Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central and Northern New Jersey: 8 to 16 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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A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and high winds to central and northern New Jersey from Sunday morning through Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Northern New Jersey
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mount Holly NJ
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and Northern New Jersey.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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