How Many Inches Of Snow Will Mendham, Chester Get, And When?

MENDHAM, NJ —Sunny skies are expected to return on Sunday, but not before snow blankets the Mendham and Chester areas on Saturday.

The National Weather Service forecasts a Winter Storm Warning for Mendham and Chester that began Friday night at 7 p.m. and is expected to last through Saturday at 7 p.m. The storm could bring up to 8 inches of snow to Mendham and Chester and wind gusts as high as 35 mph. Wind chills may drop as low as -8 degrees, according to the forecast.

The snow may taper off by Saturday morning or early Saturday afternoon. At times, the rate could be about an inch an hour, making driving hazardous, the National Weather Service predicts.

Mendham and Chester could be in for a lot of snow, but predictions vary countywide, according to Jeffrey S. Paul, director of Morris County’s Office of Emergency Management.

“We expect periods of moderate to heavy snowfall which will taper off Saturday evening," Paul wrote in an email statement to Patch. “Snowfall amounts across Morris County range from 4-6 inches with some models showing 7-11 inches over eastern areas, and 2-4 inches with some models showing 4-8 inches over western areas. Keep in mind, we are still on the line between the heaviest snow and lighter amounts.”

For anyone who needs to travel, they should carry food, water and an extra flashlight, the National Weather Service suggested.

New Jersey 511 provides real-time alerts for road conditions at www.511nj.org.

Mendham Township's DPW began treating the roads ahead of the storm, according to the police department:

The latest National Weather Service forecast for Mendham and Chester through Sunday is below:

Saturday: Snow, mainly before noon. Areas of blowing snow. High near 21. Wind chill values as low as zero. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind.

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