Pennsville, New Jersey – Snow will begin falling by 10 a.m. Sunday, and up to 18 inches could blanket Salem County before the Monday evening commute ends, threatening to shut down major roadways across southern New Jersey.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Salem County from 10 a.m. Sunday until 6 p.m. Monday. Forecasters expect total snowfall between 14 and 18 inches, with wind gusts reaching 40 mph. The combination of heavy snow and strong winds will create blowing snow and periods of reduced visibility.
While impacts will ripple across New Jersey, Salem County sits in a zone of heavier accumulation. Roads such as Interstate 295, Route 49 and Route 40 could become snow-covered by Sunday afternoon. In Pennsville and surrounding communities, snowfall rates may intensify late Sunday and continue overnight, covering untreated roads ahead of the Monday morning commute. Gusts near 40 mph could drift snow across open stretches and bridges, increasing the risk of spinouts.
Travel could become very difficult to impossible at times, especially late Sunday night through midday Monday. Residents should avoid non-essential travel, prepare emergency kits in vehicles and monitor New Jersey 511 for live road conditions. The warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Monday, and additional advisories could follow if snowfall rates increase.
