Blizzard Warning Issued for Northeast New Jersey: Up to 18 Inches of Snow Forecast
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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 Northeast New Jersey, effective from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening, citing heavy snow and dangerous wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast New Jersey
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Upton NY
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 Northeast New Jersey.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Upton, NY, has issued a Blizzard Warning for several counties in Northeast New Jersey. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions, including falling and blowing snow with strong winds, are expected to create hazardous environments.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad section of Northeast New Jersey, specifically including:
- Western and Eastern Passaic
- Hudson
- Western and Eastern Bergen
- Western and Eastern Essex
- Western and Eastern Union
What You Should Do
Authorities advise that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. In the event that you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe. Residents are encouraged to monitor local Department of Transportation information for the latest updates on road conditions.
Expected Conditions
Total snow accumulations are forecast to reach between 12 and 18 inches, with the highest amounts expected toward the New York City metropolitan area. Winds are predicted to gust as high as 50 mph. These conditions will likely result in visibilities dropping below one-quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow, creating life-threatening whiteout conditions. The weight of the snow combined with strong winds may down tree limbs and power lines, leading to sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective from 1:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22, through 6:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23. The strongest winds are anticipated to occur from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. These hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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