Winter Weather Advisory Expands To 6 NJ Counties

A winter weather advisory has expanded to six counties in New Jersey as a "bomb cyclone" nor'easter continues to pound New Jersey. As many as 2 to 3 inches of snow are now expected in Central Jersey and the Jersey Shore.

The alerts were expanded as the state continues to deal with a number of accidents, school closures, downed trees, road closures and other incidents. Winter storm warnings were already issued in parts of North Jersey.

Winds also have hit more than 60 mph in areas, and 13 inches of snow have falling in some towns. Read more: Nor'easter Pounds NJ: Roads Closed, Downed Trees, Snow Totals, Wind Speeds, Flooding (Updates)

The winter weather advisory, which is in effect until 4 a.m. Saturday, was expanded to Mercer, Middlesex, Ocean, Somerset, Hunterdon and Monmouth counties. Here are the alerted areas:

Downed trees and other problems were being reported in these counties:

• Route One and Route 27 were closed in Edison at Plainfield Ave, Edison Police said. Read more here.

Here is what the winter weather advisory means:

• WHAT...Wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches.
• WHEN...Wet snow will continue to be moderate to heavy at times this afternoon and evening. The snow will gradually taper off from west to east late this evening and overnight though it may linger until early Saturday morning along the New Jersey coast.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although the snow has initially struggled to accumulate on paved surfaces due to a warm ground, temperatures have lowered to near freezing, allowing snow to accumulate on untreated secondary roads, bridges and overpasses especially after sunset and during bursts of heavier snow. Plan on slippery travel conditions, including for the evening commute.

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