The NWS extends a Cold Weather Advisory for the region including parts of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania.
This new type of weather warning was activated because of the dangerously cold temperatures and wind-chill readings in northeastern Pennsylvania.
An unusual weather phenomenon known as thundersnow was reported near Essex County Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service. The rare weather event was reported around 6:17 p.m.
“The safety of our plungers is always No. 1 on our minds,” said Jeremy Davis, who helps run the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights for Special Olympics New Jersey. “If it dips below freezing and becomes too dangerous, we would certainly have to make alternate plans.”
Snowfall forecasts have increased for a winter storm expected to blanket New Jersey with widespread areas of 4 to 8 inches of snow. Winter storm warning areas were expanded early Sunday and a state of emergency is in effect. National Weather Service and AccuWeather
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for New York and New Jersey on Thursday. Forecasters say there is a chance of afternoon snow showers which could lead to some slippery spots during the evening commute.
By the time March, April, and May come along, even the most ardent snow-lovers can suffer from winter weather fatigue. After all the shoveling and plowing and salting and slipping and sliding and bundling up, the flip from winter to spring is usually a welcome one.
A winter weather advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. Sunday through 1 a.m. Monday for Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Southeastern
Heavy snow is expected to blanket large portions of the Eastern U.S. while much of the country will endure dangerously cold temperatures in the coming days.
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