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The 8 ways it snows at the Jersey Shore

By Meteorologist Joe Martucci With the cold, many of us think snow. In the beach towns, we average around 15 inches of snow in a winter. Meanwhile, inland areas in Atlantic and Cape May counties typically see between 16 and 20 inches of snow in a winter. By my count there are eight ways that…
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Save the dates for these 12 Jersey Shore weather events

Swapping the previous year’s calendar in December for the new one in January is a social construct. January is still climatological winter. The shortest day of the year, the winter solstice, was already in December and the coldest days are still ahead of us. In fact, in the weather world, a “water year” runs October…
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How likely is a White Christmas in New Jersey?

Even if you wish you lived in South Florida, far away from any winter weather, chances are the thought of snow on Christmas puts at least a small grin on your face. A white Christmas and first night of Hanukkah (both are Dec. 25 this year) is hard to come by at the South Jersey…
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The Polar Vortex and NJ: What you need to know

The polar vortex It’s been meteorology’s biggest buzz word in our everyday weather conversations since it gained fame in 2014. However, it’s often misused and misunderstood. As with most things in life, it’s more complicated than it seems. Yes, the polar vortex is generally responsible for deep cold and even snowstorms during the winter. However,…
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NJ’s wet start to 2024 has dampened drought impact

Did you know? The wettest start to the year on record for Atlantic City International Airport may have saved us from an exceptional drought today. Despite a historic dry spell gripping the state—now the worst since 2002—the rainy start to 2024 kept conditions from being even more dire. ➡️ As of November, all of New…
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Community observers contribute to America’s largest volunteer weather network

Discover how community observers are making a difference in weather forecasting and drought monitoring in New Jersey. Learn about their vital role in America’s largest volunteer weather network, CoCoRaHS, and find out how you can join this impactful initiative. Community observers contribute to America’s largest volunteer weather network – Shore Local Newsmagazine
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What is the winter outlook?

It hasn’t felt like it lately, but winter is coming. With that comes the promise of bone-chilling cold, and yes, at least the talk of snow. After all, our earliest date for measurable snowfall at Atlantic City International Airport is Nov. 5. With that comes the always exciting winter outlook. Interest in the winter ahead…
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What if Hurricane Milton hit New Jersey?

What’s the worst case hurricane scenario for NJ? A category 3. There’s a 1.5-1.7% chance of that happening on any given year. Here’s what the storm surge would look like if that happened. What if Hurricane Milton hit New Jersey? – Shore Local Newsmagazine
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National Weather Service simplifies cold weather alerts

Winter is coming. The show “Game of Thrones” made that line famous in its season premiere in 2011. Learn more about extreme cold alerts from the National Weather Service in my latest Shore Local Magazine column. National Weather Service simplifies cold weather alerts – Shore Local Newsmagazine
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Coastal flooding explained

The five causes of ‘sunny day flooding’ By Meteorologist Joe Martucci Every time there’s “sunny day flooding,” many ask how. That’s this week’s topic in my Shore Local Newsmagazine column. Coastal flooding explained – Shore Local Newsmagazine











