New Jersey is under a State of Emergency declared Sunday by Gov. Phil Murphy, due to severe storms causing hazardous winter weather conditions, including heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, high wind gusts and freezing temperatures.
Murphy’s Executive Order No. 374 declares a State of Emergency across Cape May, Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties, allowing resources to be deployed throughout the state during the duration of the storm.
“Throughout our state, we are experiencing severe winter weather resulting in hazardous conditions, with snowfall expected to reach a high of 6 to 8 inches in our southern counties,” Murphy said. “These dangerous outdoor conditions may impact the morning or evening commutes and make travel very difficult. Drivers should stay off the roads if possible, remain alert, and follow all safety protocols.”
The governor encouraged New Jerseyans to visit ready.nj.gov for weather updates and safety information. Residents should also pay attention to local forecasts, warnings and watches.
Snow was expected to move into the region late Sunday night and continue through most of the day Monday, the National Weather Service forecasted Snow is expected to taper off Monday night.
Accumulations are expected across most of the region, but higher amounts are expected generally south of the Interstate 195 and Pennsylvania Turnpike corridor, with highest totals in South Jersey and Delmarva.
Heavier bands of snow are likely across South Jersey and Delmarva Monday morning, with snowfall rates at 1 inch or more per hour.
South Jersey and Delmarva were under a Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service.
Snow likely mixes with sleet and rain Monday afternoon for portions of far southeastern New Jersey and Delmarva. With temperatures expected to drop below freezing Monday night with a change back to snow, this could lead to an ice layer within the existing snow cover.
Winds should generally stay below 20mph throughout this time period, but wind gusts from 25mph to 35mph are possible overnight Monday after the snow departs. Wind chill values will be in the single digits, with the potential for blowing and drifting snow even after the snowfall ends, through the day Tuesday.
Most of the region will then see temperatures stay below freezing until at least Friday, with wind chills making the temperature feel in the single digits at night.
