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Heavy Snow Causes Messy Morning Commute, School Delays

New Jersey

Winter Storm impacts the area today.

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 pm EST this evening.

Locations: Northern New Jersey  Hazard types: snow, sleet and freezing rain. Accumulations: snow accumulation of 3 to 8 inches with highest amounts away from the coast, along with around a tenth of an inch of ice.

Timing: Heavy snow early this morning, changing to freezing rain, and then plain rain. Precipitation changes back to a wintry mix this afternoon before tapering off as snow.

Winds: east 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon. Temperatures: in the mid 30s. Visibilities: one quarter mile or less at times.

Snowfall rates, occasionally 1 to 2 inches per hour early this morning. Impacts: hazardous travel due to reduced visibilities and significant snow and ice accumulations for the early morning commute. Untreated roadways will likely become icy for the evening commute.

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous.

Only Travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food. And Water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Source: Google

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