Powerful Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow Across New Jersey, Several Towns Cross One-Foot Mark
New Jersey was blanketed in several inches of snow on Sunday from a severe winter storm, with some towns receiving over one foot. Northern counties received the most snowfall, although central and southern counties also saw significant quantities.
Bergen County was one of the hardest-hit areas, according to National Weather Service snowfall measurements as of Sunday evening. Statewide, Leonia had the most snowfall with 14.7 inches. Close following were Mahwah (14.5 inches) and Cliffside Park (14.4 inches). Teaneck, Little Ferry, and Franklin Lakes also reported 13–14-inch totals, demonstrating the storm’s severity in North Jersey.
Passaic County had 14 inches of snow in Wayne and 13 in Pompton Lakes. Boonton Township and Wharton, Morris County, had 11.8 and 11 inches of snow, respectively. Newark had 11 inches of snow, while North Caldwell and Maplewood Township received over 10 inches.
Union County reported 10.8 inches at Newark Airport and 10 inches in Westfield as snow reached central New Jersey. Hillsborough Township received 11.5 inches, while North Plainfield, Belle Mead, and Manville received close to 9 inches. North Brunswick got 8.6 inches of snow and Edison 7.5 inches in Middlesex County.
In coastal and southern areas, totals were smaller yet significant. Aberdeen, Middletown, Point Pleasant Beach, and Forked River in Monmouth and Ocean counties reported 9 inches. Mount Holly and Lumberton in Burlington County had 8–9 inches of snow, while Haddon Township and Mount Ephraim in Camden County had 7 inches.
In South Jersey, accumulation was steady. Buena Vista Township and Hammonton in Atlantic County saw more over 6 inches, while Malaga and Pitman in Gloucester County had 7 inches. Ocean City had 6 inches and Cape May 5 inches.
Forecasters saw snow turn into sleet and freezing rain in areas of the state during the afternoon and evening. Ice accumulating on snow could make travel dangerous after this shift. Residents should be cautious on untreated roads and sidewalks, state and local officials advised.
Due to traffic conditions and safety concerns, hundreds of New Jersey school districts closed or delayed Monday openings. Despite decreasing precipitation, crews plowed and treated roads into the evening.
Storm snowfall varied by area, but it showed winter’s strength over New Jersey. As cleanup efforts progress, officials monitor circumstances and ask citizens to follow state and federal weather reports.
Sources:
National Weather Service (NWS)
Official reports from state and local emergency management agencies
