Atlantic City International Airport Reopens After Snow Storm

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ — UPDATE: The Atlantic City International Airport announced it would reopen Monday at 9 p.m.

On Monday at 1 p.m., the National Weather Service reported that 9.5 inches of snow accumulated at the Atlantic City International Airport. An hour later, the airport announced it was closing due to inclement weather.

Several flights at the airport were canceled as crews worked to clear snow off the runways.

The heaviest snow fell in a band stretching from eastern Maryland through Atlantic City, the weather service said.

Route 40 was also closed due to flooding in Egg Harbor Township. Motorists should use the Atlantic City Expressway to enter and exit Atlantic City. Traffic out of Atlantic City will be diverted onto the Atlantic City Expressway.

Read more: Route 40 Closed Due To Flooding In Egg Harbor Township

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for five counties, including Atlantic County, from 4 a.m. through 4 p.m. Monday, warning that the storm could bring 6 to 12 inches and possibly more to the southeastern part of New Jersey.

Schools throughout Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean and Monmouth counties announced closures ahead of the storm.

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for Atlantic, Cape May, Burlington, Cumberland and Ocean counties on Sunday and urged people to be careful.

The National Weather Service advises anyone who must travel to carry an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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