{"id":485893,"date":"2026-02-23T15:50:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/485893\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T15:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:50:11","slug":"n-j-weather-when-will-snow-end-blizzard-could-dump-another-2-to-12-inches-of-snow-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/485893\/","title":{"rendered":"N.J. weather: When will snow end? Blizzard could dump another 2 to 12 inches of snow today."},"content":{"rendered":"

The historic blizzard<\/a> that has already dropped 15 to 19 inches of snow on parts of New Jersey will continue to blast the state Monday with up to another foot of snow and 60 mph winds.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdditional snowfall amounts between 2-12 inches are forecast area wide,\u201d the National Weather Service said in an update at 5 a.m. Monday. \u201cHeavy snow and strongest winds will continue through late morning,\u201d<\/p>\n

ALSO: Latest town-by-town snow totals from blizzard reach 19 inches in some areas<\/a><\/p>\n

More than 120,000 homes and businesses were without power<\/a> as of 6:45 a.m.<\/p>\n

Intense snow bands ripping across the state could dump snow at rates of 2 inches per hour. <\/p>\n

Freehold in Monmouth County had the highest reported snowfall total of 24 inches of snow as of 9 a.m., followed by Cranbury in southern Middlesex County, with 21 inches on the ground.<\/p>\n

The weather service\u2019s New Jersey office in Mount Holly in Burlington County measured 19.2 inches of snow Monday morning.<\/p>\n

\"NJThese are the highest snowfall totals reported across New Jersey as of 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. Snow continues to fall in many areas of the state, so these numbers will likely grow higher.Len Melisurgo | NJ.com<\/p>\n

Burlington, Camden, Middlesex, Monmouth and Somerset counties all had towns that reported 15 inches or more. <\/p>\n

\u201cLight to moderate snow continues to fall across the entire forecast area early this morning, with a persistent band of heavy snow across portions of central and interior southern N.J.,\u201d the weather service said. <\/p>\n

\u201cPeriods of light snow will then continue through much of the morning area wide before snow start ending into the afternoon as the storm departs eastward.\u201d<\/p>\n

Blizzard warnings remain in effect for the entire state through 6 p.m. <\/p>\n

New Jersey remains under a state of emergency<\/a> and hundreds of schools across the state are closed<\/a>. A travel ban on all non-essential vehicles has been extended to noon.<\/p>\n

During the peak of the storm, snowfall rates of up to 3 inches per hour were observed. <\/p>\n

Once the heaviest snow ends, the weather service warned that wind gusts will continue to blast up to 60 mph, threatening more power outages.<\/p>\n

\"N.J.New Jersey will continue to get slammed by heavy snowfall through Monday morning before snow begins to taper off this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 60 mph will rage through the day with 120,000 homes and businesses already without power.AccuWeather.com<\/p>\n

\u201cBlowing and drifting snow is likely to continue to be an issue through the day time, even after the snow ends,\u201d the weather service said. \u201cSnow could be blown back onto previously clear roads, leading to icy conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n

The cleanup from the storm could take days. Some school districts have already called for delayed openings and closures for Tuesday.<\/p>\n

More chances for snow this week<\/p>\n

The forecast for the rest of the week includes two chances for additional snow.<\/p>\n

A clipper system could bring a couple inches of snow to northwestern New Jersey on Tuesday night into Wednesday. <\/p>\n

\"N.J.New Jersey will continue to get slammed by heavy snowfall through Monday morning before snow begins to taper off this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 60 mph will rage through the day with 120,000 homes and businesses already without power.AccuWeather.com<\/p>\n

Accumulations through the rest of the state are expected to be light with a mix of rain and snow possible, the weather service said. <\/p>\n

Highs on Wednesday will be in the 40s as skies clear.<\/p>\n

\"N.J.New Jersey will continue to get slammed by heavy snowfall through Monday morning before snow begins to taper off this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 60 mph will rage through the day with 120,000 homes and businesses already without power.AccuWeather.com<\/p>\n

Another system could bring more snow or a mix of snow and rain to New Jersey on Thursday night into Friday.<\/p>\n

\u201cUncertain at this time how much snow will accumulate from this system, ast here is low confidence with the timing and placement of this system,\u201d the weather service said. <\/p>\n

Current weather radar<\/p>\n

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