by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com
Published 7:26pm
Published 7:26pm
Winter Weather Advisory
At 3:59am Sunday, the National Weather Service re-issued a Winter Weather Advisory for northeast New Jersey, including West Essex. The Advisory is expected to be in effect until 1pm Sunday afternoon.
Accumulation Forecasts:
Saturday
Total: 3.8" to 4.1" Snow
At 3:59am Sunday, the National Weather Service re-issued a Winter Weather Advisory for northeast New Jersey, including West Essex. The Advisory is expected to be in effect until 1pm Sunday afternoon.
Accumulation Forecasts:
Saturday
- 2.4" to 2.6" Snow
- 1.4" to 1.5" Snow
Total: 3.8" to 4.1" Snow
"Periods of Snow with Strong, Damaging Winds continue through Sunday afternoon, along with hazardous to potentially life-threatening Wind Chills tonight to Monday morning, affecting New York City, metropolitan New Jersey, Long Island and Coastal Connecticut.
Strong winds, Snow and blowing Snow:
~ Snow accumulation of 1 to 5 inches are forecasted,
~ Northwestern 30 to 40 mph Winds with Gusts up to 60 mph.
~ Temperatures from 3 below to teens Sunday,
and then below zero Sunday night
~ Wind Chills 20 to 25 below zero
~ Visibilities of One-quarter to one-half mile or less at times
Untreated roads and walks will prove dangerous.
Hazardous Wind Chills could cause frostbite and possibly hypothermia after a brief exposure to cold. If you must venture outdoors, wear a hat and gloves.
Strong Winds may down power lines and tree limbs. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving."
~ National Weather Service
Wind Chill Advisory
At 9:38pm Saturday, the National Weather Service re-issued a Wind Chill Advisory for northeast New Jersey, including West Essex. The Advisory is expected to be in effect from 1pm Saturday afternoon until 1pm Sunday afternoon.
At 9:38pm Saturday, the National Weather Service re-issued a Wind Chill Advisory for northeast New Jersey, including West Essex. The Advisory is expected to be in effect from 1pm Saturday afternoon until 1pm Sunday afternoon.
"Very cold air and strong winds will combine
to generate hazardous to potentially life-threatening Wind Chills
Sunday night into Monday morning.
Frost Bite and possibly Hypothermia could occur
if exposed for more than a brief period and precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves."
~ National Weather Service
High Wind Warning
At 4:05am Sunday, the National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning for northeast New Jersey, including West Essex. The Advisory is expected to be in effect until 2pm Sunday afternoon.
12am to 5am
At 4:05am Sunday, the National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning for northeast New Jersey, including West Essex. The Advisory is expected to be in effect until 2pm Sunday afternoon.
12am to 5am
- BREEZY: 13–18 mph
Moderate breeze - GUSTS: WINDY: 25–32 mph
Strong breeze
- BREEZY: 19–24 mph
Fresh breeze - GUSTS: VERY WINDY: 32-38 mph
Moderate Gale, Difficult to walk against
- WINDY: 25–32 mph
Strong breeze
- GUSTS: STORM WINDS: 55 mph - 60 mph
Whole Gale: Trees are broken off or uprooted, structural damage likely
- WINDY: 25–32 mph
Strong breeze
- GUSTS: STRONG WINDS: 47–54 mph
Strong gale: Small trees blow over
- BREEZY: 19–24 mph
Fresh breeze - GUSTS: STRONG WINDS: 39-46 mph
Fresh Gale, Difficult to drive against
- BREEZY: 19–24 mph
Fresh breeze - GUSTS: VERY WINDY: 32-38 mph
Moderate Gale, Difficult to walk against
- BREEZY: 19–24 mph
Fresh breeze6
"Strong and Damaging Winds are possible
through Sunday afternoon
in New York City, metropolitan New Jersey,
Long Island, New Haven and southern Connecticut.
Strong western 30 to 40 mph Winds,
along with gusts up to 60 mph,
may take down tree limbs and power lines,
and make driving high profile vehicles difficult,
especially on elevated roadways and bridges.
Blowing Snow may reduce Visibilities, even after Snow has stopped falling.
Travel and Snow removal will be difficult and property damage is likely."
~ National Weather Service
| Updated at 6:36am Sunday Currently: 10° ~ Wind Chill: -8° | Saturday's Temperatures Low: 3° ~ Wind Chill: -2° High: 27° ~ Wind Chill: 19° |
| Sunday, Feb. 15 The temperature lowers all day: High: 19° ~ Wind Chill: 6° Low: 6° ~ Wind Chill: -14° |  Partly Cloudy Sunset: 5:30pm |
| Click Here for Live Radar Sunday: 1.4" to 1.5" Snow DEFINITE SNOW
SNOW 1.3" to 1.4" new
0.1" new
|  |
FORECAST
Monday, Feb. 16
Low: -2° ~ Wind Chill: -24°
High: 10° ~ Wind Chill: -6°
Mostly Sunny
Strong Winds
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Low: -1°
High: 26° ~ Wind Chill: 22°
Partly Cloudy to Cloudy
WIDELY SCATTERED SNOW
Wednesday, Feb. 18
AM Low: 18° ~ Wind Chill: 7°
High: 28° ~ Wind Chill: 17°
PM Low: 13° ~ Wind Chill: -1°
Cloudy to Partly Cloudy
WIDELY SCATTERED SNOW
ISOLATED SLIGHT SNOW
Thursday, Feb. 19
Low: 2° ~ Wind Chill: -15°
High: 21° ~ Wind Chill: 10°
Mostly Sunny
Friday, Feb. 20
Low: 3° ~ Wind Chill: -8°
High: 24° ~ Wind Chill: 13°
Mostly Sunny
Update from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service station located in Fairfield's Essex County Airport
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Low: -2° ~ Wind Chill: -24°
High: 10° ~ Wind Chill: -6°
Mostly Sunny
Strong Winds
- no precipitation
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Low: -1°
High: 26° ~ Wind Chill: 22°
Partly Cloudy to Cloudy
WIDELY SCATTERED SNOW
- 12pm to 12am
36% chance
18° to 26° to 21°
Wednesday, Feb. 18
AM Low: 18° ~ Wind Chill: 7°
High: 28° ~ Wind Chill: 17°
PM Low: 13° ~ Wind Chill: -1°
Cloudy to Partly Cloudy
WIDELY SCATTERED SNOW
- 12am to 6am
36% chance
21° to 19°
ISOLATED SLIGHT SNOW
- 6am to 12pm
28% chance
18° to 23°
Thursday, Feb. 19
Low: 2° ~ Wind Chill: -15°
High: 21° ~ Wind Chill: 10°
Mostly Sunny
- no precipitation
Friday, Feb. 20
Low: 3° ~ Wind Chill: -8°
High: 24° ~ Wind Chill: 13°
Mostly Sunny
- no precipitation
Update from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service station located in Fairfield's Essex County Airport
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