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Six Inches Of Snow Forecast To Slam Bergen County Super Bowl Weekend Six Inches Of Snow Forecast To Slam Bergen County Super Bowl Weekend
Six Inches Of Snow Forecast To Slam Bergen County Super Bowl Weekend A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is expected to move through the region this weekend, bringing slippery roads and potential travel disruptions into Super Bowl Sunday (scroll down for snow total predictions). The snow and sleet will likely begin Saturday afternoon, Feb. 8 for most areas and continue into the evening. As milder air moves in from the south during the night, the wintry precipitation will transition to freezing rain and eventually plain rain.  This change is expected to occur across much of the region by the early hours of Sunday morning, Feb. 9, with all prec…
Bergen County Schools Closed, Delayed Ahead Of Dangerous Winter Storm (UPDATED) Bergen County Schools Closed, Delayed Ahead Of Dangerous Winter Storm (UPDATED)
Bergen County Schools Closed, Delayed Ahead Of Dangerous Winter Storm (Updated) A wintry mix will bring hazardous travel conditions across the region beginning late Wednesday night into Thursday morning, Feb. 6, prompting several school delays and closings, officials say. The following schools in North Jersey announced delayed openings or closures: BERGEN (closed): Allendale Bergen County Special Services Bergen County Vocational Bergenfield Closter Cresskill Demarest Dumont Elmwood Park Emerson Fair Lawn Fairview Franklin Lakes Garfield Glen Rock Harrington Park Ho-Ho-Kus Haworth Hillsdale Mahwah Midland Park Montvale Montville New Milford Norwood Oakland Paramus Pa…
2 Inches Of Snow Possible In Parts Of NJ As Mid-Week Winter Storm Approaches 2 Inches Of Snow Possible In Parts Of NJ As Mid-Week Winter Storm Approaches
2 Inches Of Snow Possible In Parts Of NJ As Mid-Week Winter Storm Approaches New Jersey is bracing for a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain starting Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing slick roads and slippery conditions across the region. According to the National Weather Service, snow totals will vary by location. Towns in northwestern New Jersey, such as Wantage and Morristown, could see 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet accumulation.  Areas farther south and along the coast, including Toms River and Atlantic City, are expected to see less than an inch before the wintry mix transitions to rain. Snow will begin late Wednesday evening, Feb. 5, and…
These Areas In Northeast Could See Snow, Wintry Mix On Groundhog Day These Areas In Northeast Could See Snow, Wintry Mix On Groundhog Day
These Areas In Northeast Could See Snow, Wintry Mix On Groundhog Day It likely won't be long for parts of the Northeast to see a new round of wintry precipitation just days after a quick-moving storm heads east. With high temperatures climbing to around the 40-degree mark on Friday, Jan. 31, precipitation later in the morning and for the rest of the day will be in the form of rain for most of the region, with a wintry mix farther north and inland.  Precipitation will become light in the evening. In some inland areas, there will sleet, with locations farthest north potentially seeing several inches of snowfall. Skies will gradually become mainly sunny o…
Murphy Declares State Of Emergency, New Snowfall Forecast Released As Winter Storm Nears Murphy Declares State Of Emergency, New Snowfall Forecast Released As Winter Storm Nears
Murphy Declares State Of Emergency, New Snowfall Forecast Released As Winter Storm Nears New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency beginning Sunday morning, Jan. 19, right as the National Weather Service released a brand-new snowfall forecast for the winter storm heading toward the region. CLICK HERE FOR LATEST FORECAST AS OF 9 AM JAN. 19, 2025. The storm will begin with scattered showers and a low of 26 degrees Saturday night, Jan. 18, the NWS said. By Sunday afternoon, snow is expected to begin after 1 p.m., with temperatures hovering around 30 degrees. The snow could be heavy at times, with rates exceeding 1 inch per hour, especially in areas northwest of the…
Freezing Rain To Glaze Roadways With Ice: Winter Weather Advisories Issued Across NJ, PA Freezing Rain To Glaze Roadways With Ice: Winter Weather Advisories Issued Across NJ, PA
Freezing Rain To Glaze Roadways With Ice: Winter Weather Advisories Issued Across NJ, PA A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania as freezing rain is expected to create icy road conditions Friday night, Dec. 27 into Saturday morning, Dec. 28, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. Friday to Saturday. Ice accumulations of up to one-tenth of an inch are anticipated in Sussex, Warren, and Morris counties, in NJ, and Lehigh and Northampton counties, in PA. "Very slippery sidewalks, roads, and bridges are possible," the NWS warned. Motorists are urged to slow down and exercise caution while dri…
Separate Snowmaking Storms Could Mark December's Opening Weeks: Long-Range Outlook Separate Snowmaking Storms Could Mark December's Opening Weeks: Long-Range Outlook
Separate Snowmaking Storms Could Mark December's Opening Weeks: Long-Range Outlook The arrival of an Arctic blast of cold air could be followed by separate snowmaking storms during the first two weeks of December. Tuesday, Dec. 3, will mark the start of a string of days in which Alberta Clipper systems with fast-falling snowfall are possible in these areas shown in pink and blue in the image above from AccuWeather. According to current forecast models, the highest likelihood for snowfall in the Northeast is overnight Wednesday, Dec. 4 into Thursday, Dec. 5, according to the National Weather Service. Areas farther south will likely see mainly snow showers but accumul…
Threat Of Freezing Rain Prompts Winter Weather Advisory Across Portion Of Bergen County Threat Of Freezing Rain Prompts Winter Weather Advisory Across Portion Of Bergen County
Threat Of Freezing Rain Prompts Winter Weather Advisory Across Portion Of Bergen County The threat of freezing rain and icy roads has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory across portions of North Jersey and the Lehigh Valley. Bergen, Sussex, Warren, Morris, and Passaic Counties, along with the Poconos Mountains and the Lehigh Valley are expected to see freezing rain and snow Tuesday night, Jan. 23, the NWS said. The areas in the purple on the NWS map below are under a winter weather advisory. While Old Man Winter has likely released his grip on most of the region through the rest of the week, light icing is expected near the I-80 corrid…
Six Inches Of Snow Could Slam Parts Of NJ, PA: Latest Forecast, Timing Updates Six Inches Of Snow Could Slam Parts Of NJ, PA: Latest Forecast, Timing Updates
Six Inches Of Snow Could Slam Parts Of NJ, PA: Latest Forecast, Timing Updates Newly-released forecast maps from the National Weather Service show up to six inches of snow could fall across eastern Pennsylvania and much of New Jersey. Accumulating snowfall will begin Monday, night Jan. 15, mainly after 7 p.m., and carry into Tuesday morning, Jan. 16, impacting the morning commute as it changes over to a wintry mix, the NWS said in its latest briefing. ALSO SEE: North Jersey School Delays For Tuesday, Jan. 16 Between 4 and 6 inches of snow was being forecast for most of North Jersey (including Morris, Sussex, pars of Bergen/Essex/Hudson, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties…
First Snowflakes Of Season Could Fall Across Poconos, Part Of NJ; Rest Is Rain First Snowflakes Of Season Could Fall Across Poconos, Part Of NJ; Rest Is Rain
First Snowflakes Of Season Could Fall Across Poconos, Part Of NJ; Rest Is Rain The first snowflakes of the season are being forecast in parts of the region this afternoon and evening. A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Poconos and Northwest New Jersey, from Morristown up to Wantage, according to the National Weather Service. Parts of central and northern Pennsylvania could also see light snow, according to AccuWeather. Meanwhile, the rest of New Jersey will be cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, with a high around 45, the NWS said. Snowfall in the Lehigh Valley will begin in the late afternoon and …
Here's How Much Snow Is Expected In Storm Headed To Region Here's How Much Snow Is Expected In Storm Headed To Region
Here's How Much Snow Is Expected In Storm Headed To Region Put your rain boots back in the closet and get the snow boots out.  The second storm of the week is headed to the Northeast, and it's bringing four to six inches of a wintry mix with it, meteorologists are saying. "We have twin storms this week," AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said, adding, "They are not identical but more like fraternal twins." Between one and two-tenths of ice accumulations are expected, along with between four and six inches of snow/sleet in Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, and Northwestern New Jersey Thursday into Friday, the National …
'Marathon' Storm Threatens NJ, PA With Freezing Rain 'Marathon' Storm Threatens NJ, PA With Freezing Rain
'Marathon' Storm Threatens NJ, PA With Freezing Rain A "marathon" storm is slowly moving into New Jersey and Pennsylvania, threatening some areas with freezing rain and dense fog. "The storm is a marathon, not a sprint," AccuWeather Senior On-Air Meteorologist Justin Povick said of the 48-hour storm that began Wednesday in the central part of the US. Save for parts of Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties, New Jersey will see mostly rain Thursday night into the late morning or early afternoon Friday, the National Weather Service says. There is a chance it will turn to freezing rain or create ice on the ground as temps start to drop. Visib…
Dangerous Freezing Rain Takes Aim On Region: What To Expect Early Next Week Dangerous Freezing Rain Takes Aim On Region: What To Expect Early Next Week
Dangerous Freezing Rain Takes Aim On Region: What To Expect Early Next Week North Jersey and much of Pennsylvania could be blasted with freezing rain Sunday ahead of bitterly cold temps, making for slick and icy roads going into the week, meteorologists say. Light rain moving into the region in the morning mixed with lingering cold air will likely create freezing rain beginning around 10 a.m. north and west of I-95, the National Weather Service says. A Winter Weather Advisory was issued for much of the Philadelphia and Harrisburg areas, along with 11 counties in New Jersey. "The greatest risk of several hours of icy travel will be from Saturday night to early Sun…
STORM WATCH: Increased Snow Totals Predicted Across NJ, PA STORM WATCH: Increased Snow Totals Predicted Across NJ, PA
Storm Watch: Increased Snow Totals Predicted Across NJ, PA While forecast maps show increased snow totals across the region, snowfall was expected to slow Thursday afternoon and turn to sleet then freezing rain. Central Jersey and Greater Philadelphia was expected to see up to a foot of snow, with 12 inches already piled up in King of Prussia as late Thursday morning. The National Weather Service was predicting 6 to 8 inches across most everywhere in New Jersey north of New Brunswick, with the exception of the northwestern part of the state and the Lehigh Valley, PA. Those areas could see the least amount of snowfall: Between 4 and 6 inches, the N…
Midweek Storm Will Bring Accumulating Snow, Wintry Mix To The Area Midweek Storm Will Bring Accumulating Snow, Wintry Mix To The Area
Midweek Storm Will Bring Accumulating Snow, Wintry Mix To The Area A quick-moving storm system has brought more freezing rain and sleet than snow in the area on Presidents Day morning. With temperatures hovering around freezing, motorists are urged to use caution until the Winter Weather Advisory expires at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 18. There is a chance of rain late in the morning through the afternoon on a cloudy day in which the high temperature will be around 40 degrees on Monday, with the wind-chill factor between 25 and 35 degrees. A second storm system will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing  rain Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 20 into Thursday,…
Snowfall Projections Released For Quick-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area Snowfall Projections Released For Quick-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area
Snowfall Projections Released For Quick-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area Projected snowfall totals have been released for a quick-moving storm system that will sweep through the area overnight Sunday, Feb. 17 into Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 18. The expected accumulation amounts range from 2 inches farther south to 4 inches farther north with ice accumulations of a light glaze also expected. (See first image above.) For a look at areas (in purple) where a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 until 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, see the second image above. During that time, plan on slippery roads and hazardous conditi…
Nor'easter: Sleet, Freezing Rain Combo – Not Snow – Will Be The Problem In North Jersey Nor'easter: Sleet, Freezing Rain Combo – Not Snow – Will Be The Problem In North Jersey
Nor'easter: Sleet, Freezing Rain Combo – Not Snow – Will Be The Problem In North Jersey A combination of sleet and freezing rain could cause serious trouble when a hit-and-run Nor'easter clips North Jersey on Thursday, the area's local weather expert says. Rush-hour driving will get treacherous in some areas late Thursday afternoon into the evening, said meteorologist Joe Cioffi. So motorists need to stay alert and build in extra time getting to their destinations, he said. “This is especially true since the last time anyone drove in winter precipitation was back in March,” Cioffi said. “So everyone will likely be a bit rusty.” Be sure to have your ice scraper handy – and dr…
Stormy Sunday, Monday: Cold With Rainfall Up To 3 Inches, Coastal Flooding Stormy Sunday, Monday: Cold With Rainfall Up To 3 Inches, Coastal Flooding
Stormy Sunday, Monday: Cold With Rainfall Up To 3 Inches, Coastal Flooding Don't adjust your calendar.But it definitely does feel more like mid-February than mid-April, especially following a stretch of back-to-back days of true spring weather. That trend will continue the next couple of days with heavy rain, possible thunderstorms, brisk winds and even the possibility of freezing rain in areas farther north. The potential for pockets of freezing rain and drizzle into Sunday evening, mainly in higher elevations, is for Northern Westchester, Putnam Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Northern Fairfield and Western Passaic. A glaze of ice accretion is possible. A period of…
Weather Whiplash: Cold Front Will Bring Dramatic Temperature Drop, Rain Weather Whiplash: Cold Front Will Bring Dramatic Temperature Drop, Rain
Weather Whiplash: Cold Front Will Bring Dramatic Temperature Drop, Rain Click here for an updated story: Stormy Sunday, Monday: Cold With Rainfall Up To 3 Inches, Coastal Flooding, Freezing Rain Farther North Enjoying this spring-like Saturday? It may be a while till you have that chance again. A cold front will move through starting later in the afternoon Saturday, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures by the evening, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures that reached highs in the low 70s in the early afternoon will drop to the 40s and 50s by nightfall. Temperatures will continue to fall thereafter into the 30s and 40s. Light rain is li…