Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central and Northern New Jersey: 8 to 16 Inches of Snow Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of central, northern, and northwest New Jersey. The alert is effective from 4:00 AM EST Sunday, February 22, through 6:00 PM EST Monday, February 23.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following counties in New Jersey:

• Sussex
• Warren
• Morris
• Hunterdon
• Somerset
• Middlesex
• Mercer

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in New Jersey, you can obtain information by calling 5-1-1.

Expected Conditions

• Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations are expected to be between 8 and 16 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible.
• Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 40 mph.
• Snowfall Rates: Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour at times.
• Visibility: Blowing and drifting of snow may lead to whiteout conditions.
• Impacts: Travel could become very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning begins at 4:00 AM EST on Sunday, February 22. The storm is expected to persist through Monday, with the warning currently set to expire at 6:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23.