How Many Inches Of Snow For Manasquan-Belmar, And When?

MANASQUAN-BELMAR, NJ — The National Weather Service said the snowstorm is expected to hit the Northeast overnight is likely to drop 4 to 6 inches in Manasquan-Belmar on Friday from 1 a.m. to 10 a.m.

“Heavy” snowfall is predicted for the Friday morning commute, with travel expected to be “very difficult” with hazardous conditions.

“Snowfall rates may exceed 1 inch per hour rates at times late tonight,” the National Weather Service said Thursday. “The heaviest snow is expected to wind down west to east around sunrise Friday.”

Ahead of the storm, Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Thursday. Murphy recommended that anyone who can work remotely or start later in the day should do so. Read more: NJ Declares State Of Emergency; Up To 6 Inches Of Snow Projected

The Manasquan school district has already announced a two-hour delayed opening on Friday.

The National Weather Service advises that, 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.

According to Monmouth County officials, slippery conditions are expected and could impact road conditions. As of Thursday, the county is set to apply the salt brine and magnesium chloride-treated rock salt.

“We are asking those who do not need to travel to stay off the roads during the storm and those who must travel to do so with extreme caution,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Monmouth County Department of Public Works and Engineering.

“The County has the ability to put 180 trucks and equipment in operation with 135,000 gallons of brine and 40,000 tons of treated salt available. Crews will apply deicing materials of treated salt to prevent snow and ice from bonding to the road surfaces and will switch to plowing operations as conditions dictate. If you come across County snow and ice control trucks and equipment, make sure to give them room to do their work.”

🚗🌨️ Significant impacts to the Fri morning commute are expected across portions of the region. Travel is discouraged tonight and tomorrow morning, but if you must travel, here are a few helpful tips. You know the drill: slow down and don't crowd the plow! #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx pic.twitter.com/Tk4MQpwPLC
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⚠️❄️ Here's our latest forecast for the snow storm expected overnight into Friday morning. Much of southern NJ has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning, as this is the area expected to have the most significant impact to the Friday morning commute. #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx pic.twitter.com/5krvaknclg
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Here's the latest National Weather Service forecast for Manasquan-Belmar:

Thursday Night: A chance of snow before 1 a.m., then rain and snow between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m., then snow after 3 a.m. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

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