How Will 'Bomb Cyclone' Impact Hoboken, And When Will Snow Start?

HOBOKEN, NJ — A storm that could intensify into a "bomb cyclone" is expected to drench Hudson County most of Saturday, bringing 1-3 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 50 m.p.h., forecasters said.

Temperatures will drop as wind speed increases throughout the day, the National Weather Service said.

The area is under a winter weather advisory from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.

Snow Heavier In The Afternoon

The rain periodically turned to snow and sleet Saturday morning. It's expected to continue until around 7 p.m., sometimes heavy.

Saturday afternoon, the NWS said, "Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible."

A series of maps of potential snow totals and wind gusts can be found here.

Accuweather said that the storm could become a "bomb cyclone," a low-pressure area that undergoes rapid strengthening, most often during strong winds. READ MORE: 'Bomb Cyclone' In Forecast For North Jersey

See the updated NWS forecast for Hudson County here.

In Hoboken, the city urged people to use caution when traveling. They said, "While the City’s Department of Environmental Services will salt and plow streets during the storm, property owners and occupants are reminded that they have six (6) hours after the completion of a storm to remove snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to their property, along with adjoining curb ramps or curb cuts.

"Residents are urged to assist elderly or disabled neighbors with clearing snow from their properties."

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