NJ Weather: Forecasters Predict Snow Totals for Weekend Winter Storm
As a significant winter storm approaches New Jersey this weekend, forecasts are predicting a substantial amount of snowfall. Meteorologists are offering varied estimates on how much snow will accumulate across the state. This storm may very well become one of the largest in New Jersey in a decade.
NJ Weather: Snow Total Predictions for the Weekend Storm
While some forecasts suggest massive snow totals, other predictions account for the potential mixing of snow with sleet and freezing rain. Here’s a roundup of snowfall predictions from various weather agencies:
Forecast by the National Weather Service
- Sussex and Warren counties: 12 to 18 inches
- Central New Jersey (near Philadelphia): 10 to 15 inches
- Southern New Jersey: 6 to 10 inches
Regional Predictions
- Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union counties: 12 to 13 inches
- Passaic County: up to 16 inches
AccuWeather’s Estimate
AccuWeather predicts lower totals than some, with a range of:
- 6 to 12 inches across most of New Jersey
- 3 to 6 inches in the southeastern corner of the state
Local Weather Services
The NY NJ PA Weather team has divided the predictions into four snowfall zones:
- Far northern New Jersey: 12 to 20 inches
- Much of central New Jersey: 8 to 16 inches
- Southwestern New Jersey: 6 to 12 inches
- Coastal areas (Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May counties): 4 to 8 inches with a mix of sleet and rain
Additional Forecasts
- News 12 New Jersey predicts 12 to 18 inches in far northern New Jersey, and 6 to 9 inches in central and southern regions.
- Dan Zarrow of NJ 101.5 FM forecasts 10 to 15 inches in northern New Jersey, with possible sleet and rain affecting central and southern areas.
- Joe Martucci from Cup A Joe Weather predicts a similar range of 12 to 18 inches in northern New Jersey and 4 to 7 inches in coastal areas.
- ABC7 and PIX11 News also indicate significant amounts with 12 to 18 inches in northern New Jersey and 6 to 12 inches in central and southern regions.
As the storm approaches, residents are advised to stay informed and prepare for significant snowfall across the region. A mix of varying precipitation types may impact the final snow totals in certain areas.
