Winter Storm Warning Looms In Wayne, 12+ Inches Of Snow Possible: NWS

WAYNE, NJ — A winter storm warning will go into effect for Wayne Township early Tuesday morning, as a system packing heavy snowfall moves into the region.

Some accumulation is possible Monday night. The National Weather Service issued the warning for eastern Passaic County from 1 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, when the bulk of the snowfall is predicted to occur. Between 7 and 11 inches of snow could accumulate in the Wayne area, with winds gusting as high as 35 miles per hour.

This storm could significantly impact the morning commute and make travel very difficult, forecasters said.

Western Passaic County could see even higher totals Tuesday, with accumulations of 9 to 12 inches, said the NWS. This could make travel "very difficult to impossible."

The NWS also issued winter storm warnings in Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Bergen, Morris, Essex, and Somerset counties for the impending snowstorm, as of 9:45 a.m. Monday.

Weather experts advised that more than 6 inches of snowfall can lead to many accidents and spin-outs on roadways, and severe travel delays on the air and in the ground. People are advised to stay indoors and not travel by vehicle, and to pack a winter supply kit that has warm clothes, cell chargers, water, and a flashlight if they must drive.

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You can see up-to-date information on major highway and state route closures at https://511nj.org.

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And, click here for more winter weather tips from Wayne Township officials.

Parking on township roads is prohibited during major snowfall events, as cars restrict snow removal and could be damaged by passing snow plows and salt trucks.

Here is the forecast through Wednesday for Wayne Township, from the National Weather Service:

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Light and variable wind.

Monday Night: A chance of rain between 11pm and 2am, then rain and snow. Low around 31. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 9 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tuesday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. West wind 7 to 11 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a northwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Blustery.