Blizzard watch in effect for Monmouth, Ocean, & Middlesex counties

A blizzard watch has been issued January 25th through January 27th for Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex County, and throughout the Northeast.

Blizzard watch

One of the largest snow storms will hit impacting the New Jersey areas Monday through Wednesday.

Reports say there will be up to a foot of snow or more from Northern New Jersey Northeastward Into Parts Of New England.

Timeline

* Locations…The Northeast And Central New Jersey Counties Of Monmouth And Ocean.
* Hazard Types…Heavy Snow With Wind Gusts To 45 Mph Causing Considerable Blowing And Drifting.
* Accumulations…Snow Accumulation Of 10 To 18 Inches.
* Timing…Snow Begins Near Dawn Monday And Should Slow The Morning Commute. There May Be Some Melting Of The Snow On Pavement Monday Afternoon. The Much More Important Portion Of This Storm Begins Sometime Monday Afternoon Or Evening Then Eventually Winds Down Midday Tuesday.
* Impacts…Could Be A Major Impact On Commerce And Travel Monday Night Through Tuesday Morning With Blizzard Conditions Possible.
* Winds…North 20 To 30 Mph With Gusts Up To 45 Mph.
* Temperatures…Mid 20s To Lower 30s.
* Visibilities…One Quarter Mile Or Less At Times Monday Night Into Tuesday Morning.