Newark, New Jersey – Snow has made a steady impact across New Jersey this winter, with northern parts of the state seeing the most consistent accumulation from late September through early February. While major coastal storms have been limited, repeated light to moderate events have added up across interior and higher-elevation areas.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s National Snowfall Analysis, northern New Jersey has recorded between 2 and 4 feet of snow since Sept. 30. The highest seasonal totals are focused in Sussex, Morris, and Warren counties, where elevation and colder temperatures have supported more frequent snowfall and longer-lasting snow cover.
Communities such as High Point, Vernon, Morristown, Hackettstown, and Newton are near the top of that range, with snowpack lingering after many storms. These conditions have contributed to periodic travel slowdowns on Routes 80, 287, and 23, especially during early morning and overnight hours.
Central New Jersey, including areas around Trenton and New Brunswick, generally falls closer to the lower end of the range, while snowfall totals drop off more sharply toward South Jersey. Atlantic City, Cape May, and coastal communities have seen lighter accumulations overall, though brief bursts of snow have still caused isolated slick spots.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation continues to remind drivers that refreeze can create icy conditions even days after a storm. With winter still ongoing, additional systems could push seasonal totals higher in the north, and more advisories or statements may be issued before the season concludes.
