Winter Storm May Dump 15+ Inches Of Snow On Newark: What To Know

NEWARK, NJ — Get ready to break out those snow shovels in Newark, weather forecasters say.

A severe winter storm is expected to hit the region this weekend. Forecasts have shifted, but the latest predictions call for up to 18 inches of snow in some parts of New Jersey. Most of the snowfall is expected to happen from Saturday night to Monday.

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The Newark area is currently under a Hazardous Weather Outlook. In addition, a Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Sunday morning to Monday evening.

Newark may see between seven and 11 inches of snow accumulation during the daytime hours on Sunday, with another two to four inches possible that evening. More snow is likely on Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Here’s the local forecast for Newark, according to the NWS:

• Saturday: Increasing clouds and cold, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
• Saturday Night: Snow likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
• Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Northeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
• Sunday Night: Snow. Steady temperature around 23. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
• Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
• Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

NEWARK PREPARES FOR SNOW

The Newark Public Safety Department is asking local residents to be mindful of the city’s “No Parking on Snow Covered Roads” regulations.

Signs have been posted on streets throughout the city to notify motorists of the streets designated for No Parking on Snow-Covered Roads.

Double parking is also prohibited during snow emergencies to enable snow plows to clear the roadways, officials said.

"Whenever snow has fallen, and the accumulation is such that it covers the street or highway, no vehicle shall be parked on major roadways or portions thereof," public safety officials said. "Please click here for a list of streets to be avoided during snow accumulations. This link can be found at the Department of Public Safety’s website: www.newarkpublicsafety.org. Click Police Division, Media Room, and Weather."

Newark residents can call 973-733-6000 for non-emergency weather-related matters, and should dial 911 for emergencies.

COLD WEATHER COMING IN ESSEX COUNTY

Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. held an emergency snow preparedness meeting at the Turtle Back Zoo on Thursday, outlining the county’s plan to respond to the storm and coordinate with local municipalities.

“Although it is too early to determine how much snow we will get, the accumulation could be significant, and it could be the biggest storm we have experienced since 2021,” DiVincenzo said.

Meanwhile, Essex County has enacted a “Code Blue” alert ahead of the storm, which began Thursday evening and will continue until 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31.

Here’s what happens during a Code Blue, officials say:

“When a Code Blue is declared, a network of warming stations operated by the county and its municipalities and shelters operated by the community-based organizations will be opened. The warming stations identified include a variety of public libraries, senior centers, civic and community centers, school buildings, houses of worship, firehouses and first aid squad buildings. Warming stations are generally opened during the day and may not provide overnight accommodations. Shelters do provide overnight accommodations. In addition, shelters that regularly require occupants to leave during the day will suspend that practice so people can stay indoors.”

View a list of participating shelters below, visit www.NJ211.org or dial 2-1-1.

“The cold temperatures and inclement winter weather puts the health and safety of our homeless residents are risk,” Essex County Sheriff Amir Jones said.

“We appreciate our partner agencies opening their doors to provide a warm and safe place for those in need,” Jones added.

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