The first of two consecutive winter storms prompted some New Jersey districts to call for school closures and late opening on Monday, February 11th, which could result in further changes in the number of schools. 39, schedules related to snow and ice. storm Tuesday.
Monday's storm should be limited to 1 to 2 inches of snow mainly in the central part of the state and to a layer of snow expected elsewhere, according to the National Weather Service. However, the expected time for the snowfall to fall on the Monday morning night could make driving conditions difficult, and there is a risk of ice accretion due to freezing rain in the counties of the city. Atlantic and Cape May, announced the meteorological service.
Starting late Monday and continuing until Tuesday could give more weight, especially for the northern half of the state. The total snowfall north of the I-78 could be between 4 and 6 inches and reach a maximum of 8 inches in parts of Sussex County. According to the National Weather Service, the central part of the state located between I-78 and I-195 could reach a height of 2 to 4 inches, a little less to the south.
It is also possible that icing is more prevalent during the second storm, in the form of precipitation. goes from snow to freezing rain, and later to rain. Perilous travel conditions may persist during rush hours on Wednesday morning.