Manalapan Expected To Get 6-12 Inches Of Snow

MANALAPAN, NJ — Monmouth County is right in the middle of a blizzard that will be starting around 9 p.m. Friday and will continue through Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

Monmouth County is expected to get anywhere from six to 15 inches of snow. The National Weather Service specifically mentioned Sandy Hook and Freehold as vulnerable to blizzard conditions.

This storm will be accompanied by strong winds, poor visibility and possible coastal flooding.

According to the National Weather Service, blizzard conditions are expected near the coast with strong wind gusts, reduced visibility and snowfall. Northerly wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 50 mph.

A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from 3:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. Saturday.

Please be ready to hunker down and stay off the roads. Monmouth County DPW crews spent Friday applying salt brine and magnesium chloride-treated rock salt in advance of the storm.

With snowy windy conditions, power outages are inevitable. Report a JCP&L power outage immediately by clicking here: https://www.firstenergycorp.com/.../Report_Power_Outages...

“We are facing a very serious storm with the potential for a significant number of power outages due to forecasted substantial snow and high winds” said New Jersey Board of Public Utilities President Joseph Fiordaliso. “Our only goal is to keep New Jerseyans safe, secure and warm during this time. We will make sure enough crews are deployed in the right places to minimize potential outages. If you lose power we urge you to call your utility to report it. Don’t count on anyone else reporting it for you."