The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 10:31 p.m. on Sunday for strong winds and heavy snow until Monday at 2 a.m. for Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May counties.
“Bands of heavy snow will continue to lift northwest into New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania through tonight. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour have been observed, and will continue impacting the area overnight. Additionally, winds will become more of a factor as the night progresses. Blizzard conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening,” states the weather service.
