N.J. weather: ‘Potentially historic’ storm with 12 to 24+ inches of snow to cripple state. Blizzard warnings expand.
Snow projections continue to rise for a “potentially historic” storm expected to paralyze New Jersey with widespread snowfall totals of 12 to 24+ inches today into Monday.
Blizzard warnings have expanded to the entire state with up to 60 mph winds, whiteout conditions and power outages possible.
“A major, potentially historic winter storm is expected to bring very heavy, crippling snowfall and areas of blizzard conditions,” the National Weather Service said in an update early Sunday. “Your window to finalize preparations is rapidly closing.”
Blizzard warnings have been expanded to all 21 counties with widespread snow totals of 12 to 24+ inches now expected Sunday into Monday.AccuWeather.com
The last time blizzard warnings were issued for all 21 New Jersey counties was January 1996, the weather service said.
“Blizzard conditions will lead to life-threatening or impossible travel conditions,” the weather service said. “Snowfall rates of 2 inches or greater are possible. Widespread closures and impacts to infrastructure likely.”
Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency for all 21 New Jersey counties ahead of the storm, effective at noon on Sunday. A commercial vehicle travel restriction on major highways starts at 3 p.m.
Blizzard warnings have been expanded to all 21 counties with widespread snow totals of 12 to 24+ inches now expected Sunday into Monday.AccuWeather.com
Snow was already falling in northwestern New Jersey as of 7 a.m. For areas south of I-78, precipitation is likely to start as rain and transition to snow.
“Precipitation will likely begin as a period of light rain for most areas, before changing over to snow by late this morning into the afternoon from north to south,” the weather service said. “Heaviest snowfall rates are expected this evening through Monday morning.”
The highest snowfall amounts of 20 to 28 inches are possible in Monmouth, Ocean and southeastern Burlington counties, which could also see the highest wind gusts around 60 mph.
Blizzard warnings have been expanded to all 21 counties with widespread snow totals of 12 to 24+ inches now expected Sunday into Monday.AccuWeather.com
Wind gusts inland could also hit 45 mph and power outages are possible statewide, the weather service said.
“Blowing and drifting snow will result in visibilities of 1/4 mile or less,” the weather service said. “Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.”
Blizzard warnings have been expanded to all 21 counties with widespread snow totals of 12 to 24+ inches now expected Sunday into Monday.AccuWeather.com
Snow is expected to wind down Monday afternoon.
By the time the storm ends, the entire state is expected to face significant snowfall totals, with 15 of the state’s 21 counties projected to get at least 18 inches of snow.
Blizzard warnings have been expanded to all 21 counties with widespread snow totals of 12 to 24+ inches now expected Sunday into Monday.National Weather Service and Canva
Blizzard warnings by county
Atlantic and Cape May counties – from 1 p.m. Sunday to 6 p.m. Monday. Total snow accumulations between 15 and 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties – from 1 p.m. Sunday to 6 p.m Monday. Total snow accumulations between 18 and 22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem and northwestern Burlington – from 10 a.m. Sunday to 6 p.m. Monday. Total snow accumulations between 16 and 22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties – until 6 p.m. Monday. Total snow accumulations between 18 and 25 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Monmouth, Ocean and southeastern Burlington counties – from 10 a.m. Sunday to 6 p.m. Monday. Total snow accumulations between 20 and 28 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
Coastal flooding is also a concern along the Jersey Shore and Delaware Bay during the monster snowstorm. Coastal flood warnings have been issued.National Weather Service
Coastal flood threat
Moderate coastal flooding is also a concern along the Jersey Shore and Delaware Bay.
Coastal flood warnings have been issued for Atlantic, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and southeastern Burlington counties from 9 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday.
“Widespread minor to near moderate coastal flooding likely with the Monday afternoon high tide,” the weather service said. “Tidal flooding may also occur with the Monday night high tide.”
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