Blizzard Warning Issued for Salem County: Potentially Historic Snowfall 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 Salem County, forecasting 17 to 22 inches of snow and dangerous travel conditions through Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Salem County, 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 Salem County, New Jersey.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Blizzard Warning for the region. This alert is in response to a potentially historic winter storm expected to bring crippling snowfall and hazardous conditions. The alert is classified with extreme severity and high certainty.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Salem County in New Jersey.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If travel is unavoidable, 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 in the state, residents can call 511.
Expected Conditions
A major winter storm is expected to develop, with precipitation changing to all snow this afternoon and evening.
- Snow Accumulations: Total accumulations between 17 and 22 inches are expected.
- Wind Speeds: Gusts could reach as high as 45 mph.
- Snowfall Rates: Rates may exceed 2 inches per hour at times.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, creating blizzard conditions.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in isolated power outages.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective from 10:00 AM EST Sunday, February 22, through 6:00 PM EST Monday, February 23. The most severe conditions and heaviest snowfall are anticipated tonight, with snow gradually tapering off during the daytime on Monday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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