Blizzard Warning Issued for Monmouth, Ocean, and Burlington Counties; Up to 20 Inches of Snow Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Blizzard Warning for several counties in New Jersey. This alert, classified with a severity level of extreme, indicates that blizzard conditions are likely and expected to cause significant disruption.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Western Monmouth
• Eastern Monmouth
• Ocean
• Coastal Ocean
• Southeastern Burlington

What You Should Do

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you in your vehicle. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 5-1-1.

Expected Conditions

• Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations are expected to be between 12 and 20 inches. Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour, with locally higher amounts and significant drifting possible.
• Wind Speeds: Winds are forecasted to gust as high as 55 mph.
• Visibility: Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, making travel very difficult to impossible.
• Impacts: The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds may also bring down tree branches.

Timeline

The Blizzard Warning is effective from 10:00 AM EST Sunday, February 22, until 6:00 PM EST Monday, February 23.