MORE: Snow forecasts from 11 weather experts, some asking up to 20 cm
Northern and central parts of New Jersey are now supporting even more snow than originally projected because a large, prolonged northeasterly winter storm is expected to cause the state to drop Sunday through Tuesday and possibly fall to 18 centimeters in some areas, according to the updated forecasts.
Early projections of 8 to 12 centimeters of snow have now jumped to 12 to 18 centimeters, including Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Morris, according to the National Weather Service. Early projections of 6 to 8 centimeters of snow rose to 8 to 12 centimeters in the provinces of Sussex and Warren.
Snowfall projections for the provinces of Bergen, Essex and Passaic were between 8 and 10 centimeters on Saturday morning. They were also raised to 12 to 18 inches in a forecast map (posted below) updated at 4:30 p.m.
Forecasts of snowfall have dropped in parts of South Jersey, which can be hit mostly by a mix of snow, sleet and rain. Projections in the Vineland area of Cumberland County dropped from 6 to 8 inches to 4 to 6 inches, and the Toms River area of Ocean County dropped from 6 to 8 inches to 3 to 4 inches.
The storm could also cause coastal flooding and strong gusts of wind, which could potentially lead to power outages. Travel is expected to be difficult thanks to snow and wind.
The National Weather Service has put large parts of New Jersey under a winter storm warning. The agency warns that road conditions are likely to be dangerous from late Sunday night until much of Monday.
“Travel can be very difficult to impossible,” according to the warnings.
Here’s the prediction of Saturday afternoon up close.
This is the latest snow forecast for most of New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware, which was updated by the National Weather Service’s office in Mount Holly on Saturday afternoon.National Weather Service
This is the new snow forecast for northeastern New Jersey, New York, Long Island and the Hudson Valley, which was updated on Saturday, January 30 at 4:30 p.m.National Weather Service
STORM TIME
The heaviest amount of snow is expected in eastern Pennsylvania and central and northern New Jersey, the National Weather Service said in its storming event at 5 p.m. But the exact trace of the storm remains uncertain. A move could bring heavier snow further north or south, the agency said.
The precipitation is expected to begin Sunday evening through Monday morning. The snow is expected to be heaviest on Monday, with rates of more than 1 inch per hour at points. The snow is likely to continue until Tuesday, but the accumulation will be limited by that time.
STRONG WINDS
Forecasters call for strong winds, especially near the coast and over water, with gusts reaching 40 to 50 km / h on Monday. According to them, this could lead to power outages.
Gusty winds inland can reach 35 to 45 km / h, impeding travel with less visibility, as well as blowing and drifting snow.
A look at what you can expect from the impending winter storm.
FLOOR
Coastal floods are likely and could reach moderate levels along the Atlantic coast and Delaware Bay on Monday morning, according to the NWS.
A Coast Guard has been issued in the Coastal Sea, east of Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, southeast of Burlington and west of Monmouth, operating from Monday to 5pm Tuesday from 7am. The clock says 1 to 2 feet of flooding above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near coastlines and tidal roads.
A Coast Guard has been issued in the coastal areas of Atlantic Ocean and Cape May, starting from Monday to 17:00 on Tuesday from 07:00.
With these types of plains, widespread flooding occurs in coastal roads and in bay communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. ”
A look at possible flooding from the impending winter storm.
WINTERSTORM WARNINGS
Camden County: 10:00 Sunday to 10:00 Tuesday.
Provinces of Gloucester and Salem: 10:00 Sunday to 10:00 Tuesday.
Burlington, Monmouth and Ocean County: 13:00 Sunday to 10:00 Tuesday.
Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Warren: 17:00 Sunday to 13:00 Tuesday.
WINTER WEATHER ADVICE
Atlantic Provinces, Cape May, Cumberland: 10:00 Sunday to 10:00 Tuesday.
Kussee County: 10:00 Sunday to 10:00 Tuesday.
WINTERSTORM WATCH
A winter storm watch is in effect on Monday at midnight (late Sunday evening) and lasts until 06:00 on Tuesday Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union provinces.
A winter storm surge is in effect in Sussex county from 17:00 Sunday to 13:00 Tuesday.
LIVING WEATHER RADAR
The national weather service is expected to announce its next storm assignment around 07:00 on Sunday.
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