Wintry Weather Continues

Freezing rain and sleet is now being reported as far north as Burlington, Ocean, and Philadelphia counties.

I am also noticing that Somerville and Newark are not responding that well yet to the warmer air.

Finally, I highlighted on the one map a very heavy area of precipitation with some thunderstorms. This area of heavy precipitation and thunder may contain some strong wind gusts of 40 to 50 MPH. I would not be surprised to see a wind advisory or even a short-fused warning issued for this area.

Rainfall in South Jersey could total 2 or 3 inches and with the snow melting, there could be some poor drainage flooding and sharp rises on the creeks and streams. Some minor flooding cannot be ruled out. Where this remains ice, we could have some significant and damaging icing. I think this is most likely in Western Central New Jersey into Northwestern New Jersey. Numerous power outages would be possible in these areas as the weight of the snow, followed by heavy icing would knock down branches, wires, poles, and trees.