Alert archive / New Jersey / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018
Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this winter storm warning at Mar 1, 2018, 3:41 PM EST for Carbon County, Monroe County, Pennsylvania; Morris County, Sussex County, Warren County, New Jersey. It took effect at Mar 2, 2018, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 17 hr. 14 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 1, 2018, 3:41 PM EST (20:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 2, 2018, 4:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 2, 2018, 9:23 PM EST
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Counties Morris County, NJ, Sussex County, NJ, Warren County, NJ, Carbon County, PA, Monroe County, PA
The radar
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 126 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 7:15 AM EST | SNOW 0.5 | Long Pond, PA | |
| Mar 2, 7:15 AM EST | SNOW 1.2 | 3 N Wantage, NJ | |
| Mar 2, 8:30 AM EST | SNOW 2 | 3 N Wantage, NJ | |
| Mar 2, 10:13 AM EST | SNOW 7 | Highland Lakes, NJ | ELEVATION 1400 FT. |
| Mar 2, 10:20 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Succasunna, NJ | |
| Mar 2, 11:00 AM EST | SNOW 8 | Coolbaugh Twp, PA | |
| Mar 2, 12:20 PM EST | SNOW 5.5 | Albrightsville, PA | |
| Mar 2, 12:30 PM EST | SNOW 5 | Green Pond, NJ | |
| Mar 2, 1:00 PM EST | SNOW 5 | Great Meadows, NJ | |
| Mar 2, 2:00 PM EST | SNOW 7.5 | 3 N Wantage, NJ | |
| Mar 2, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 19 | Coolbaugh Twp, PA | ELEVATION 2000 FT |
| Mar 2, 5:00 PM EST | SNOW 22.5 | Coolbaugh Twp, PA | 2 INCHES/HOUR |
| Mar 2, 5:15 PM EST | SNOW 13.2 | Highland Lakes, NJ | ELEVATION 1400 FT |
| Mar 2, 5:50 PM EST | SNOW 7 | Jefferson Twp, NJ |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 184 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1285 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 50 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 63 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 114 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
990 WWUS41 KPHI 012041 WSWPHI URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 341 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 NJZ001-PAZ054-055-020845- /O.UPG.KPHI.WS.A.0004.180302T1100Z-180303T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.WS.W.0005.180302T0900Z-180303T0900Z/ Sussex-Carbon-Monroe- Including the cities of Newton, Jim Thorpe, and Stroudsburg 341 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches at higher elevations above 1000 feet and 2 to 4 inches in the valleys are expected. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex county. In Pennsylvania, Carbon and Monroe counties. * WHEN...Rain will transition to snow initially along the high- elevation ridges in the southern Poconos and far northwestern New Jersey between 4 and 8 AM Friday morning and then closer to midday in the valleys. The snow will be heavy at times during the day on Friday with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible. The snow is expected to decrease in intensity later in the evening before eventually ending from west to east overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very difficult travel conditions, including during both the morning and evening commutes on Friday. The combination of strong northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and heavy snow could create near-blizzard conditions with visibilities below one-half mile at times. The heavy, wet nature of the snow and strong winds will likely cause damage to trees and power lines that will lead to power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NJZ007-008-PAZ062-020845- /O.NEW.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.180302T1600Z-180303T0900Z/ Warren-Morris-Northampton- Including the cities of Washington, Morristown, Bethlehem, and Easton 341 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches at higher elevations above 800 feet and 2 inches or less in the valleys are expected. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Warren and Morris counties. In Pennsylvania, Northampton county. * WHEN...Rain will transition to snow initially along the high- elevation ridges around midday Friday and then closer to mid afternoon in the valleys. The snow will be heavy at times Friday afternoon and evening with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour possible. The snow is expected to end from west to east overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Friday. The combination of strong northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and heavy snow could create near-blizzard conditions with visibilities below one-half mile at times. The heavy, wet nature of the snow and strong winds will likely cause damage to trees and power lines that will lead to scattered power outages, especially at higher elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit www.weather.gov/phi/winter JRK
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163 WWUS41 KPHI 020152 WSWPHI URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 852 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...Areas of Heavy Snow Expected Friday... NJZ001-PAZ054-055-021300- /O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0005.180302T0900Z-180303T0900Z/ Sussex-Carbon-Monroe- Including the cities of Newton, Jim Thorpe, and Stroudsburg 852 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches at elevations above 1000 feet and 2 to 4 inches in the valleys are expected. * WHERE...Far northwestern New Jersey, and the Southern Poconos. * WHEN...Rain will transition to snow initially along the high- elevation ridges in the southern Poconos and far northwestern New Jersey between 4 and 8 AM Friday and then closer to midday in the valleys. The snow will be heavy at times during the day on Friday with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible. The snow is expected to decrease in intensity later in the evening before eventually ending from west to east overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very difficult travel conditions, including during both the morning and evening commutes on Friday. The combination of strong northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and heavy snow could create near-blizzard conditions with visibilities below one-half mile at times. The heavy, wet nature of the snow and strong winds will likely cause damage to trees and power lines that will lead to power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NJZ007-008-PAZ062-021300- /O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.180302T1600Z-180303T0900Z/ Warren-Morris-Northampton- Including the cities of Washington, Morristown, Bethlehem, and Easton 852 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches at elevations above 800 feet and 2 inches or less in the valleys are expected. * WHERE...A portion of northwestern New Jersey, and part of the Lehigh Valley. * WHEN...Rain will transition to snow initially along the high- elevation ridges around midday Friday and then closer to mid afternoon in the valleys. The snow will be heavy at times Friday afternoon and evening with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour possible. The snow is expected to end from west to east overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Friday. The combination of strong northwest winds gusting to 50 mph and heavy snow could create near-blizzard conditions with visibilities below one-half mile at times. The heavy, wet nature of the snow and strong winds will likely cause damage to trees and power lines that will lead to scattered power outages, especially at higher elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit www.weather.gov/phi/winter JRK/Gorse
906 WWUS41 KPHI 020908 WSWPHI URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 408 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...AREAS OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS TODAY INTO TONIGHT... NJZ001-PAZ054-055-022200- /O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/ Sussex-Carbon-Monroe- Including the cities of Newton, Jim Thorpe, and Stroudsburg 408 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches at elevations above 1000 feet and 2 to 4 inches in the valleys. * WHERE...The Poconos and far northern New Jersey. * WHEN...Rain will transition to snow at the higher elevations in the Poconos and in far northern New Jersey early this morning. The transition in the valleys should take place by midday. The snow will be heavy at times today. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible, especially in the higher elevations. The snow is expected to decrease in intensity this evening before ending overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very difficult travel conditions. The combination of a strong northwest wind gusting to 50 mph and heavy snow could create near-blizzard conditions with the visibility falling below one half mile at times. The heavy wet snow and the strong wind will likely cause damage to trees and utility lines with power outages likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means that severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for your state can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NJZ007-008-PAZ062-022200- /O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.180302T1600Z-180303T0900Z/ Warren-Morris-Northampton- Including the cities of Washington, Morristown, Bethlehem, and Easton 408 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches at elevations above 800 feet and 2 inches or less in the valleys. * WHERE...Northampton County in Pennsylvania, and the New Jersey counties of Warren and Morris. * WHEN...Rain will change to snow in the elevated terrain by late this morning. The transition may not take place in the valleys until this afternoon. The snow may become moderate to heavy at times this afternoon into this evening. The snow is expected to end overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very difficult travel conditions. The combination of a strong northwest wind gusting to 50 mph and heavy snow could create near-blizzard conditions with the visibility falling below one half mile at times. The heavy wet snow and the strong wind will likely cause damage to trees and utility lines with power outages likely, especially in the higher elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means that periods of wet snow may cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibility, and use extra caution while driving. The latest road conditions for your state can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit www.weather.gov/phi/winter Iovino
596 WWUS41 KPHI 021435 WSWPHI URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 935 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...HEAVY WET SNOW IN THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS THROUGH INTO TONIGHT... NJZ007-008-030245- /O.UPG.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.180302T1600Z-180303T0900Z/ /O.EXA.KPHI.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/ Warren-Morris- Including the cities of Washington and Morristown 935 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts to 10 inches at elevations above 700 feet and two inches or less in the valleys near Interstates 287 and 78. * WHERE...Warren and Morris counties. * WHEN...Rain has transitioned to wet snow at higher elevations this morning while a mix of rain and snow is occurring in the valleys. The snow will be heavy at times late this morning and this afternoon with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible in the higher elevations. The snow is expected to decrease in intensity this evening before ending from west to east overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very difficult travel conditions through the evening commute. The combination of a strong northwest wind gusting to 50 mph and heavy snow could create near whiteout conditions at times. The heavy wet snow and the strong wind will likely cause damage to trees and utility lines with numerous power outages likely at higher elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for wet snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NJZ001-PAZ054-055-030245- /O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/ Sussex-Carbon-Monroe- Including the cities of Newton, Jim Thorpe, and Stroudsburg 935 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow is occurring. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts to 15 inches at elevations above 1200 feet and 3 to 5 inches in the valleys. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex county. In Pennsylvania, Carbon and Monroe counties. * WHEN...Rain has transitioned to heavy wet snow this morning. The snow will continue to be heavy at times late this morning and this afternoon with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour likely. The snow is expected to decrease in intensity early this evening before ending from west to east late this evening into the overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very difficult travel conditions through the evening commute. The combination of a strong northwest wind gusting to 50 mph and heavy snow could create near whiteout conditions at times. The heavy wet snow and strong wind will cause damage to trees and utility lines with the potential for numerous to widespread power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NJZ009-030245- /O.EXB.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.180302T1435Z-180303T0900Z/ Hunterdon- Including the city of Flemington 935 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches at elevations above 700 feet and two inches or less in the valleys south of Interstate 78. * WHERE...Hunterdon county. * WHEN...Rain has transitioned to wet snow at higher elevations this morning while a mix of rain and snow is occurring in the valleys. The snow may be moderate to heavy at times through this afternoon with snowfall rates up to one inch per hour possible at higher elevations. The snow is expected to decrease in intensity early this evening before ending from west to east late this evening into the overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very difficult travel conditions through the evening commute. The combination of a strong northwest wind gusting to 50 mph and heavy snow could create near whiteout conditions at times in the higher elevations. The heavy wet snow and the strong wind could cause damage to trees and utility lines with scattered power outages possible, especially in the higher elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ PAZ062-030245- /O.EXT.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.180302T1435Z-180303T0900Z/ Northampton- Including the cities of Bethlehem and Easton 935 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches at elevations above 700 feet and 2 inches or less in the valleys. * WHERE...Northampton county. * WHEN...Rain has transitioned to wet snow at higher elevations this morning while a mix of rain and snow is occurring in the valleys. The snow may be moderate to heavy at times through this afternoon with snowfall rates up to one inch per hour possible at higher elevations. The snow is expected to decrease in intensity early this evening before ending from west to east late this evening into the overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very difficult travel conditions through the evening commute. The combination of a strong northwest wind gusting to 50 mph and heavy snow could create near whiteout conditions at times in the higher elevations. The heavy wet snow and the strong wind could cause damage to trees and utility lines with scattered power outages possible, especially in the higher elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit www.weather.gov/phi/winter JRK
722 WWUS41 KPHI 021909 WSWPHI URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 209 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...HEAVY WET SNOW IN THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS THROUGH INTO TONIGHT... NJZ001-PAZ054-055-030715- /O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/ Sussex-Carbon-Monroe- Including the cities of Newton, Jim Thorpe, and Stroudsburg 209 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches with locally higher amounts to 18 inches at elevations above 1200 feet and 4 to 8 inches in the valleys. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex county. In Pennsylvania, Carbon and Monroe counties. * WHEN...The snow will continue to be heavy through sunset with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. The snow is expected to decrease in intensity during the early to mid evening before ending from west to east late this evening into the overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be extremely difficult to impossible. The combination of a strong northwest wind gusting to 50 mph and heavy snow will create near whiteout conditions at times. The heavy wet snow and strong wind will cause damage to trees and utility lines with widespread power outages expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NJZ007-008-030715- /O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/ Warren-Morris- Including the cities of Washington and Morristown 209 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts to 10 inches at elevations above 700 feet and 2 to 4 inches in the valleys near Interstates 287 and 78. * WHERE...Warren and Morris counties. * WHEN...The snow will continue to be heavy through sunset with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. The snow is expected to decrease in intensity during the mid to late evening before ending from west to east overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be extremely difficult to impossible. The combination of a strong northwest wind gusting to 50 mph and heavy snow will create near whiteout conditions at times. The heavy wet snow and strong wind will cause damage to trees and utility lines with numerous power outages expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for wet snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NJZ010-015-PAZ061-103>106-030300- /O.EXB.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180303T0300Z/ Somerset-Mercer-Lehigh-Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery- Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks- Including the cities of Somerville, Trenton, Allentown, Collegeville, Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, and Doylestown 209 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts of 3 to 5 inches at elevations above 700 feet. * WHERE...Somerset and Mercer Counties in central New Jersey and Lehigh, Montgomery and Bucks Counties in eastern Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Wet snow will continue to be moderate to heavy at times through sunset. The snow will gradually taper off from west to east this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although the snow had initially struggled to accumulate on paved surfaces due to a warm ground, temperatures have lowered to near freezing, allowing snow to accumulate on untreated secondary roads, bridges and overpasses especially after sunset and during bursts of heavier snow. Plan on slippery travel conditions, including for the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NJZ012>014-020-026-030715- /O.EXA.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/ Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Coastal Ocean- Including the cities of New Brunswick, Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson, and Long Beach Island 209 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties in central New Jersey. * WHEN...Wet snow will continue to be moderate to heavy at times this afternoon and evening. The snow will gradually taper off from west to east late this evening and overnight though it may linger until early Saturday morning along the New Jersey coast. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although the snow has initially struggled to accumulate on paved surfaces due to a warm ground, temperatures have lowered to near freezing, allowing snow to accumulate on untreated secondary roads, bridges and overpasses especially after sunset and during bursts of heavier snow. Plan on slippery travel conditions, including for the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NJZ009-PAZ062-030715- /O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/ Hunterdon-Northampton- Including the cities of Flemington, Bethlehem, and Easton 209 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches at elevations above 700 feet and 2 to 4 inches in the valleys south of Interstate 78. * WHERE...Hunterdon county in New Jersey and Northampton County in Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Rain has transitioned to wet snow at higher elevations this morning while a mix of rain and snow is occurring in the valleys. The snow may be moderate to heavy at times through this afternoon with snowfall rates up to one inch per hour possible at higher elevations. The snow is expected to decrease in intensity early this evening before ending from west to east late this evening into the overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very difficult travel conditions through the evening commute. The combination of a strong northwest wind gusting to 50 mph and heavy snow could create near whiteout conditions at times in the higher elevations. The heavy wet snow and the strong wind could cause damage to trees and utility lines with scattered power outages possible, especially in the higher elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit www.weather.gov/phi/winter
814 WWUS41 KPHI 022138 WSWPHI URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 438 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 NJZ001-PAZ054-055-030900- /O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/ Sussex-Carbon-Monroe- Including the cities of Newton, Jim Thorpe, and Stroudsburg 438 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches with locally higher amounts to 20 inches at elevations above 1200 feet and 4 to 8 inches in the valleys. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex county. In Pennsylvania, Carbon and Monroe counties. * WHEN...The heavy snow will continue through sunset with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. The snow will decrease in intensity during the early to mid evening before ending from west to east late this evening into the overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be extremely difficult to impossible. The combination of a strong northwest wind gusting to 45 to 60 mph and heavy snow will create whiteout conditions at times during the evening commute. The heavy wet snow and strong wind have caused extensive damage to trees and utility lines, resulting in widespread power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NJZ007-008-030900- /O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/ Warren-Morris- Including the cities of Washington and Morristown 438 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches with locally higher amounts up to 12 inches at elevations above 700 feet and 2 to 5 inches in the valleys near Interstates 287 and 78. * WHERE...Warren and Morris counties. * WHEN...The snow will continue to be heavy through sunset with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour. The snow is expected to decrease in intensity during the mid to late evening before ending from west to east overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel during the evening commute will be extremely difficult to impossible, especially if driving through higher elevations. The combination of a strong northwest wind gusting to 55 mph and heavy snow will create near whiteout conditions at times. The heavy wet snow and strong wind will cause damage to trees and utility lines with numerous power outages being reported. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for wet snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NJZ009-PAZ062-030900- /O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/ Hunterdon-Northampton- Including the cities of Flemington, Bethlehem, and Easton 438 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches at elevations above 700 feet and 2 to 4 inches in the valleys south of Interstate 78. * WHERE...Hunterdon county in New Jersey and Northampton County in Pennsylvania. * WHEN...The snow will continue to be heavy through sunset with snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour. The snow is expected to decrease in intensity during the early to mid evening before ending from west to east late this evening and overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very difficult travel conditions through the evening commute. The combination of a strong northwest wind gusting to 50 mph and heavy snow could create near whiteout conditions at times in the higher elevations. The heavy wet snow and the strong wind could cause damage to trees and utility lines with scattered power outages possible, especially in the higher elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NJZ010-015-PAZ061-103>106-030300- /O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180303T0300Z/ Somerset-Mercer-Lehigh-Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery- Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks- Including the cities of Somerville, Trenton, Allentown, Collegeville, Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, and Doylestown 438 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts of 3 to 5 inches at elevations above 700 feet. * WHERE...Somerset and Mercer Counties in central New Jersey and Lehigh, Montgomery and Bucks Counties in eastern Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Wet snow will continue to be moderate at times through sunset. The snow will gradually taper off from west to east this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although the snow had initially struggled to accumulate on paved surfaces due to a warm ground, temperatures have lowered to near freezing, allowing snow to accumulate on some untreated secondary roads, bridges and overpasses. Plan on slippery travel conditions for the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NJZ012>014-020-026-030900- /O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/ Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Coastal Ocean- Including the cities of New Brunswick, Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson, and Long Beach Island 438 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties in central New Jersey. * WHEN...Wet snow will continue to be moderate at times through this evening. The snow will gradually taper off from west to east overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although the snow had initially struggled to accumulate on paved surfaces due to a warm ground, temperatures have lowered to near freezing, allowing snow to accumulate on some untreated secondary roads, bridges and overpasses. Plan on slippery travel conditions for the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit www.weather.gov/phi/winter
574 WWUS41 KPHI 030223 WSWPHI URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 923 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 NJZ001-007-008-PAZ054-055-030330- /O.CAN.KPHI.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/ Sussex-Warren-Morris-Carbon-Monroe- Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, Jim Thorpe, and Stroudsburg 923 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The snow has essentially diminished to flurries for the Poconos and far northwest New Jersey. There will continue to be slippery stretches of untreated and unplowed pavement. Strong northwest winds will ever so slowly diminish overnight and temperatures will remain nearly steady. $$ NJZ009-012>014-020-026-PAZ062-030330- /O.CAN.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/ Hunterdon-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean- Coastal Ocean-Northampton- Including the cities of Flemington, New Brunswick, Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson, Long Beach Island, Bethlehem, and Easton 923 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The snow has essentially diminished to flurries for portions of northeast Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey. There will continue to be slippery stretches of untreated pavement. Strong northwest winds will ever so slowly diminish overnight and temperatures should remain steady at, or just above freezing. $$ NJZ010-015-PAZ061-103>106-030330- /O.CAN.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180303T0300Z/ Somerset-Mercer-Lehigh-Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery- Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks- Including the cities of Somerville, Trenton, Allentown, Collegeville, Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, and Doylestown 923 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The snow has essentially diminished to flurries for portions of southeast Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey. There will continue to be slippery stretches of untreated pavement. Strong northwest winds will ever so slowly diminish overnight and temperatures should remain steady at, or just above freezing. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit www.weather.gov/phi/winter
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 11:44 AM EST | High Wind Warning | PHI | Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery and 1 more | 40 hr |
| Mar 1, 3:30 PM EST | Wind Advisory | PHI | Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh and 4 more | 45 hr |
| Mar 1, 3:41 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | PHI | Bucks, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton | 30 hr |
| Mar 1, 3:54 AM EST | Storm Warning | PHI | 48 hr | |
| Mar 1, 4:07 PM EST | Coastal Flood Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth and 1 more | 58 hr |
Nearby
Winter Storm Warnings in New Jersey, 2018Winter Storm Warnings in Pennsylvania, 2018Every winter storm warning in 2018
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.