Blizzard Warning Issued for Kent County and Southern New Jersey; Up to 20 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Kent County, DE, and parts of New Jersey, forecasting 14-20 inches of snow and 45 mph wind gusts starting Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Delaware and Southern 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 Delaware and Southern New Jersey.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of Delaware and New Jersey. The alert is in response to expected blizzard conditions including heavy snowfall and high winds.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions:
- Delaware: Kent County.
- New Jersey: Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Northwestern Burlington Counties.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 14 and 20 inches are expected.
- Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 45 mph.
- Visibility: Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is in effect from 10:00 AM EST Sunday, February 22, until 6:00 PM EST Monday, February 23.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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