Good Morning,
The blizzard continues with heavy snowfall expected to last until this afternoon. Road conditions are hazardous due to the amount of snowfall and the blowing, drifting conditions. South Brunswick Township DPW plow crews have been working hard throughout the night.
This storm will require multiple days of clearing. Please use caution when shoveling this heavy snow.
ROAD CONDITIONS
- Overnight, several tractor-trailers have become stuck on Route 130 in deep snow.
- Miller Road - closed due to a downed tree
- Broadway Road - closed wires down
- All roads are hazardous
- State of NJ travel restrictions remain in place
WEATHER FORECAST
Ongoing Blizzard Conditions this AM ... We are in the thick of the Blizzard this morning with very heavy snow bands moving through, with rates as high as 1-3"/hr. This, plus winds gusting over 45 mph will mean continued degrading conditions with blowing and drifting as well as a decent risk for downed trees and scattered power outages. We continue to have these bands linger into the morning and likely won't start to ease up until closer to late morning. Snow then gradually exits into the remainder of the afternoon. Because of these very heavy bands, we likely will see a decent amount more of snow, with totals likely over 18" when all is said and done. After the snow exits, watch for post-storm refreeze as temperatures fall below freezing at night. Another minor risk for some light snow is possible late Tuesday night into Wednesday AM.
| Overview |
| Start Time |
End Time |
Total |
Snow Confidence |
| Ongoing |
Monday
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(Leaning Early)
Heaviest snow bands lessen 8 AM - 11 AM |
18.0 - 24.0"
Snow
Storm Total |
18.0 - 24.0" |
65% |
| 24.0 - 28.0" |
25% |
| 28.0 - 32.0" |
10% |
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| Pavement Details |
Accumulation |
14.0 - 20.0" Snow |
First Inch |
N/A |
| Comments |
Snow continues to accumulate on pavements under heavy snow bands |
| HAZARDS |
| Hazard |
Threat |
Description |
| Ice |
Low |
Post-storm clean-up: Anything wet or slushy will freeze up overnight as temperatures fall. |
| Snowfall Rate |
Very High |
Snowfall rates of 1-2"/hr continue, beginning to lessen mid to late AM, though lighter snow can linger into early afternoon. |
| Blowing Snow |
Very High |
Blizzard conditions with significant blowing and drifting snow. Post-storm lower winds, but still gusty (20-30mph) leading to continued blowing/drifting Mon Ngt - Tue |
| Downed Trees |
Moderate |
Strong wind gusts continue this AM, can bring down scattered trees and lead to some power outages thanks to heavy/wet snow. |
| Forecast |
| Monday |
Windy with heavy snow bands pivoting through the early morning. The heaviest rates begin easing 8 - 11 AM. Afterwards, snow turns lighter, but can linger into the early afternoon before tapering 2 - 5 PM.
5.0 - 10.0" of Snow (Additional AM; Storm Total 18 - 24")
High 32 - 36 | NW winds 20 - 35 mph, gusts to 45 mph |
| Mon Night |
Clouds break some clearing later in the night. Breeze gradually decreases.
Low 17 - 21 (Wind chills near 10 ) | NW winds 8 - 18 mph, gusts to 30 mph |
| Tuesday |
A mix of sun and clouds, breezy still.
High 29 - 33 | NW winds 10 - 18 mph, gusts to 25 mph |
| Tue Night |
Increasing clouds. Areas of light snow becomes possible after 3 AM.
55% chance for a Scattered Coating - 0.5" of Snow
Low 16 - 20, then rises to 24 - 28 |
| Wednesday |
Any light snow exits in the AM, followed by clouds breaking to some sun.
55% chance for a Scattered Coating - 0.5" of Snow (Additional in AM)
High 41 - 45 |
| Forecaster: Mike Priante |
Next Update: As Necessary |
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