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Widespread Snow Totals Increase As Overnight Storm Hits NJ

More than five inches of snow is expected for some towns that are under a winter storm warning, weather officials said.

Winter storm warnings have been issued for Camden, Gloucester and northwestern Burlington counties through 1 p.m. Sunday.
Winter storm warnings have been issued for Camden, Gloucester and northwestern Burlington counties through 1 p.m. Sunday. (Russ Crespolini, Patch)

The widespread snow totals for overnight have increased as the storm targeting the Garden State all week arrives, according to forecasters.

Winter storm warnings have been issued for Camden, Gloucester and northwestern Burlington counties through 1 p.m. Sunday.

Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Eastern Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean, Southeastern Burlington, counties all are under a winter weather advisory through 1 p.m. Sunday. Additional updates on winter weather advisories can be found here.

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On Saturday evening, the National Weather Service provided an update on predicted snowfall totals as well as projections for when the snow is expected to fall. The hardest-hit portion of the area is expected to be near I-95 and into southern New Jersey and northern Delmarva.

There, more than five inches of total snow is expected and snowfall rates of more than one inch per hour are in the forecast.

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Forecasters are warning of slippery, snow-covered roads for travelers. Gusty winds Sunday could also result in snow blowing around. However, no ice is currently expected.

On Sunday, temperatures are expected to drop with highs in the lower 30s and lows down into the teens. The coldest wind chills are expected to settle over the region Sunday night into Monday morning, forecasters said.

"Hypothermia or frostbite could occur with prolonged exposure and lack of proper clothing. Some impacts to infrastructure are possible," the National Weather Service stated. "Wind chills (will be) in the single digits at night."

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