...A MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH TODAY... .A major winter storm will continue to impact the region through today. Very heavy snowfall and areas of blizzard conditions are expected. Moderate to heavy snowfall with rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour or more will persist into the morning hours. The heavy, wet snow will stick to trees and power lines, resulting in scattered tree damage and power outages. Record breaking snowfall totals are possible. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest New Jersey. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts and significant drifting of snow possible.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Mount Holly NJ on this developing situation.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
6 AM – 6 PM
Snow and areas of blowing snow before noon, then areas of blowing snow and a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as 14. North wind 17 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
6 PM – 6 AM
Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy. Low around 20, with temperatures rising to around 22 overnight. Wind chill values as low as 11. Northwest wind 10 to 17 mph. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.