Predicted Freezing Rain Brings Winter Weather Advisory In Morris Co.

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Forecasters say freezing rain and accumulating ice could make for messy travel around Morris County as precipitation moves into the area, continuing Tuesday night and into Wednesday.

A winter weather advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday in the county and some higher elevations may even see some snow, per the National Weather Service. Sussex County, western Bergen County, and western Passaic County are also under advisories.

Light freezing rain is possible Tuesday afternoon, as well as in the evening and overnight into Wednesday.

"Freezing rain mixed at times with sleet and even a little snow can be expected at the highest elevations in the northern part of the county, with a change to rain likely for a time this afternoon in the lower elevations before a change back to a wintry mix at night," NWS forecasters said Tuesday morning.

Total ice accumulations of one-tenth of an inch are possible over the highest terrain in the northern part of the county, possibly limited to several hundredths of an inch in other parts. However, forecasters said even a little ice could still make for slippery sidewalks, roads, and bridges during the morning and evening commute.

"All areas are expected to see any lingering precipitation change to rain by Wednesday afternoon," the NWS alert said.

Here is the latest forecast from the National Weather Service for Morris County:

Tuesday: Cloudy with a chance of light rain. A chance of light freezing rain late this morning, then occasional light freezing rain this afternoon. Additional ice accumulation around a trace. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Tuesday Night: Occasional light rain and light snow. A chance of light freezing rain in the evening, then occasional light freezing rain after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Ice accumulation around a trace. Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Wednesday: Occasional light rain with a chance of light freezing rain in the morning, then occasional rain in the afternoon. Ice accumulation around a trace. Highs in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Wednesday Night: Rain. Lows in the upper 30s. Temperature rising into the lower 40s after midnight. South winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Thursday: Rain. Not as cool with highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Thursday Night: Rain. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

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