Synopsis:
Happy Hanukkah!
A major storm will affect the region tonight and Thursday morning. A significant snowfall will occur for most of the tri-state area. A mix is also possible at the coast and to the South and into Central NJ. The storm will develop along the Delaware and Cape May coast tonight and move East/Northeast to South of Long Island by morning.
As the storm gets cranking this evening the snow will become heavy at times. 1″-2″ of snow per hour is possible for a few hours. Enough mild air will work in off the ocean for mainly rain for Southern NJ and parts of Monmouth County. The snow may mix with sleet along and to the South of the I-78 corridor in NJ, the immediate NYC vicinity and over Long Island. A lull may also occur later this evening as a bit of dry air works in. Backend snow will move into the region later tonight and into the early morning hours.
2nd call snow amounts have been posted above. Many regions have the potential for over a foot of snow. Much lighter amounts will occur over central NJ where 20 miles may mean the difference between 9″ of snow and no snow. Wind will also be any issue with gusts up to 55mph possible, especially at the coast. Isolated power outages are possible with blowing and drifting of snow. Coastal flooding may occur at times of high tide Thursday morning.
The storm will move offshore Thursday taking the snow with it by late morning through early afternoon. The sun will return.
Friday and Saturday will be more tranquil as Canadian high pressure dominates. Sunny, cold conditions are expected.
Stay Tuned.
Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.
Tonight:
Depending on your location. Periods of heavy snow, sleet or rain. Thunder snow is possible this evening. Lows in the 20s, the 30s over Southern NJ. Windy. Northeast winds at 15-30mph with gusts to over 55mph at the coast.
Thursday:
Morning snow to late day sun, Cold. Highs around freezing. North winds at 15-30mph diminishing to 8-12mph later in the day.
Friday:
Sunny. Cold. Highs in the lower 30s.
Saturday:
Partly sunny. Cold. Highs in the mid 30s.
Sunday:
Party sunny. Not as harsh. Highs in the lower 40s.
Monday:
Party sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.