Two snowstorms are expected in northern and central New Jersey this week, forecasters said. Two storms will hit on Monday and Wednesday, with a chance of more than a foot of snow during the second storm. It has been a few years since we saw a storm that could bring so much snow to New Jersey, Meteorologist Patrick O’Hara with the National Weather Service in Mount Holly told NJ Advance Media on Sunday morning. “It hasn’t been bad in a while,” he said. The weather service for the storm will release its first snow forecast for Monday morning and Wednesday, but Acuweather has already forecast 18 inches for the northern part of the state. On Saturday night, forecasters expect 12 to 18 inches of snow in northern Jersey, 6 to 12 inches of snow in central Jersey, and 3 to 6 inches of snow in the southwestern districts of the state. It is likely to rain mostly in the southeastern part of the state. It may be more snowy than parts of New Jersey for the 2019-2020 season. Areas of Central Jersey that were less than 10 inches in total last winter are forecast to receive 6 to 12 inches on Wednesday. The exact total depends on the course of the storm, which the NWS says is still uncertain. Two winter storms are set to hit New Jersey this week. The effects of Monday’s storm will be limited, but Wednesday’s storm could be significant. The National Weather Service says it will see heavy snowfalls in the north and west of I-95, and its impact will be strong, including a combination of “Wednesday storm, strong winds, significant snow and high humidity of snow that could cause power outages and at least afternoon travel.” “The weather service said. The snow is at the high end of the forecast and the nights will be cold, with the possibility of snow sticking to a white Christmas, O’Hara said. Monday morning’s storm will be mild, with less than two inches of snow across northwest New Jersey. Areas close to I-95 will also see measurable snowfall if the temperature cools enough. The forecast says afternoon travel may be affected, but impacts will be limited. Thank you for trusting us to deliver the magazine to you. Consider supporting NJ.com with subscription. Katie can be reached at [email protected]. Tell us your corona virus story or send us a tip here.
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