How Much Snow Will West Orange Get This Weekend, Elsewhere?

Winter Storm Iola will blow into West Orange this weekend, bringing freezing rain, ice, and yes, even some snow.

The nor’easter, which could bring nearly a half-a-foot of snow to parts of New Jersey, is slated to strike the region beginning late Friday, and last until Saturday morning.

The National Weather Service is predicting a 100 percent chance of snow tonight, a wintery mix tomorrow, with snow likely falling into Saturday night. A total accumulation of up to six inches could fall in West Orange this weekend.

The National Weather Service has issued a “Winter Weather Advisory,” in effect from 9 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday, for snow and freezing rain covering nearly all of New Jersey.

West Orange will likely see one to three inches of snow tonight with lows around 28 degrees, the NWS reports.

On Saturday, ice accumulation, freezing rain, and more snow could cause treacherous conditions for drivers. There will up to one to three inches of new snow on Saturday, as well as ice accumulation. Drivers are urged to proceed with caution and watch out for black ice.

A chance of snow is expected for Sunday night with lows around 22 degrees. There is a 50 percent chance of snow on Sunday night. There is also a 50 percent chance of snow on Monday, the NWS reports.

Saturday’s not a commuter day, but it could be day for travel sports, SATs, weekend work, and other important activities that require some driving. Here’s a list of resources that could prove useful for the travelers:

• West Orange Police
• National Weather Service predictions
• 511NJ Travel Information - Traffic cameras
• Bus and Train Schedules
• Motorist Assistance in New Jersey
• NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway Road Conditions
• NJ TRANSIT
• PATH Alerts

Capture a great snow snapshot? Send your winter weather photos to Patch Editor, Emily Everson, at emily.everson@patch.com.

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