Winter Storm Watch Issued For The State Of New Jersey

Travel could potentially be very difficult to impossible this weekend here in New Jersey. A winter storm watch is now in effect Friday evening (January 28) through Saturday evening (January 29).

The National Weather Service has reported a possible 6 to 12 inches of snow to make landfall with winds gusting as high as 45 mph. However, the storm total snow forecast remains very uncertain.

• National Weather Service:

  

• High End Amount 1 in 10 Chance (10%) of Higher Snowfall

  

• The latest key messages:

  Here are the latest key messages for the significant winter storm which may bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding to portions of the East Coast beginning Friday night and continuing into the weekend. pic.twitter.com/YjYurhZaSY

  — NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) January 27, 2022

• Upcoming Nor'easter:

  Winter storms (such as the upcoming Nor'easter) can create numerous forecasting challenges. With that in mind, these 5 tips are VERY important reminders.⤵️ pic.twitter.com/GfiAdDM9J8

  — NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) January 26, 2022

• A high impact storm!

  High impact nor’easter ahead for the zone from New Jersey to Maine Saturday/Saturday night. Blizzard conditions are possible in many places; this will be a high impact storm that will greatly disrupt travel and airport operations. Snow potential map attached is from the NBM. pic.twitter.com/bPr6cDTyEC

  — James Spann (@spann) January 26, 2022