Snowstorm Hits New Jersey With Up to 27.9 Inches as Blizzard Conditions Grip All 21 Counties
Some sections of New Jersey were blizzarded Monday after a severe winter storm dumped more than two feet of snow in numerous municipalities. This was one of the most significant snowstorms of the 2026 winter season, with some communities reporting 28 inches of snow by Monday afternoon.
The storm lasted until early Monday afternoon in all 21 counties. Strong wind gusts and heavy precipitation caused extremely low visibility, meeting blizzard standards in several spots. Officials declared blizzards at Newark Liberty International Airport and Teterboro Airport after three hours of blizzard conditions.
Bergen County in northern New Jersey had some of the most snow. Carlstadt led at 27.9 inches, followed by Englewood at 27.5 and Bogota in 27.4. Ridgefield also reached 27 inches. Bergen County was among the hardest damaged by this storm.
Heavy snowfall occurred over the state. Middletown had 25 inches and Freehold 26 inches in Monmouth County. Ocean County towns were buried. Jackson measured over 25 inches and Bayville 25.8 inches. Perth Amboy in Middlesex County, central New Jersey, recorded 25 inches, and numerous nearby towns hit 20 inches.
The storm dumped the most snow in central and southern areas before moving to northeastern counties later. Snowfall rates hit nearly two inches per hour early Monday morning at Mount Holly, the state’s main forecast office. The storm intensified overnight, dumping nearly 20 inches outside the office.
Southern counties were also affected. Mays Landing had 19 inches and Somers Point 18.2 in Atlantic County. Mount Laurel and Columbus both exceeded 20 inches in Burlington County. Camden County communities Somerdale and Lindenwold reported 17–18 inches.
Snowfall was unusually high in Essex County. City of Newark received 25.8 inches, while Newark Airport received 27.1 inches. Orange reported 24 inches, and adjacent villages exceeded 18 inches.
Hudson County had 20 inches in Hoboken and 19 in Kearny. Mercer County’s Robbinsville reached 19 inches and East Windsor 17.5 inches. Somerset County towns like Green Brook and Middlebush measured 18 inches.
Even counties that generally get less snow from coastal storms were hit. In Cape May County, Ocean City got 16 inches. Cumberland County’s Bridgeton reported 16.1 inches. In Pitman, Gloucester County, totals over 21 inches and in Monroe Township, about 19.
The northwest had lesser but still significant totals. Sussex County had 13 inches in Highland Lakes and 4.5 inches in High Point. Warren County towns like Hackettstown got almost 9 inches.
Statewide travel was dangerous due to heavy snow and strong gusts. Continuous snowfall and blowing snow reduced visibility, making plowing difficult in open regions.
Snowfall rates and wind gusts determined blizzard classification, according to meteorologists. For long periods, sustained winds and gusts decreased visibility to a quarter-mile or less, especially toward the northeast.
Monday afternoon saw cleanup and recovery begin as the storm subsided. Many places received 18–28 inches of snow, so snow clearance will continue for several days. Residents were advised to travel carefully and give road personnel extra time to clean main highways and smaller streets.
This storm is notable for its snowfall depth and statewide extent. Nearly every county from the Jersey Shore to the north had double-digit snowfall. This winter storm may be among the worst in recent years for several communities.
Heat and road safety remain problems after the storm, so authorities are monitoring circumstances.
Sources
National Weather Service
New Jersey State Emergency Management Officials
Local Airport Weather Observations (Newark Liberty International Airport, Teterboro Airport)
