Camden, New Jersey – Roads across South Jersey could become impassable before midday as a blizzard drops up to 25 inches of snow and drives wind gusts to 45 mph through 6 p.m. Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, a Blizzard Warning remains in effect from 10 a.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Monday for Camden, Gloucester, Cumberland and northwestern Burlington counties. Snow will intensify this afternoon, with the most severe conditions developing tonight. Forecasters warn snowfall rates may exceed 2 inches per hour, while gusty winds create widespread blowing snow and near-zero visibility.
Major corridors including Interstate 295, the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 42 and Route 55 are expected to deteriorate rapidly, especially on bridges and open stretches. Conditions are likely to worsen ahead of the Monday morning commute and remain hazardous into the evening drive. Even plowed roads may quickly become snow covered again due to drifting.
Heavy, wind-driven snow could snap tree limbs and cause isolated power outages from Cherry Hill to Millville and Mount Holly. Officials urge residents to avoid non-essential travel, charge devices and prepare for extended time indoors. If travel is unavoidable, carry a winter survival kit and check road conditions by dialing 511.
Snow will taper gradually during the day Monday, but gusty winds will continue to reduce visibility and drift snow into roadways. Additional advisories may follow as the storm pulls away late Monday.
