Weather Statement For Maplewood: 'Frostbite Can Occur' Tuesday; Possible Snow On Weekend

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — With wind chills predicted to be "sub zero" on Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for Essex County.

The statement says:

"Sub-zero wind chills late tonight into Tuesday morning...Wind chills of near 0 to 10 below zero are likely late tonight into Tuesday morning. This will be from temperatures around 5 to 10 degrees across the interior areas combined with northwest winds of around 10 to 15 mph. For coastal areas, this will be from temperatures around 10 degrees."

They advised: "If you need to be outside, be prepared for the wind and cold, and dress in layers and wear a hat, heavy coat, as well as gloves or mittens. Frostbite can occur in a short amount of time, so dress in layers and make sure all exposed skin is protected."

What About Snow?

While snow has not been predicted through Friday, the NWS predicts that there may be an accumulation Saturday overnight into early Sunday. Keep an eye on the forecast for Essex County here as the weekend nears, and keep watching Patch.

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