First Major Snow Possible In Wayne This Weekend: See Forecast

WAYNE, NJ — A major storm this weekend could break the “snow drought” that Wayne and much of New Jersey have been in since the last significant snowfall along the East Coast, forecasters said.

AccuWeather and National Weather Service experts predicted that a strong coastal system will hit the state this weekend with heavy precipitation and gusty winds, and also some flakes in the forecast for the Garden State. The best chance for snow will be along the I-78 corridor, and points north and west of the interstate, said forecasters.

As of the latest NWS forecast, Wayne Township is expected to see some snow beginning on Saturday afternoon, continuing overnight into Sunday. Blustery winds will also be on tap for the weekend, said forecasters.

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"The most significant wintry effects from the storm will be limited to about 12 hours or so that straddle Saturday night to Sunday evening," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Courtney Travis said.

The NWS added that it is "much too early to get specific" with details on the storm's track, estimated precipitation, and wind impacts. But, weather forecasters are advising residents in North Jersey and around the rest of the state to keep an eye on how the storm track develops.

Here is an extended forecast for Wayne Township, from the National Weather Service:

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 42. Light west wind becoming northwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Saturday: A chance of rain and snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Saturday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday: Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.