MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Winter is sticking around, with a fresh layer of snow blanketing parts of northern New Jersey, including Morris County, this past weekend.
Sunday’s winter storm brought significant snowfall to Morris County, placing several areas among the top totals reported to the National Weather Service. Kinnelon led with 7 inches, followed by Denville with 6.3 inches, Randolph with 6 inches, and Morristown with 5 inches.
Although the forecast no longer calls for snow, Tuesday is expected to bring more winter weather, with very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero predicted for much of Morris County.
According to an alert from the National Weather Service, cold wind chills could lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Exposure of unprotected skin to these temperatures could result in frostbite or hypothermia.
Residents are urged to use caution when traveling outside. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing, including a hat and gloves, to protect against the extreme cold.
Here is a roundup of snowfall totals reported around Morris County, according to reports by the National Weather Service:
Kinnelon: 7.0 in Green Pond: 6.8 in Denville: 6.3 in Jefferson Twp: 6.3 in Mine Hill Twp: 6.3 in Mount Arlington: 6.1 in 1 SW Schooleys Mountain: 6.1 in Kinnelon 1.4 SE: 6.0 in Randolph: 6.0 in Budd Lake: 5.9 in Lake Hopatcong: 5.8 in Mendham: 5.8 in Butler: 5.5 in Chatham: 5.3 in Rockaway: 5.2 in Boonton: 5.0 in Chatham: 5.0 in Morristown: 5.0 in Pompton Plains: 5.0 in Denville Twp 1.5 ESE: 4.7 in Parsippany: 4.7 in Madison: 4.5 in Whippany: 4.0 in Brookside: 3.8 in
On Tuesday, drivers should expect slippery road conditions and are advised to slow down and exercise caution while traveling.
