Winter Weather Advisory Issued For 16 NJ Counties Ahead Of Weekend Storm

Much of the Garden State will be under a Winter Weather Advisory this weekend as a fast-moving clipper system could drop as much as six inches in some parts of New Jersey, according to the latest forecast.

Almost everywhere will see at least 1 inch of snow Saturday night into Sunday morning, forecasters said. National Weather Service forecasters said that a range of 1 to 4 inches of snow is likely for nearly all of New Jersey, though more is possible in some areas.

Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Cumberland, Ocean, Cape May, Atlantic, Hudson, Union and eastern Essex counties will be under a Winter Weather Advisory starting Saturday night through 1 p.m. Sunday.

"Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous," National Weather Service forecasters said.

Snow totals in those counties are expected to be between 2 and 4 inches, though more could fall.

There is a potential for pockets of heavier snowfall to occur in parts of the mid-Atlantic and southern New England, where snowfall may range from 3 to 6 inches. This is more likely to occur in southern New Jersey and the Delmarva Peninsula, rather than the New York City area, Accuweather said.

Forecasters are warning of slippery, snow-covered roads for travelers. Gusty winds Sunday could also result in snow blowing around. However, no ice is currently expected.

Bitterly cold temperatures are also in store for Sunday though Monday night, with most areas staying below freezing on Monday, National Weather Service forecasters said.

For those who aren't fans of this wintry weather, the good news is that temperatures will start to moderate into next week. Forecasters predict that by Thursday, most of New Jersey will get into the 50s.

Here's the latest forecast.

North Jersey

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 19. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 1 a.m. Low around 24. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday: A chance of snow, mainly before 10 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

Central Jersey

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10 p.m., then snow. Low around 28. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday: A chance of snow before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

South Jersey

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 4 a.m. Low around 28. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Sunday: Snow likely, mainly before 10 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.