Isolated instances of major flooding cannot be ruled out. May 40 60 80 100 20 Office of the New Jersey State Climatologist () Remove Chart. Coastal flooding is likely and could reach moderate levels as early as Monday morning along the Atlantic coast and Delaware Bay with additional coastal flooding possible Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning.Inland, gusts could reach 35 to 45 mph, resulting in reduced visibility and very hazardous travel in blowing and drifting snow, and isolated power outages. Strong winds will develop especially near the coast and over the waters with gusts reaching 40 to 50-plus mph, strongest on Monday, resulting in hazardous boating conditions and potential power outages.Snow will likely continue into Tuesday, but additional accumulation then will be limited.
The heaviest snow is likely on Monday, when rates could exceed 1 inch per hour in the heaviest bands. There remains some uncertainty in the snowfall forecast, but confidence is high in a high impact winter storm for most areas.Significant snowfall is expected, with the heaviest amounts favored over eastern Pennsylvania and central and northern New Jersey.Precipitation changes back to snow by late Monday before slowly winding down on Tuesday.Tonight into Monday morning, a mix with or change to sleet and rain is likely from the coast up to near the I-95 corridor. Steady snow will continue in most areas through this evening.Charge your devices, and if you experience a power outage – report it immediately. There's a high potential for power outages due to heavy snow and high winds. I've connected with all of the major utilities in preparation for the expected winter storm.