12+ Inches Of Snow Hit Parts Of NJ, New Storm Coming: Latest Forecast

NEW JERSEY - A weekend coastal storm in New Jersey dropped as much as six to nearly 13 inches of snow in parts of the region, and forecasters say more precipitation is on the way.

The snowy spate from Saturday into Sunday morning was mostly seen in North Jersey, with towns like Montague Township, Blairstown and Vernon reporting about 10 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service. South Jersey received a light dusting and plain rain while Central Jersey saw a mix of slushy precipitation.

The highest snowfall total appears to have hit Wantage, which received around 12.6 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.

In the past hour, the snow has started to stick especially on secondary roads. 5 car crashes have been reported. Use caution if you have to travel. pic.twitter.com/NpzWUWcrOc
— So Brunswick PD (@SoBrunswickPD) January 6, 2024

Other North Jersey towns reporting high snowfall totals Sunday include Franklin Lakes (6 inches), North Caldwell (4.4 inches), Blairstown (10.5 inches), Bethlehem Township (5 inches), Far Hills (5 inches) and Totowa (5 inches), according to the National Weather Service.

Snow fanatics, don't fret: more winter weather is on the way, with a storm expected to hit the state Tuesday with four inches of rain, mass flooding and damaging winds that can cause power outages.

The storm is slated to reach the Garden State Tuesday afternoon with heavy downpours and winds from 40 to 65 mph, the National Weather Service said. A flood watch for the state will go into effect Tuesday afternoon, with the heaviest rain set to fall Tuesday night.

The latest storm will bring 1 to 3 inches of rain, with four inches possible in the most affected areas north of I-95, forecasters said. The storm will usher in a “heightened concern” for river flooding, including the Passaic and Raritan rivers; flooding at the shore and in South Jersey is also possible.

“Heavy rain on top of already very saturated ground and rivers running higher, plus snow melt across the north could lead to widespread and significant flooding,” the National Weather Service said. “Higher rain fall rates could result in urban flooding and even some flash flooding.”

A coastal flood watch will go into effect for Mercer, Gloucester, Camden and Burlington counties Tuesday evening. A high wind watch will also go into effect in South Jersey and the Jersey Shore region Tuesday evening, with gusts up to 65 mph possible, the National Weather Service said.

“Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines,” the agency said. “Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

Here's the latest forecast, according to the National Weather Service:

North Jersey

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., then rain. High near 46. East wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 43. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 25 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

Wednesday: Rain before 7 a.m., then a slight chance of showers between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. High near 49. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Central Jersey

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday: Rain, mainly after 1 p.m. High near 50. East wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 46. Windy, with a southeast wind 20 to 30 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday: Rain likely before 7 a.m., then a slight chance of showers between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Breezy.

South Jersey

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.

Tuesday: Rain, mainly after 10 a.m. High near 53. Breezy, with an east wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Rain, mainly before 4 a.m. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 47. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday: A chance of rain before 7 a.m., then a slight chance of showers between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Breezy.

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