Winter Storm Alert: What to Expect in New Jersey

A significant winter storm is approaching New Jersey, starting this afternoon and bringing snow, ice, and sleet.

Impact on Driving

• Dangerous conditions expected, especially during the evening rush hour on Friday.
• Snow is expected to begin between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the northern parts of the state.

National Weather Service Warnings

• Winter storm warnings issued for 11 counties with heavy snow expected.
• Winter weather advisories for 8 other counties, where snow may mix with sleet and freezing rain, making roads slippery.

Heaviest Snowfall Expected

• Between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Friday, with snow falling at 1 to 2 inches per hour in some northern areas.
• Major roads like the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 78 could face difficult driving conditions.

Travel Disruptions

• The fast-moving storm will affect travel plans, causing delays on roads and at airports.
• Northern half of the state: 4 to 8 inches of snow, with up to a foot in higher areas.
• North of Interstate 80: Heaviest snowfall expected.
• South of Interstate 78 and northwest of Interstate 95: Mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

Southern Regions

• South of Interstate 195: 1 to 5 inches of mixed snow and sleet.
• Thin layer of ice possible along and west of the Delaware River.

Storm Timeline

• Saturday morning: Snow should lighten up, but light snow or flurries may continue until midday.