The National Weather Service predicts a major winter storm will hit the state Sunday morning, bringing heavy snow, winds and dangerous conditions.
Snowfall will begin Sunday morning and intensify through the afternoon and evening, with the heaviest snowfall expected Sunday night into Monday.
Total snowfall amounts will range from 8 to 20 inches, depending on location.
Wind gusts will reach 55 mph along the coast and 40 to 45 mph inland. These winds are expected to peak around 1 p.m.
Conditions could be extremely dangerous as wet snow and strong winds could cause dangerous conditions, disrupting daily life.
Why is this storm important beyond New Jersey?
Infrastructure disruptions could occur, networks could be disrupted, and service delivery delays could be expected. Some business closures and delivery delays are also expected.
As meteorologists note, severe winter storms are becoming more frequent and intense, making climate change resilience a major challenge when planning.
What are winter storm warnings?
1. Monmouth, Ocean, SE Burlington
• Warning Type: Blizzard Warning
• Duration: Sunday 10 AM – Monday 6 PM
• Expected Snow: 12–20 inches
• Wind Gusts: Up to 55 mph
2. Atlantic, Cape May
• Warning Type: Blizzard Warning
• Duration: Sunday 1 PM – Monday 6 PM
• Expected Snow: 10–18 inches
• Wind Gusts: Up to 55 mph
3. Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, Union
• Warning Type: Winter Storm Warning
• Duration: Sunday 6 AM – Monday 6 PM
• Expected Snow: 11–15 inches
• Wind Gusts: Up to 45 mph
4. Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem, NW Burlington
• Warning Type: Winter Storm Warning
• Duration: Sunday 10 AM – Monday 6 PM
• Expected Snow: 10–18 inches
• Wind Gusts: Up to 40 mph
5. Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Warren
• Warning Type: Winter Storm Warning
• Duration: Sunday 4 AM – Monday 6 PM
• Expected Snow: 8–16 inches
• Wind Gusts: Up to 40 mph
How much snow will my county actually get?
(Because totals vary from 8 to 20 inches depending on location, residents want precise, county‑specific forecasts.)
Will the storm cause power outages, school closures, or dangerous travel conditions?
(With winds up to 55 mph and heavy, wet snow, people are concerned about electricity, commuting, and daily routines.)
