Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Ocean County for 1-3 Inches of Snow

The snowfall forecast for the Jersey Shore through Feb. 13, 2022. (Credit: NWS)

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the bulk of the state, including Ocean County, calling for 1-3 inches of snow to fall overnight into Sunday.

The advisory will be in effect from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Snow is expected with total accumulation between 1-3 inches, the advisory said.

“Expect slippery conditions on untreated roads and walkways,” the advisory said. “Slow down and use extra caution if driving.”

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The NWS forecast for the local area calls for a slight chance of rain before 1 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., after which the precipitation will change to all snow. Less than an inch of snow is expected to fall overnight.

On Sunday, snow is likely before 1 p.m. It will otherwise be cloudy with a high of 35 degrees. Another inch or less of snow is expected during the morning and daytime hours. A slight chance of snow or light snow will remain before 7 p.m. Sunday at which point the system is expected to move out of the region.

Sun will return Monday, but with a high of just 29 degrees.