Winter Storm to Drench Northern New Jersey with Snow

A major storm is headed for northern New Jersey on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Some areas could get up to 8 inches, mainly in elevated spots like Sussex and Passaic Counties.

This storm is part of a larger weather system impacting the Midwest and the Northeast. It's the first significant snowfall of the season for many in the area. Snow will start early Tuesday, then move out by night. The storm's pace will keep totals low except where it heavily falls in northern New Jersey.

The main impact is on northwest New Jersey, especially above 1,500 feet. Accumulations could reach 4-8 inches in locations like the southern Poconos and northwestern areas. Snowfall rates could hit an inch per hour, causing issues for morning commuters. By afternoon, snow might turn to rain, with 1-4 inches likely in parts of eastern Pennsylvania and central and northern New Jersey northwest of I-95.

Southeast of the I-95 corridor, areas like central and southern New Jersey will mainly experience rain. Totals here, including any melted snow, will range between 0.75 and 1.25 inches. Flooding isn't expected at this time.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for eastern Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey, alerting people to snow and difficult travel conditions. Issues are anticipated, especially north and west of I-95. New York City and Philadelphia might experience a mix of snow, sleet, and rain.

Strong winds could increase Tuesday evening. Gusts might reach 35 knots across New Jersey and Delaware coastal waters. Seas could rise to 5-8 feet, making it hazardous for small vessels. The rough conditions will persist through Tuesday night.

New York City has activated parts of its flash-flood plan due to concerns about rain and drainage as the storm approaches. Heavy rain combined with drainage problems could cause urban flooding during the storm.

This storm aligns with a larger winter pattern predicted from December 2025 to February 2026. The northern Mid-Atlantic and New England could experience significant effects from storms following a coastal path. This often leads to mixed precipitation and shifting snow/rain boundaries, especially in southern New Jersey.

Typically, this type of coastal storm path creates complex weather conditions, with colder air inland bringing snow to higher elevations and rain along the coast. While the storm's speed will limit how long snow falls heavily, it may still disrupt travel during peak snow times, especially in higher areas of northern New Jersey and the southern Poconos.