Snow Tapers Off Tonight as New Jersey Braces for a Bitter Cold Stretch
A coastal storm softly exits New Jersey Sunday evening, bringing snow to the whole state. Temperatures dropped, turning rain into snow in Cape May County. Prolonged snowfall throughout rendered roads difficult and visibility low by early evening.
The National Weather Service reports moderate to severe snowfall in New Jersey, often surpassing one inch per hour. Many places lose visibility to less than a mile at twilight, making travel harder. Much of the state will lose winter weather advisories tonight as the storm weakens and moves offshore.
By the end, central and northern New Jersey may get 2-5 inches of snow. Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union counties in the northeast have snow and ice advisories till midnight. Untreated roads and sidewalks require caution.
Tonight, snow will finish, but temperatures will fall, causing cold-weather concerns. Monday night through Tuesday night will be the coldest, with statewide lows in the single digits and teens. Wind chill will plunge to single digits Monday night owing to high winds.
Tuesday will be no better with low to mid-20s daytime highs. Wind chills in the single digits and low teens will make daylight uncomfortable. Tuesday night may be the coldest of the week, with interior temperatures in the single digits and coastal readings in the teens. Winds will moderate from Monday night, but it will still be extremely cold.
Offshore high pressure will bring a little midweek warmup. Expect mid-30s to low 40s on Wednesday and Thursday as temperatures moderate. Rain and snow may accompany this transient relief before a cold front Thursday evening.
The relief is transient. Late this week, another Arctic front will bring Friday and Saturday lows. Nighttime lows will drop into the teens and near 20 degrees, while highs will return to the 20s and 30s. Highs in the mid 20s and wind chills below zero are expected next weekend.
New Jersey residents should limit outdoor time during the coldest months and prepare their homes, cars, and pets for the lengthy chill.
Sources
National Weather Service (U.S. Government Weather Authority)
