Blizzard Warning Issued for Atlantic and Cape May Counties: 10-18 Inches of Snow Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Blizzard Warning is in effect for coastal New Jersey from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening, featuring heavy snow, high winds, and dangerous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal New Jersey
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mount Holly NJ
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Coastal New Jersey.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Blizzard Warning for coastal regions of New Jersey. The alert is effective starting Sunday afternoon as a significant winter storm moves into the area.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Atlantic County
- Cape May County
- Atlantic Coastal Cape May
- Coastal Atlantic
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe. For the latest road conditions, residents can call 5-1-1.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches are expected. Snowfall rates may exceed 2 inches per hour at times.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 55 mph.
- Visibility: Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, making travel very difficult to impossible.
- Drifting: Significant drifting of snow is possible, and gusty winds may bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is in effect from 1:00 PM EST Sunday, February 22, until 6:00 PM EST Monday, February 23. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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