Slick Roads, Cold Blast In Burlington Co.: See Winter Storm Forecast

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — The worst of the upcoming winter storm will likely skip Burlington County. But residents could face slick roads as cold temperatures continue to persist, according to weather officials.

The storm is expected to hit the area early Tuesday morning, with the chance of a few flakes and some sleet at the onset, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). But a quick change to rain is predicted by daybreak.

Unlike North Jersey and much of Eastern Pennsylvania, little-to-no snow will accumulate south of the I-95 corridor, according to the NWS's regional office in Mount Holly.

In Burlington County, the greatest concern is for those driving early Tuesday morning as temperature fall overnight. Drivers should use caution.

Overall, about an inch of rain could fall in the area through Tuesday afternoon.

A stretch of cold weather will persist for much of the week. A "Code Blue" is in effect, which will open up warming centers nightly until Friday. Those who need a place to sleep can click here for more info.

Here's the NWS's latest forecast for northwestern Burlington County as of 5 p.m. Monday:

• Monday night: Mostly cloudy. A chance of sleet after midnight. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
• Tuesday: Rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
• Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
• Wednesday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
• Wednesday night: Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
• Thursday: Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
• Thursday night: Mostly clear. Cold with lows 15 to 20.
• Friday: Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s.
• Friday night: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Cold with lows in the mid 20s.
• Saturday: Partly sunny. A chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.