Valid from 12:00 PM EST today until 4:00 AM EST Monday, on the basis of anticipation of snowfall of 5 to 7 in. Eastern Essex is in a Winter Weather Advisory for the same day and the same amount of snow with 3 to 5 in reported accumulations, up to 6 in possible locally.
Storm is forecast to begin as rain and snow and by midday hour become snowfall with increasing snowfall in the afternoons and evenings. Residents should take care that conditions might be low visibility and wet pavement and traveling in these conditions might be hazardous. Public officials suggest travel may be minimized as the storm reaches its intensity and travel should be taken extra precautions if travel is necessary.
Upon coming of the storm, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has issued a state of emergency, asking citizens to stay home from the road and to have their pets stay at home. The declaration is for the purpose of clearing snow operations and public safety. In addition, school, bank, and so forth closures on Monday, Martin Luther King Jr., federal holiday, will aid the cleanup effort.
Subsequently, following the snowfall, a severe cold spell, which in turn is instigated by a polar vortex, will descend on the region. Forecasts indicate that Monday will be breezy and colder, with some sun followed by increasing clouds, marking the start of a prolonged cold wave. Highs will be forecasted ~26*F (-4*C) and lows of ~9*F (-13*C). Tuesday is set to be extremely cold with highs around 21*F (-6*C) and lows at close to 12*F (-11*C). Wind chills can make conditions as chilly as -15*F (-26*C), posing a substantial exposure risk for frostbite and hypothermia. According to the recommendation, it should be encouraged for residents to wear layers, decrease their outdoor activity and monitor susceptible persons.
The current storm and accompanying arctic outbreak are part of a larger weather system affecting the Northeast and up to 30 million northeasters are currently experiencing winter weather advisories. Major urban centers along I-95 corridor including Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Boston are also getting ready for heavy snowfall and cold ones. Air travel disruptions are forecast to occur in the form of a large number of flight cancellations and flight delays. It is recommended to travelers to contact airlines for current information, and to plan alternative arrangements, when appropriate.
With this major meteorological event at hand, local authorities highlight the need to be constantly updated through credible sources, to follow safety recommendations and to help fellow citizens in distress. Community partnership and preparation are essential in dealing with the impacts of the extreme winter storm.
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