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MORE: Snow forecasts from 11 weather experts, some asking for up to 20 inches
Areas of northern and central New Jersey are now bracing for even more snow than originally forecast, as a major and prolonged winter storm in the northeast is expected to hit the state from Sunday to Tuesday, potentially drop as much as 18 inches in some areas, according to the forecast update.
The first projections of 8 to 12 inches of snow have now jumped to 12 to 18 inches in several counties, including Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Morris, according to the National Weather Service. Early projections of 6 to 8 inches of snow dropped to 8 to 12 inches in Sussex and Warren counties.
Snow projections for Bergen, Essex and Passaic counties were between 20 and 10 inches on Saturday morning. They have also been increased to 12 to 18 inches in a forecast map (displayed below) which was updated at 4:30 PM.
Snowfall forecasts have dropped in parts of southern Jersey, which could be affected mainly by a mixture of snow, sleet and rain. Projections in the Vineland area of Cumberland County fell from 6 to 8 inches to 4 to 6 inches, and the Toms River area of Ocean County fell from 6 to 8 inches to 3 to 4 inches.
The storm could also cause coastal flooding and strong wind gusts, potentially leading to power outages. Travel is also expected to be difficult due to blowing snow and blowing snow.
The National Weather Service has placed much of New Jersey on a winter storm warning. The agency warns that road conditions are likely to be dangerous from Sunday evening to much of Monday.
“Traveling can be very difficult if not impossible,” according to the warnings.
Here’s a look at the forecast for Saturday afternoon.
Here are the latest snow forecasts for most of New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware, updated by the National Weather Service’s Mount Holly office on Saturday afternoon.National Meteorological Service
Here are the new snow forecasts for northeastern New Jersey, New York, Long Island and the Hudson Valley, updated at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 30.National Meteorological Service
STORM TIME
The greatest amount of snow is expected in eastern Pennsylvania and central and northern New Jersey, the National Weather Service said in its 5 p.m. storm briefing. But the exact path of the storm remains uncertain. A shift could bring heavier snow further north or south, the agency said.
Precipitation is expected to start Sunday evening through Monday morning. Snow is expected to be heaviest during the day Monday, with rates exceeding 1 inch per hour at points. Snow will likely continue on Tuesday, although accumulation will be limited by then.
STRONG WINDS
Forecasters are calling for strong winds, particularly near the coast and over water, with gusts reaching 40 to 50 mph on Monday. This, they said, could lead to power outages.
Gusts inland could reach 35 to 45 mph, hampering movement with reduced visibility, as well as blowing snow and blowing snow.
A glimpse of what to expect from the approaching winter storm.
FLOOD
Coastal flooding is likely and could reach moderate levels as early as Monday morning along the Atlantic coast and Delaware Bay, according to the NWS.
A Coastal Flood Watch has been issued for the Coastal Ocean, East Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, Southeast Burlington and West Monmouth, in effect from 7 a.m. Monday to 5 p.m. Tuesday. Watch indicates that 1 to 2 feet of above ground level flooding is possible in low areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
A coastal flood watch was issued in the coastal sections of the Atlantic and Cape May, in effect from 7 a.m. Monday to 5 p.m. Tuesday.
With these types of levels, “widespread road flooding occurs in coastal and bay communities and along inland waterways. Many roads are becoming impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. “
An overview of the possible flooding caused by the approaching winter storm.
WINTER STORM WARNINGS
Camden County: 10 a.m. Sunday to 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Gloucester and Salem Counties: 10 a.m. Sunday to 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Burlington, Monmouth and Ocean counties: 1 p.m. Sunday to 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Warren: 5 p.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Tuesday.
WINTER WEATHER ADVICE
Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties: 10 a.m. Sunday to 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Coastal Ocean County: 10 a.m. Sunday to 10 a.m. Tuesday.
WINTER STORM WATCHES
A winter storm watch is in effect Monday at midnight (Sunday evening) and continues until 6 a.m. Tuesday at Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and union counties.
A winter storm watch is in effect Sussex County 5 p.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Tuesday.
LIVE WEATHER RADAR
The National Weather Service is due to release its next storm briefing around 7 a.m. Sunday.
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