7 Inches Of Snow, Sleet To Slam NJ In Post-Christmas Storm: Latest Forecast

A messy wintry mix of snow, sleet and ice has a near 100 percent chance to hit New Jersey Friday, forecasters say.

Parts of New Jersey could see up to 7 inches of snow as total projections continue to escalate.

National Weather Service forecasters said Wednesday they were near 100 percent certain that New Jersey would see wintry precipitation Dec. 26 that be hazardous for holiday travelers.

It will begin Friday afternoon into the evening, and travel impacts could last through Saturday morning.

"Folks with travel plans from Friday afternoon through Friday night should expect impacts to their plans, as road conditions will likely deteriorate during this time with snowy and/or icy roads," National Weather Service forecasters said.

Sleet and freezing rain is also possible. A wintry mix is more likely in South Jersey. AccuWeather forecasters warned that this can also be dangerous.

"While sleet is challenging to travel upon, it can offer some modest traction," AccuWeather forecasters said. "However, a glaze of freezing rain is also expected in some areas, which will further worsen travel conditions."

National Weather Service forecasters added that it's possible for some areas to get 1 to 2 inches or more of pure sleet.

No warnings or watches have been issued as of Wednesday morning, but forecasters said that they may be issued in the future.

The next storm system moves in late Sunday into early Monday. However, forecasters expect this to be more mild than Friday's snowstorm. It will be mostly wet, bringing beneficial rain, according to the National Weather Service.

Following that will be blustery, cold conditions.