Information continues to pour in as Sunday's storm gets closer and the News 12 Storm Watch Team is continuing to refine the forecast. The latest snow map brings the potential for 4-8 inches of snow throughout the borough. Depending on where the heaviest parts of this snow sets up, we could see even more. Despite the amount of snow, wind will be problematic during and after the snowfall and lead to snow that can drift and move with the wind, leading to potential white out conditions. Gusts could be between 30-50 mph. Not only will this prove problematic for visibility and driving conditions, but it could also be an issue for tree limbs, small or weak trees, and power outage problems. If you are traveling back from vacation during midwinter break on Sunday night, you could run into issues with delays or cancellations. Keep those shovels and brushes handy for cleaning off snow throughout Sunday evening and early Monday. The wind can also act to push water up onto land which could lead to coastal flooding during high tide Monday.
THE TIMING: Sporadic snow showers could start as early as Sunday morning, but the brunt of this storm will come Sunday night and into Monday. The most intense snowfall will happen overnight Sunday into Monday, so overnight workers and early commuters could run into difficult and dangerous commutes. Temperatures will be near freezing, so this could be slushy and tough to shovel and clear.
WHAT COULD CHANGE: The track will determine the exact amounts of snow the borough will receive. There is still the chance for this storm to wobble slightly, which could bring the borough more intense snowfall or lower amounts. The News 12 Storm Watch Team will continue to update you with the latest information so keep checking back for continuing updates.