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NJ Weather: Timeline, Hour-By-Hour NJ Snow, Nor'easter Forecast
Here are the latest details for the snow and nor'easter that's hitting many NJ towns with 50-mph winds, which could cause power outages.
NEW JERSEY – Forecasters have released the latest hour-by-hour details and estimates for a powerful nor'easter snowstorm that's expected to continue to hit New Jersey on Tuesday (see the hour-by-hour details and complete forecast below).
At least 32 inches have fallen since Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for a nor'easter that's expected to impact the Garden State well into Tuesday.
"This is a big one," Murphy said during his Monday news conference, telling New Jersey residents, "If you don't need to be out, don't go out."
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Patch has been closely monitoring the weather as the state deals with accidents and other issues across New Jersey, such as ice. Read more: NJ Weather: More Snow, Flooding, Power Outages In Nor'easter
The snow is continuing to pile in many spots and totals are expected to reach 20 or more inches, and Murphy said he expects the snow to last until Tuesday night. Follow Patch as we update the totals. Read more: Who Got The Most Snow? NJ Town-By-Town Nor'easter Snow Totals
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Murphy closed all six of New Jersey's COVID vaccine mega-sites on Monday, and a number of other sites have also closed. He also the state is working to make sure the roads are clear so vaccines can be transported. Read more: NJ COVID-19 Vaccine Sites Closing Because Of Nor'easter
Murphy also has suspended trains and buses and imposed highway restrictions as traffic issues have arisen.
The weather had canceled three of four flights at Newark Airport, Port Authority officials reported. Read more: 3 Of 4 Flights At Newark Airport Canceled Ahead Of Winter Storm
Heavy snow remains likely and winds could gust as high as 50 mph. More than an inch per hour could fall during the height of the storm, which could be anytime between 12 noon and 6 p.m. Monday, the NWS says (see forecast below).
Murphy said the early afternoon will be the "teeth" of the storm and the state Department of Transportation has 3,900 pieces of equipment deployed to deal with the storm.
Here are the estimated totals:
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Schools were already reporting closures, and more could come. Read more: New Jersey School Closings/Delayed Opening List
The quick melting of snow could lead to flooding, and then black ice could form once the temperatures drop on Monday night and Tuesday morning, afternoon and evening.
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Power outages also could happen. Fewer than 1,000 were reported statewide at 9 a.m.
I’ve connected with all of the major utilities in preparation for the expected winter storm. There’s a high potential for power outages due to heavy snow and high winds. Charge your devices, and if you experience a power outage – report it immediately. pic.twitter.com/n1G6Tgi2fe
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) January 31, 2021
Here are the other potential impacts:
- Steady snow will continue in most areas through this evening. Tonight into Monday morning, a mix with or change to sleet and rain is likely from the coast up to near the I-95 corridor.
- Precipitation changes back to snow by late Monday before slowly winding down on Tuesday.
- Significant snowfall is expected, with the heaviest amounts favored over eastern Pennsylvania and central and northern New Jersey.
- There remains some uncertainty in the snowfall forecast, but confidence is high in a high impact winter storm for most areas. The heaviest snow is likely on Monday, when rates could exceed 1 inch per hour in the heaviest bands. Snow will likely continue into Tuesday, but additional accumulation then will be limited.
- Strong winds will develop especially near the coast and over the waters with gusts reaching 40 to 50-plus mph, strongest on Monday, resulting in hazardous boating conditions and potential power outages. Inland, gusts could reach 35 to 45 mph, resulting in reduced visibility and very hazardous travel in blowing and drifting snow, and isolated power outages.
- Coastal flooding is likely and could reach moderate levels as early as Monday morning along the Atlantic coast and Delaware Bay with additional coastal flooding possible Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning. Isolated instances of major flooding cannot be ruled out.
Here is a breakdown of snow, rain, wind speeds and temperatures for New Jersey, broken down county-by-county:
Northwest-Central Jersey (Morris, Warren, Sussex, Hunterdon)
MONDAY
9 a.m.
- Temperature: 22 degrees
- Wind: 30 mph
- Rain 0.53 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow 6 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
12 p.m.
- Temperature: 25 degrees
- Wind: 31 mph
- Rain: 0.63 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Snow: 7.4 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
3 p.m.
- Temperature: 22 degrees
- Wind: 31 mph
- Rain: 0.63 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Snow: 7.4 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
6 p.m.
- Temperature: 27 degrees
- Wind: 34 mph
- Rain: 0.27 inches (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
- Snow: 3.4 inches (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
9 p.m.
- Temperature: 28 degrees
- Wind: 32 mph
- Rain: 0.27 inches (6 a.m. to 12 a.m.)
- Snow: 3.4 inches (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
TUESDAY
12 a.m.
- Temperature: 29 degrees
- Wind: 30 mph
- Rain: 0.06 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow 0.8 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
3 a.m.
- Temperature: 28 degrees
- Wind: 26 mph
- Rain: 0.06 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow 0.8 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
6 a.m.
- Temperature: 30 degrees
- Wind: 14 mph
- Rain: 0.06 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.8 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
9 a.m.
- Temperature: 32 degrees
- Wind: 22 mph
- Rain: 0.06 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.8 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
12 p.m.
- Temperature: 33 degrees
- Wind: 21 mph
- Rain: 0.06 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.8 inches (12 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Northeast Jersey (Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex)
MONDAY
9 a.m.
- Temperature: 25 degrees
- Wind: 31 mph
- Rain 0.49 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow 5.6 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
12 p.m.
- Temperature: 27 degrees
- Wind: 34 mph
- Rain: 0.54 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Snow: 6.6 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
3 p.m.
- Temperature: 27 degrees
- Wind: 33 mph
- Rain: 0.54 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Snow: 6.6 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
6 p.m.
- Temperature: 28 degrees
- Wind: 37 mph
- Rain: 0.19 inches (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
- Snow: 1.1 inches (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
9 p.m.
- Temperature: 28 degrees
- Wind: 23 mph
- Rain: 0.19 inches (6 a.m. to 12 a.m.)
- Snow: 1.1 inches (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
TUESDAY
12 a.m.
- Temperature: 28 degrees
- Wind: 30 mph
- Rain: 0.08 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow 0.2 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
3 a.m.
- Temperature: 28 degrees
- Wind: 30 mph
- Rain: 0.08 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow 0.2 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
6 a.m.
- Temperature: 29 degrees
- Wind: 28 mph
- Rain: 0.08 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.4 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
9 a.m.
- Temperature: 20 degrees
- Wind: 28 mph
- Rain: 0.08 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.4 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
12 p.m.
- Temperature: 28 degrees
- Wind: 28 mph
- Rain: 0.05 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.6 inches (12 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Central Jersey (Middlesex, Mercer, Union, Somerset)
MONDAY
9 a.m.
- Temperature: 30 degrees
- Wind: 37 mph
- Rain 0.43 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow 4.8 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
12 p.m.
- Temperature: 32 degrees
- Wind: 37 mph
- Rain: 0.42 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Snow: 3.8 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
3 p.m.
- Temperature: 32 degrees
- Wind: 31 mph
- Rain: 0.42 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Snow: 3.8 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
6 p.m.
- Temperature: 33 degrees
- Wind: 28 mph
- Rain: 0.20 inches (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
- Snow: 1.6 inches (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
9 p.m.
- Temperature: 33 degrees
- Wind: 16 mph
- Rain: 0.20 inches (6 a.m. to 12 a.m.)
- Snow: 1.6 inches (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
TUESDAY
12 a.m.
- Temperature: 32 degrees
- Wind: 16 mph
- Rain: 0.06 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow 0.5 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
3 a.m.
- Temperature: 31 degrees
- Wind: 14 mph
- Rain: 0.06 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow 0.5 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
6 a.m.
- Temperature: 30 degrees
- Wind: 24 mph
- Rain: 0.03 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.3 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
9 a.m.
- Temperature: 33 degrees
- Wind: 24 mph
- Rain: 0.03 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.3 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
12 p.m.
- Temperature: 33 degrees
- Wind: 21 mph
- Rain: 0.04 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.4 inches (12 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Jersey Shore (Monmouth, Ocean)
MONDAY
9 a.m.
- Temperature: 34 degrees
- Wind: 43 mph
- Rain 0.43 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow 0.2 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
12 p.m.
- Temperature: 34 degrees
- Wind: 41 mph
- Rain: 0.37 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.1 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
3 p.m.
- Temperature: 34 degrees
- Wind: 37 mph
- Rain: 0.37 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.1 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
6 p.m.
- Temperature: 35 degrees
- Wind: 34 mph
- Rain: 0.18 inches (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
- Snow: Less than an inch (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
9 p.m.
- Temperature: 34 degrees
- Wind: 31 mph
- Rain: 0.18 inches (6 a.m. to 12 a.m.)
- Snow: Less than an inch (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
TUESDAY
12 a.m.
- Temperature: 34 degrees
- Wind: 25 mph
- Rain: 0.05 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow 0.6 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
3 a.m.
- Temperature: 32 degrees
- Wind: 25 mph
- Rain: 0.05 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow 0.6 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
6 a.m.
- Temperature: 31 degrees
- Wind: 25 mph
- Rain: 0.03 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.4 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
9 a.m.
- Temperature: 34 degrees
- Wind: 25 mph
- Rain: 0.03 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.8 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
12 p.m.
- Temperature: 35 degrees
- Wind: 25 mph
- Rain: 0.04 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.8 inches (12 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
South Jersey Shore (Atlantic, Cape May)
MONDAY
9 a.m.
- Temperature: 40 degrees
- Wind: 41 mph
- Rain 0.30 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
12 p.m.
- Temperature: 39 degrees
- Wind: 40 mph
- Rain: 0.1 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
3 p.m.
- Temperature: 37 degrees
- Wind: 37 mph
- Rain: 0.1 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
6 p.m.
- Temperature: 36 degrees
- Wind: 32 mph
- Rain: 0.06 inches (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
9 p.m.
- Temperature: 35 degrees
- Wind: 31 mph
- Rain: 0.06 inches (6 a.m. to 12 a.m.)
TUESDAY
12 a.m.
- Temperature: 33 degrees
- Wind: 25 mph
- Rain: 0.06 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow 0.1 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
3 a.m.
- Temperature: 32 degrees
- Wind: 23 mph
- Rain: 0.06 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow 0.1 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
6 a.m.
- Temperature: 32 degrees
- Wind: 23 mph
- Rain: 0.06 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.2 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
9 a.m.
- Temperature: 35 degrees
- Wind: 23 mph
- Rain: 0.06 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.2 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
12 p.m.
- Temperature: 35 degrees
- Wind: 23 mph
- Rain: 0.06 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.2 inches (12 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
South Jersey (Camden, Gloucester, Burlington)
MONDAY
9 a.m.
- Temperature: 32 degrees
- Wind: 34 mph
- Rain 0.23 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow 1.3 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
12 p.m.
- Temperature: 32 degrees
- Wind: 35 mph
- Rain: 0.13 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.8 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
3 p.m.
- Temperature: 32 degrees
- Wind: 33 mph
- Rain: 0.13 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.8 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
6 p.m.
- Temperature: 32 degrees
- Wind: 28 mph
- Rain: 0.11 inches (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
- Snow: 1.1 inches (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
9 p.m.
- Temperature: 32 degrees
- Wind: 26 mph
- Rain: 0.11 inches (6 a.m. to 12 a.m.)
- Snow: 1.1 inches (6 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
TUESDAY
12 a.m.
- Temperature: 32 degrees
- Wind: 26 mph
- Rain: 0.05 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow 0.5 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
3 a.m.
- Temperature: 32 degrees
- Wind: 26 mph
- Rain: 0.05 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow 0.5 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
6 a.m.
- Temperature: 34 degrees
- Wind: 24 mph
- Rain: 0.06 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.8 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
9 a.m.
- Temperature: 35 degrees
- Wind: 24 mph
- Rain: 0.06 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.8 inches (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
12 p.m.
- Temperature: 32 degrees
- Wind: 24 mph
- Rain: 0.06 inches (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Snow: 0.8 inches (12 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
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