US EditionBlizzard, Winter Storm Warnings in Effect, 12-18 Inches of Snow Possible in Philadelphia with More at the Shore
A nor'easter will bring 18 to 24 inches of snow to the Jersey Shore and cause coastal flooding with strong winds, prompting a state of emergency, officials said.
- On Feb. 22, 2026, the National Weather Service's Mount Holly office issued a blizzard warning for Monmouth and Ocean counties, predicting 18 to 24 inches of snow with precipitation starting Sunday morning.
- Meteorologists say the storm will intensify as a nor'easter over the warm Atlantic waters, with cold upper‑air allowing heavy snow to form when precipitation becomes intense Sunday night.
- A coastal flood watch is in effect from 9 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday as gusts topping 50 mph threaten shore areas, with Mamdani saying `If that occurs, the city will deploy field response teams and determine further interagency actions from DEP.`
- Officials warned of widespread closures and impacts as blizzard conditions lead to life-threatening travel, with Tier 1 road restrictions starting at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sherrill said.
- Forecasters warned the storm could reach from Washington to Boston along I‑95, with snow totals potentially doubling Jan. 25, 2026, though forecast uncertainty remains, regional meteorologists said.
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Blizzard, winter storm warnings in effect, 12-18 inches of snow possible in Philadelphia with more at the shore
A blizzard warning is in effect for the I-95 corridor, the Poconos and all of New Jersey and Delaware as a potentially record-breaking snow storm bears down on the region.
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Blizzard conditions possible in latest storm warning for PA, NJ; expected snow amounts increased
The National Weather Service is now saying 10 to 20 inches of snow could hit the Philadelphia region of southeastern PA and NJ Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 into Monday, with areas of 18 to 25 inches possible.
Not just snow: Long Island, NYC and Jersey Shore face flooding threats during storm
Yes, Sunday's storm could bring record snowfall totals to parts of the tri-state and create chaos on the roads, especially overnight Sunday through the Monday morning commute. But snow and wind aren't the only threat. Some parts of the tri-state could see flooding as well, particularly low-lying areas near the shore.
Blizzard Warning Targets Jersey Shore
TOMS RIVER — Just as all of the snow from the January storm finally melted, there is now a bullseye on the Garden State, especially the Jersey Shore! A powerful winter storm is set to hammer the region including Ocean and Monmouth Counties, where forecasters warn of blizzard conditions, up to 20 inches of snow and wind gusts reaching 55 mph. The National Weather Service placed Monmouth, Ocean and southeastern Burlington counties under a blizzard…
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