Blizzard Warning Issued for Monmouth, Ocean, and Burlington Counties; 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 parts of New Jersey, forecasting 12 to 20 inches of snow and 55 mph wind gusts starting Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Central and 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 Central and Coastal New Jersey.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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