Snow, Ice Arrive As Christmas Eve Storm Hits NJ: See Latest Forecast

NEW JERSEY — Snow and rain are moving through New Jersey on this Christmas Eve morning, creating slippery conditions for travelers, and forecasters say precipitation will last until the early afternoon.

Forecasters predict that much of the state will see less than 1 inch of snow with this storm, but warned that untreated surfaces will quickly become icy as people travel for the holidays.

As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, temperatures were still hovering in the low 20s across most of the state, and are expected to rise into the 30s by the afternoon.

"While accumulations will be light, cold road surfaces may quickly result in very slippery conditions after the snow begins to accumulate," the National Weather Service said. "Anyone with travel plans should use extra caution and allow extra time."

Winter weather advisories are in place until 1 p.m. for the following counties, as ice may form: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem.

The rest of the state is under a special weather statement until 10 a.m. for minor snow accumulation and some freezing rain, as bands of precipitation cross the state. The storm system is likely to mix with some rain before moving out of the area by 1 p.m., said forecasters.

AccuWeather says New Jersey still has a low chance of a White Christmas, as temperatures will warm enough for most snowfall to melt.

Still, travelers should "brace for delays and hazardous conditions" if they are headed to their destination by car or plane, the private weather service said.

There have been 50 flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport as of 9:10 a.m. Tuesday and six planes cancelled, according to FlightAware. You may also see current highway conditions in New Jersey here.

Here is the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day forecast from the National Weather Service:

North Jersey

Tuesday: Snow before 10am. High near 37. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

Christmas Day: Sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Light north wind.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.

Central Jersey

Tuesday: Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 39. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tuesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. North wind around 5 mph.

Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.

South Jersey

Tuesday: Snow and freezing rain likely before noon, then a chance of rain between noon and 2pm. Cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 41. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North wind around 5 mph.

Christmas Day: Sunny, with a high near 40. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.