The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Borough for Wednesday, February 12th at 7pm through Thursday, February 13th, at 7:00am. This new advisory replaces a Winter Storm Watch that had been posted for our region.
A major coastal storm will move out of the south and up the eastern seaboard on Wednesday. The storm is expected to arrive Wednesday evening bringing a period of snow to our region before a changeover to a cold rainstorm. Strong winds will accompany the arrival of the storm. Winds overnight into Thursday morning are expected to be out of the northeast with gusts of 40mph. Rain will continue on Thursday morning through parts of Thursday afternoon with windy conditions. The storm could finish with a period of light snow on Thursday evening. No significant snow accumulations are expected from this storm in our community.
If you have to drive on Wednesday or Thursday, please be advised that areas just to our north and northwest are under Winter Storm Warnings with heavy wet accumulating snow likely from this storm. The Philadelphia region and parts north could be getting 6–12 inches of snow out of this system which will make traveling very difficult.
Now is a good time to bring in outdoor objects that could be subject to strong winds. There are currently no flood advisories, watches, or warnings issued by the National Weather Service but the forecast has been difficult for meteorologists and could change again overnight or Wednesday morning. Please continue to monitor local media outlets for the most up to date information regarding this nor’easter-type winter storm. If you have any emergency, please dial 9–1-1.
Here is the text of the Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service:
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 7 PM Wednesday to 7 am EST Thursday…
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and sleet… which is in effect from 7 PM Wednesday to 7 am EST Thursday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.
* Locations… the advisory includes Cape May County as well as the coastal portions of ocean and Atlantic counties.
* Hazard types… primarily snow and sleet.
* Accumulations… snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches.
* Timing… the precipitation should begin as all snow Wednesday night before changing over to a snow and sleet mix early Thursday morning. Thursday morning… precipitation is expected to be primarily rain.
* Impacts… travel could be significantly impacted across the region especially early Thursday morning. In addition to travel impacts… winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph will be possible on Thursday which could lead to power outages if there has been significant heavy snow accumulations on power lines by the time the winds increase.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow… sleet… or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities… and use caution while driving.