The National Weather Service has continued a Winter Storm Warning for the Borough and the rest of Cape May County for a significant snowstorm that will affect our region over the next 36 hours. The snowstorm is forecast to drop between six and ten inches of snow on our community with snow arriving early Tuesday afternoon and lasting through the early overnight hours of Wednesday morning. At some points during this storm, snow could fall at the rate of an inch per hour. A Wind Chill Advisory is also in effect from Wednesday at 1am until Wednesday at 11am.
A storm that will approach our region from the south brought some cloud cover to Avalon during the early morning hours of Tuesday. The temperatures are expected to stay at or below freezing during this snow event which will result in all snow for our region. The snow is expected to begin with a light snowfall during the first few hours of the storm; snow will intensify around sunset through the evening hours. Travelling this evening and during the overnight hours will be very difficult. You are advised not to travel unless it is absolutely necessary to allow snow plows an opportunity to clear the streets.
Compounding this storm will be strong winds. Winds will be out of the north at 25-35mph with gusts to 45mph. Power outages are possible during this storm event. If you have any emergency, please dial 9–1-1 for immediate assistance.
Please continue to monitor this website and traditional local media outlets for storm updates.
Here is the text of the Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service:
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 10 am this morning to 6 am EST Wednesday… … Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 1 am to 11 am EST Wednesday…
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Wind Chill Advisory… which is in effect from 1 am to 11 am EST Wednesday.
* Snow accumulations… 6 to 10 inches.
* Timing… snow will overspread the area toward mid to late morning… then continue through this evening.
* Impacts… travel will become hazardous due to snow covered roads and periods of very low visibility. Areas of blowing and drifting snow will develop especially this evening and tonight. The afternoon and evening rush hour will be significantly impacted.
* Winds… northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph, becoming north and northwest overnight.
* Temperatures… mainly in the teens to 20s today, then dropping to the single digits tonight.
* Wind chill… as low as 10 below zero. These dangerous values can quickly cause frostbite to exposed skin and lead to hypothermia.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
Areas of blowing and drifting snow will greatly reduce the visibility especially in open areas later Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night. This will result in snow blowing back onto previously plowed roadways. Use extra caution while driving.
A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors… make sure you wear a hat and gloves.
