Winter Storm Watch Upgraded to Blizzard Warning For New Jersey Coast

The National Weather Service has upgraded the winter storm watch to a blizzard warning for the New Jersey coast.

Blizzard conditions and wind gusts up to 50 mph and snow totals 8 to 15 inches are expected for the coastal counties of New Jersey and the coast of Delaware. Southeastern Pennsylvania, the rest of New Jersey, and Delaware can expect heavy snow totaling 4 to 10 inches cause hazardous driving conditions.

Philadelphia has a 65% chance of 6 inches of snow or more while other parts of PA are between 31%-35%. Wilmington, Delaware has a 56% chance of 6 inches or more of snow. Most of New Jersey can almost guarantee they will see over 6 inches of snow as of the forecast this morning.

Minor coastal flooding is also expected along the coast of NJ and DE.

• Latest Snow Total Forecast

  

• What is a Blizzard?

  We're working on an update to the briefing and will be sending it out soon, but in the mean time, here is the definition of a blizzard. A blizzard warning has been issued for Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May Counties in NJ and coastal Sussex County DE. #NJWX #DEWX pic.twitter.com/wwMjdtNo0E

  — NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) January 28, 2022

• Snow in PA This Morning

  Light snow showers this morning will continue on and off through the afternoon causing slippery roadways for some! Take it easy out there and stay safe #PAwx pic.twitter.com/aTsfvMuVaI

  — Greg Perez (@gregperezwx) January 28, 2022

• High Winds Gusts Expected

  WINDS WILL BE A BIG ISSUE
  
  Shore points I could see gusts over 50mph. Given the intensifying low is over the benchmark and dropping quickly, not out of the question. Generally 35-45mph gusts on the mainland with the potential to get to 50. Whiteout conditions for EVERYONE. pic.twitter.com/8fkDWSBFho

  — “NorEaster” Nick Pittman (@NorEasterNick) January 28, 2022

• Prepare For A Winter Storm

  

• What To Do During A Winter Storm

  The National Weather Service has a whole section on their website dedicated to winter safety.

  Stay Inside: When using heat from a fire place, wood stove, space heater, etc., use fire safeguards and properly ventilate. If you have a gas furnace, make sure it is not not blocked by a snowdrift as soon as it’s safe to go out. If you have an upstairs gas furnace which vents out the roof, you may need to turn off the upstairs unit until the snow melts off your roof.
  
  If Your Heat Goes Out

  • Close off unneeded rooms to avoid wasting heat.
  • Stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors.
  • Close blinds or curtains to keep in some heat.
  • Eat and drink. Food provides the body with energy for producing its own heat. Drinks lots of water and other non-caffeinated, non-alcholohic drinks to prevent dehydration. Cold air is very dry.
  • Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Remove layers to avoid overheating, perspiration and subsequent chill.