N.J. Weather: 11 Forecasters Predict Snow Totals for Looming Winter Storm

The anticipated snowstorm is nearing New Jersey, set to impact the state in mere hours. Meteorologists warn that this could emerge as one of the most significant winter storms in the region in five years. While recent forecasts have slightly adjusted downward, due to expected sleet and freezing rain, the storm is still deemed dangerous.

Major concerns include heavy snow accumulations, alongside hazardous ice formation on roads, sidewalks, and trees, raising the risk of power outages and treacherous driving conditions.

N.J. Weather: 11 Forecasters Predict Snow Totals for Looming Winter Storm

Here is a summary of the current snowfall predictions from prominent forecasters:

AccuWeather

• 6 to 12 inches of snow and sleet across most of New Jersey.
• 3 to 6 inches in far southern New Jersey.
• High impacts expected, with roads becoming snow-covered quickly.

National Weather Service (Mount Holly Office)

• Forecasting 11 to 15 inches in northwestern areas.
• 6 to 11 inches for Central Jersey.
• 5 to 10 inches in much of South Jersey.
• Lowest totals in far southern New Jersey: 4 to 7 inches.

National Weather Service (New York Office)

• 8 to 12 inches forecasted in the New York City metro area.
• Up to 15 inches in northern Bergen and western Passaic counties.

NY NJ PA Weather

• 12 to 20 inches expected in far northern New Jersey.
• 8 to 16 inches in central regions.
• 6 to 12 inches in southwestern parts.
• 4 to 8 inches shifting to sleet and rain in coastal areas.

Local Forecasts

• News 12 New Jersey: 12 to 18 inches in far north, 9 to 12 inches across most northern regions.
• NJ 101.5 FM: 10 to 16 inches in North Jersey, with 6 to 10 inches in Central Jersey.
• Cup A Joe Weather: 12 to 18 inches in northern New Jersey and 7 to 12 inches in the central region.
• ABC7 New York: 12 to 18 inches in far northern areas, 8 to 12 inches in central regions.
• PIX11 News: 10 to 16 inches in northern New Jersey.
• 6abc Philadelphia: 10 to 14 inches in northern New Jersey.
• Fox29 Philadelphia: 12 to 18 inches in northern New Jersey; snowfall changing to sleet in other areas.

Each forecast indicates serious conditions ahead, urging residents to prepare for significant snowfall and icy conditions through the storm’s duration.