, and then 3rd landfall in Canada.

On January 14th, 5:00 am EDT, Super Storm Arlene finally dissipated leaving millions in devastations for years to come.

Media coverage

As Tropical Storm Arlene approached the United States, forecasters and Residents gave it many different and unique unofficial names, at first relating to how early the Tropical System was, to then its projected snow. common nicknames included "Blizzicane Arlene", "White Hurricane" and "Super Storm Arlene".

Thankfully due to the forecast, and the fear of a similar effect and forecast as Hurricane Sandy, Deaths were minimized.