NJ Weather: Snow, Black Ice In NJ As More Winter Weather Possible

NEW JERSEY — A winter storm hit New Jersey on Sunday after leaving at least 9 inches of snow in its wake. Road crews were dealing with the cleanup, a number of accidents, potential power outages and black ice on Sunday night and Monday morning, and the Garden State may face more trouble later in the week since additional winter weather is in the forecast (see the forecast and current road and other impacts below).

Patch kept track of the town-by-town snow totals since at least 9 inches of snow fell. Read more: Who Got The Most Snow? NJ Town-By-Town Nor'easter Snow Totals

One to 3 inches per hour fell and gale-force winds knocked down wires. The storm was potentially troublesome as it came in the heels of a nor'easter that left as many as 35 inches in some parts of New Jersey.

But the troubles won't end there: Much of that snow and wet stuff is expected to freeze, causing slippery conditions as temperatures drop into the 20s and teens.

Gov. Phil Murphy will likely address the weather during his 1 p.m. news conference on Monday. Read more: WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update

The National Weather Service issued warnings for New Jersey drivers on Monday morning:

• Although the snow has moved out of the region, many roads remain wet.
• Below freezing conditions were expected to develop shortly across the region.
• As a result, icy conditions, including black ice, will be possible, especially on untreated surfaces and bridges and overpasses overnight and into Monday morning.
• Temperatures by sunrise Monday morning were to be mostly in the teens, so the icy conditions will remain possible through the Monday morning commute.
• If driving during this period, please exercise caution for slippery conditions. If the road looks wet, it could be icy.
• Allow extra time to reach your destination, increase following distance with the vehicle in front of you and avoid using cruise control.

Here are the traffic impacts:

• Plowing and salting on the Atlantic City Expressway westbound in the vicinity of Exit 33 - Winslow in Winslow Twp. All lanes open Salting operations in use all the way to Creek Road on Route 42.
• Plowing and salting on the Atlantic City Expressway eastbound from West of Exit 33 - Winslow to West of Exit 28 - NJ 54 in Winslow Twp. All lanes open MOVE OVER FOR HIGHWAY WORKERS.
• Plowing and salting on the Atlantic City Expressway eastbound from West of Exit 28 - NJ 54 to Exit 17 - NJ 50 in Hammonton. All lanes open MOVE OVER FOR HIGHWAY WORKERS.
• Disabled vehicle on I-78 Local Lanes westbound East of Exit 51 - Burnett Av in Union Twp. 1 Right lane closed.
• Crash on I-195 westbound West of Exit 5 - US 130 in Hamilton Twp. Left shoulder closed use caution.
• Crash on NJ 24 westbound West of Exit 7 - NJ 124/JFK Parkway in Florham Park. 1 Right lane closed.
• Crash on Pulaski Skyway southbound US 1&9 Truck Route/Raymond Blvd in Newark. All lanes closed 10-15 minute delay.
• Crash on the New Jersey Turnpike - Hudson County Extension eastbound West of Interchange 14A - NJ 440/Bayonne Bridge in Bayonne. All lanes open to traffic.
• Crash on I-78 Local Lanes westbound Exit 50 - CR 630/Vaux Hall Rd in Union Twp. 1 Right lane closed.

New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti has also issued a commercial vehicle travel restriction on multiple Interstate highways in New Jersey on Sunday.

The commercial vehicle travel restriction will be in place for the entire length of the following highways in both directions:

• I-78, from the Pennsylvania border to I-95 (New Jersey Turnpike)
• I-80, from the Pennsylvania border to I-95 (New Jersey Turnpike)
• I-280, from I-80 to I-95 (New Jersey Turnpike)
• I-287, from NJ Route 440 to the New York State border
• NJ Route 440, from the Outerbridge Crossing to I-287

The commercial vehicle travel restriction applies to:

• Empty straight CDL-weighted trucks
• Passenger vehicles pulling trailers
• Recreational vehicles
• Motorcycles

This restriction DOES NOT apply to:

• The New Jersey Turnpike
• The Garden State Parkway
• The Atlantic City Expressway
• I-76
• I-195
• I-295
• I-676
• Public safety vehicles, sworn and civilian public safety personnel; as well as other personnel directly supporting healthcare facilities or critical infrastructure such as providing fuel or food. For a complete list of operations or personnel that are exempt from the travel ban, see the Administrative Order.

More snow is possible on Tuesday and Thursday, with the latter storm being the more likely and impactful one.

AccuWeather says Arctic air could swoop down into the region and bring a snowstorm with it on Thursday, while a lighter snowfall could come on Tueday.

Here's what's expected on Tuesday:

Here is the latest forecast:

• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
• Monday night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
• Tuesday: Snow likely before 10 a.m., then rain and snow likely between 10 a.m. and noon, then rain likely after 12 noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
• Tuesday night: A chance of snow and sleet before 7 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
• Wednesday night: Cloudy, with a low around 25.
• Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
• Thursday night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.
• Friday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.