How Many Inches Of Snow Will Greater Morristown Get, And When?

MORRISTOWN, NJ — It's already started to snow in New Jersey, but forecasters expect much more to come Friday night into Saturday.

Morristown could be in for a lot of snow, but predictions vary, according to Jeffrey S. Paul, director of Morris County's Office of Emergency Management.

"Snowfall amounts across Morris County range from 4-6 inches with some models showing 7-11 inches over eastern areas, and 2-4 inches with some models showing 4-8 inches over western areas," Paul said Friday morning. "Keep in mind, we are still on the line between the heaviest snow and lighter amounts."

The National Weather Service placed Morris and Hunterdon Counties under a winter-storm warning from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Saturday. The agency expects accumulating snow to begin Friday evening, becoming heavy at times through Saturday morning and diminishing that afternoon.

"If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency," the warning says.

Snow could fall at more than 1 inch per hour overnight Friday, according to forecasters. There's a 66 percent chance that the Morristown area gets 6 inches of snow or more, according to the National Weather Service.

But Morristown may get less snow than much of New Jersey. The National Weather Service predicts 12-18 inches of snow along the Jersey Shore.

See snowfall predictions from the National Weather Service's Philadelphia/Mt. Holly office below:

Morristown residents who park on-street and/or have on-street parking permits can park in certain garages for free from 7 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Sunday:

• Dalton Garage at Cattano Avenue
  
• Dehart Street Garage
• Ann/Bank Parking Garage
• HQ's Parking Garage (must see an attendant at exit, attendant's hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

Visit the Morristown Parking Authority's website for garage locations. Show your driver's license as proof of Morristown residency upon exiting to get parking fees waived.

If a power outage occurs, Jersey Central Power & Light customers can report it by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), clicking the “Report Outage" link on www.firstenergycorp.com or by texting out to 544487.

Here's the National Weather Service's forecast for Morristown as of 9 a.m. Friday:

• Friday: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half-inch possible.
• Friday night: Snow likely, mainly after 11 p.m. Cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
• Saturday: Snow, mainly before 2 p.m. High near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
• Saturday night: A chance of snow before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -6. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half-inch possible.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
• Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

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