Increased Snowfall Predictions: 6 to 12 Inches Expected in NJ

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Increased Snowfall Predictions: 6 to 12 Inches Expected in NJ

NJ Snowfall Predictions

Increased Snowfall Predictions: 6 to 12 Inches Expected in NJ

Forecasters predict that a winter storm is expected to hit New Jersey on Monday, bringing with it 4 to 8 inches of snow in southern counties and 2 to 4 inches in central counties.

The National Weather Service has issued winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings for the counties of Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem.

Cape May County is predicted to receive the most snowfall, with a wintry mix that could include freezing rain on Monday afternoon.

For Monday's winter storm, AccuWeather released a new snowfall forecast map that raised totals to 6 to 12 inches for Cape May County and portions of Salem, Cumberland, and Atlantic counties.AccuWeather.com

Early on Sunday, AccuWeather updated its snowfall forecast map, raising its estimates for Cape May County as well as portions of Salem, Cumberland, and Atlantic counties.

These regions now make up a 6–12 inch band that crosses Delaware Bay and passes through Maryland and Delaware.

AccuWeather predicts 1 to 3 inches of snow between the I-80 and I-195 corridors and 3 to 6 inches throughout the remainder of the southern half of the state.

  • Snow appears after midnight and will affect commutes in the morning and evening.

  • During the day, snow falls steadily but lightly.

  • It appears that there won't be a single period of exceptionally heavy snowfall, which is good for road conditions.

  • Because of the below-freezing temperatures, snow will adhere and cause untreated surfaces to become slick.

  • Snow starts to taper off on Monday evening.

  • The snowfall gradient in our region will be extremely narrow, ranging from less than 1" in the Poconos to more than 6" in some areas of Delaware and South Jersey.

  • Because of the below-freezing temperatures, snow will adhere and cause untreated surfaces to become slick.
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