UPDATE: Blizzard Starting For New Jersey

    Alert Details:
         Champlain Valley Weather has issued a Blizzard Warning for all of New Jersey for 12-20 inches of snow across the eastern half of New Jersey with 6-12 inches possible across Western New Jersey. Along with the heavy snow, winds in the 25-35MPH range with gusts 50MPH inland to 60MPH near the coast, isolated higher gusts along the coastline are possible. The Blizzard Warning is in effect until 6AM Monday.

         The National Weather Service office in Upton NY, has issued a Blizzard Warning for Northeastern New Jersey for 15-20 inches of snow with localized amounts to 2 feet, and winds in the 25-35MPH range, and gusts of 40-60MPH.

         The National Weather Service in Mt. Holly, NJ has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of Eastern New Jersey for 12-18 inches of snow with winds 20-30MPH with gusts 40-45MPH. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for the remainder of New Jersey for 8-12 inches across Western portions of New Jersey, to 12-18 inches across Eastern portions of New Jersey, along with wind gusts to near 40MPH.

    New Jersey Weather Discussion:
         A moisture laden, and rapidly strengthening storm system will continue to move Northeast and up the coast, this will result in Blizzard conditions across much of New Jersey.

         Snow has already overspread much of New Jersey. Snow will continue to intensify and become heavy at times today, with the heaviest snow late this afternoon into the overnight hours. Winds will also continue to increase this afternoon and evening. Snow amounts may have to be adjusted upward, especially along the coast where isolated amounts to near 2 feet are very possible. This is a very dangerous storm, and you shouldn't travel unless you have and emergency. Snow drifts could end up as high as 6 feet in some areas by Monday morning. Stay tuned for further updates.

Blizzard To Rock New Jersey From Sunday To Monday

    Alert Details:
         Champlain Valley Weather has issued a Blizzard Warning for all of New Jersey for 12-20 inches of snow across the eastern half of New Jersey with 6-12 inches possible across Western New Jersey. Along with the heavy snow winds in the 25-35MPH range with gusts up to 60MPH, isolated higher gusts along the coastline are possible. The Blizzard Warning is in effect from 10AM Sunday, until 6AM Monday.

         The National Weather Service office in Upton NY, has issued a Blizzard Warning for Northeastern New Jersey for 11-16 inches of snow, with winds in the 20-35MPH range, and gusts of 40-55MPH.

         The National Weather Service in Mt. Holly, NJ has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the remainder of New Jersey for 8-12 inches across Western portions of New Jersey, to 12-18 inches across Eastern portions of New Jersey, along with winds in the 20-30MPH range with gusts to 40MPH.


    New Jersey Weather Discussion:
         A moisture laden, and strengthening low pressure system currently in the Northeast gulf of Mexico, will continue to move Northeast, and off the Southeast coast of the United States tonight. This low pressure center will then turn North-Northeast, and perhaps even due North for a while, until south of Long Island, and then turn back towards the Northeast, and up by Cape Cod Monday morning. This is going to result in heavy snow, and strong winds.

         Light snow should develop overnight across Southern New Jersey, and then spread across Northern regions by Sunday morning. Snow will become heavy late Sunday afternoon, into the evening hours. Snowfall rates of up to 4 inches per hour could fall for a time late Sunday, especially near the coast. The heaviest snowfall amounts will be near the coast, with the lighter amounts further to the west. Snowfall amounts should range from 6-12 inches across the western half of New Jersey, with 12-20 inches possible across the eastern half of New Jersey. Localized amounts to 2 feet are possible, especially along the Northern half of the New Jersey coast. Along with heavy snow, will be strong winds. Winds will increase into the 25-35MPH range with gusts up to 60MPH possible along the coast. Further west, gusts in the 50MPH range are possible. These winds combined with heavy snow will result in near zero visibilities. This is going to be a dangerous storm. Travel is going to be severely impacted by this storm, and it is recommended not to travel during this storm. Also be prepared for the potential of power outages. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing winter storm.