Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southern New Jersey; Up to 18 Inches of Snow Expected
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A major winter storm is forecast to bring 10 to 18 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts to southern New Jersey, creating dangerous travel conditions through Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southern New Jersey
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mount Holly NJ
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern New Jersey.
Winter Storm Warning for Southern New Jersey
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties in southern New Jersey. The alert is in response to a significant winter weather system expected to impact the region starting Sunday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions and counties:
- Camden County
- Cumberland County
- Gloucester County
- Northwestern Burlington County
- Salem County
What You Should Do
Authorities advise that if you must travel, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents are encouraged to monitor conditions and can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 511.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected across the affected areas. Key meteorological details include:
- Snow Accumulation: Total accumulations between 10 and 18 inches, with locally higher amounts possible.
- Wind Speeds: Gusts as high as 40 mph.
- Snowfall Rates: Rates could exceed 2 inches per hour at the peak of the storm.
- Visibility: Blowing and drifting snow may significantly reduce visibility, with whiteout conditions possible.
- Impacts: Travel could become very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes. Additionally, gusty winds may bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 10:00 AM EST Sunday, February 22, through 6:00 PM EST Monday, February 23.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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