02/22/2026
A potentially historic winter storm is expected to impact Burlington County tonight and tomorrow and the Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Office of Emergency Management are encouraging residents to prepare for significant snow accumulations and other impacts.
The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for the entire county, warning of potential snow accumulations of between 18 and 30 inches or more across the county. The snow is expected to begin later this afternoon and grow increasingly heavy, with potential rates of up to 3-inches an hour expected between 10 tonight and 7 AM tomorrow.
Forecasts call for between 18 to 24 inches of snow to accumulate in the western half of Burlington County and between 24 to 30 inches in the eastern half.
Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph are also expected, resulting in drastically reduced visibility and snow drifting.
Travel during the storm will be extremely dangerous, and residents should prepare for the possibility of prolonged power outages.
“We’re preparing for the potential of history-making snow and the likelihood of severe impacts,” said Burlington County Commissioner Director Dr. Felicia Hopson. “We know many residents are snow weary, but this storm is not one anyone should underestimate. Our emergency management team, first responders and County Public Works crews are ready, but it’s imperative that residents remain home and sheltered. We’re also asking residents to check on any family, friends or neighbors who may be vulnerable and in need of assistance. By working together and caring for one another, we will make it through this storm.”
Emergency Operations Center
Burlington County activated its Emergency Operations Center in the County Public Safety Building in advance of the storm and has it staffed with emergency management and public safety officials and representatives from County departments, including Public Works, Public Safety, Health, Human Services, Information Technology and more. The center will remain active for the duration of the County’s storm response.
County roads
Burlington County now has 68 trucks equipped for plowing and salting operations, up from 64 that were available and used during the late January storm.
In advance of the storm, the New Jersey Department of Transportation is reducing the speed limits to 35 mph on all intestate and state highways in New Jersey, including the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway. The reduced limit will begin at 3 PM today and remain in place until further notice. The CODE Blue declaration is expected to remain in place until at least 7 AM Wednesday.
A commercial vehicle travel restriction is also in place on Interstate 295 and several other interstate highways beginning at 3 PM today.
CODE BLUE
Due to the forecast of subfreezing temperatures and snow, a CODE BLUE Weather Emergency will take effect this evening at 7 PM. During the Code Blue, the County provides short-term sheltering for homeless in clean, safe locations.
Residents in need of Code Blue sheltering should contact the Burlington County Board of Social Services at 609-261-1000 or the Burlington County Housing HUB is 609-265-5185 Monday-Friday between 8AM-5PM. After hours, weekends, and holidays, contact NJ 211 by dialing 2-1-1.
Learn more about the County's blizzard preparations at https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/2682
