As expected, the Winter Storm Watch for our area has been upgraded to a Warning:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1009 AM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018 ...Major Coastal Storm to Affect the Region Through Wednesday Night... .A pair of low pressure systems today will consolidate into one major coastal storm late tonight and Wednesday. This is expected to bring significant impacts to our region, starting with areas of mixed precipitation today and tonight followed by significant snowfall on Wednesday. Unnecessary travel Wednesday afternoon and evening is strongly discouraged. NJZ001-007>010-012>015-210215- /O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0007.180320T2200Z-180322T0600Z/ Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer- Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick, Freehold, Sandy Hook, and Trenton 1009 AM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 11 to 15 inches are expected. Snow may mix with sleet and freezing rain in central New Jersey. In addition, north to northeast winds will gust 25 to 40 mph at times. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern and northwest New Jersey. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Thursday. Sleet and freezing rain are most likely this evening in central New Jersey before snow becomes the dominant type late tonight into Wednesday. Snow will gradually taper off from west to east late Wednesday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible, especially Wednesday afternoon and evening. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Power outages and tree damage may occur owing to the weight of the snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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