NJ Snow: Totals Increase, Statewide Weather Advisory Issued

NEW JERSEY — A winter weather advisory has been issued for all of New Jersey ahead of a snowstorm expected to bring up to 6 inches of snow to parts of the state early Friday, forecasters said.

A period of snow is expected to bring widespread accumulating snowfall to the region overnight with most snow falling between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Though widespread snowfall of 2 to 5 inches is expected across much of the region, a narrow band could set up and drop 6 inches in some areas.

As of Thursday morning, forecasters remained uncertain about where this heavier snow may fall, though the highest probability for higher snow accumulations is south and east of the I-95 corridor, forecasters said.

Winter weather advisories are in effect across the state’s 21 counties from 10 p.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday.

Temperatures will be in the mid 20s to low 30s as snow falls overnight. Gale force winds are expected across the Atlantic coastal waters and Lower Delaware Bay.

The forecasted snowfall comes just days after a snowstorm slammed Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May counties, while most of central and northern New Jersey did not see any snow. Read more: 14 Inches Of Snow In Parts Of NJ Monday: See Snow Totals

The latest storm also comes one day after icy road conditions contributed to school delays and closures, traffic and hundreds of accidents.

State Police responded to 262 crashes and 125 calls for motorist aid from 4 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, a department spokesperson told Patch. Read more: 2 Dead, Dozens Hurt As Hundreds Crash On NJ's Icy Roads

The National Weather Service warns that the upcoming storm could cause more issues for the morning commute on Friday.

“The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute,” the weather service said. "Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511.”

Here’s the latest forecast:

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 28. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday: A chance of snow, mainly before 9 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

Sunday: Rain, mainly after 1 p.m. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Sunday Night: Rain likely before 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.