Surprise March snowstorm hits South Jersey

Meteorologist say March snowstorms are hard to predict. This was certainly the case overnight. While we knew that Northern Jersey could get the tail of the winter storm in New England, snow also fell across South Jersey too. At 1:30 p.m. snow continued to fall creating slushy conditions for pedestrians. 

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 4 p.m. This covers Central New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. Total snow fall in these areas will be 3-6 inches.

The heaviest snowfall in New Jersey has been farther north with 9 inches on the ground in in Sussex County, 4 inches in Edison, 3 inches in New Brunswick and a trace in Gloucester County.

Saturday’s forecast calls for temperatures in the 50s, so driving conditions up north will rapidly improve.

 

Select forecasts

 

Camden County

Today – Cloudy with snow and rain this morning. This afternoon expect a few rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s

Tonight – Clearing skies with a low in the upper 20’s.

 

Atlantic City

Today – Snow turning to rain by this afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Breezy with wind gusts up to 40 mph possible.

Tonight – A chance of rain, breezy with a low near 32.

 

Cape May

Today – Snow ending turning mainly to rain showers this afternoon. Windy at times. Highs in the mid 40s.

Tonight – Occasional rain showers, breezy with a low near 32.