Code Blue For Burlington County Ahead Of 'Significant' Snow

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County will be under a Code Blue Weather Emergency for the rest of the week as the region braces for a pair of significant storms that are in the forecast for this week.

The Code Blue Weather Emergency will be in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday until 7 p.m. Friday, county officials announced on Tuesday.

Tuesday is expected to see temperatures around the mid-30s with wind gusts of around 25 mph, while Wednesday may see slightly higher temperatures in the 40s. A wintry mix of rain and snow is in the forecast for Wednesday night as temperatures drop.

Another storm on Friday night into Saturday could bring more snow, the National Weather Service said, but it largely remains too early to tell how much the storm will hit offshore. Read more here: 'Significant' Snow Possible This Week In New Jersey: Here's When

A Code Blue declaration is made in Burlington County when frigid weather conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals or families without shelter. During the declaration, the county provides for short-term sheltering in clean, safe locations.

Residents in need of shelter are encouraged to call the Burlington County Board of Social Services at 609-261-1000 or the Burlington County Housing Hub at 609-265-5185. Staff there will direct callers to the most appropriate shelter. After hours or on weekends or holidays, call 211 for assistance.

“Temperatures are dropping, so we’re encouraging all those in need of help to reach out,” Commissioner Felicia Hopson, liaison to the Burlington County Health Department and Human Services Department, said. “Our Code Blue sheltering program is ready, and we don’t want anyone to have to spend the night outdoors or in unsafe conditions.”

The forecast for the next week in Burlington County is as follows, according to the National Weather Service:

Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

Rain before 4am, then rain and snow. Low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8am, then gradually ending. High near 36. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

Friday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

A chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

For general cold weather precautions, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/index.html.