More Snow Headed To NJ: See Latest Forecast

NEW JERSEY — Another round of snow is in the forecast for Thursday night that could bring up to four inches of snow to parts of New Jersey, forecasters said.

A period of moderate to heavy snow is expected to fall across most of the region Thursday night through Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Widespread snowfall accumulations of at least 2 to 4 inches are expected along and southeast of the Interstate 95 corridor. Slightly less snow of about 1 to 3 inches is expected in northwestern New Jersey.

A band with higher accumulations of 4 to 6 inches is likely with this storm, but as of Wednesday morning forecasters are uncertain where this may occur.

Looking ahead to Thursday overnight into Friday, here is our latest snowfall forecast. Confidence remains high that the majority of the area will receive accumulating snow. Head to https://t.co/3RSKJlKkoq for the latest updates to the forecast. ❄️🌨️❄️ #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx #PAwx pic.twitter.com/TGnSNwLDwe
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Most of the snow is likely to fall in a short period from midnight to 6 a.m. Friday. Along the Jersey Shore, forecasters said there’s a chance that rain could mix in with the snow early morning.

The forecasted snowfall comes just days after a snowstorm slammed Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May counties with snow totals reaching double digits. Read more: 14 Inches Of Snow In Parts Of NJ Monday: See Snow Totals

Temperatures will be in the mid 20s to low 30s as snow falls Thursday night. Gusty winds of up to 35 mph are possible along the Jersey Shore.

On Wednesday morning, the weather service issued a winter weather advisory statewide as freezing rain fell on slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges.

“Temperatures are warming across the area. There may still be lingering ice patches over untreated surfaces,” the weather service said. “Travel with caution the rest of the morning.”

Speed limits on the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway have been reduced to 45 mph due to slippery conditions as crews salt the roads, according to 511nj.org.

Here’s the latest forecast:

Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after 1 a.m. Low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday: A chance of snow before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 10 a.m. then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers before 4 a.m. then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.