The National Weather Service has posted a Winter Storm Warning for Stone Harbor through Wednesday, March 26th, at 2:00am. The nor’easter moving along the Jersey Coast has produced more snow than the original forecast called for. As of 9pm on Tuesday, about four inches of snow has fallen throughout our immediate area. Please exercise caution while driving this evening and Wednesday morning. Winds will pick up overnight which will make power outages possible as a result of the wet snow that has fallen throughout the day on Tuesday. If you have an emergency, please dial 911.
Winter Storm Warning in effect until 2 am EDT Wednesday…
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Winter
Storm Warning for snow… which is in effect until 2 am EDT Wednesday.
The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect.
* Snow accumulations… snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches with
local amounts of up to 6 inches.
* Locations… portions of the Eastern Shore of Maryland…
central and southern Delaware and southeastern and eastern New
Jersey.
* Hazard types..snow.
* Timing… snow will continue… and could fall moderately to heavy
at times this evening before ending overnight.
* Impacts… roadways may be wet initially, but as temperatures drop
during the night combined with a steady snow… untreated
surfaces will become slippery and snow covered.
Remember… bridges and elevated surfaces tend to ice up first.
* Winds… north 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Temperatures… in the lower 30s.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause
travel difficulties… especially tonight. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities… and use caution while
driving.
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow…
sleet… and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also
possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
