The snow forecast for a quick-hitting winter storm this weekend has increased, with widespread totals of 1 to 4 inches now expected across New Jersey.
Snow is expected to start falling on Saturday night and continue into Sunday morning, followed by very cold temperatures and wind chills in the single digits, the National Weather Service said.
“This may start as some light rain or a rain/snow mix south and east of I-95 before quickly changing to all snow,” the weather service said. “Snowfall intensity may increase for a time early Sunday morning.”
Forecasters have increased the snowfall forecasts for a winter storm expected overnight into Sunday morning, with a widespread totals of 1 to 4 inches now expected. Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills will follow the storm on Sunday.AccuWeather
The steadiest snowfall is expected between midnight and sunrise Sunday.
Snow totals of 2 to 4 inches are forecast for areas along and south of Interstate 95, including the Jersey Shore and southern counties.
Northern and northwestern New Jersey should see 1 to 2 inches.
AccuWeather’s snowfall forecast for New Jersey calls for 1 to 3 inches across the entire state.
Forecasters have increased the snowfall forecasts for a winter storm expected overnight into Sunday morning, with a widespread totals of 1 to 4 inches now expected. Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills will follow the storm on Sunday.AccuWeather
Some coastal areas may briefly see a wintry mix at the onset before changing to all snow.
Forecasters note the timing and snowfall totals could shift if the system speeds up or slows down.
Forecasters have increased the snowfall forecasts for a winter storm expected overnight into Sunday morning, with a widespread totals of 1 to 4 inches now expected. Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills will follow the storm on Sunday.National Weather Service
Snow should taper off from west to east Sunday morning through early afternoon as an Arctic front sweeps through.
Winds will increase Sunday afternoon with gusts of 25 to 30 mph creating areas of blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility, the weather service said.
Forecasters have increased the snowfall forecasts for a winter storm expected overnight into Sunday morning, with a widespread totals of 1 to 4 inches now expected. Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills will follow the storm on Sunday.National Weather Service and AccuWeather
Wind chills will drop into the single digits Sunday night, with some areas approaching zero degrees, especially in northern counties.
Dangerously cold temperatures are expected Sunday night into Monday morning, with lows in the teens across most of New Jersey and near 10 degrees in far northern areas.
“The coldest time frame is Sunday night through Monday night,” the weather service said.
High temperatures Monday will remain below freezing for nearly the entire state.
Gusty winds of 20 to 25 mph will continue Monday making it feel even colder.
Forecasters have increased the snowfall forecasts for a winter storm expected overnight into Sunday morning, with a widespread totals of 1 to 4 inches now expected. Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills will follow the storm on Sunday.National Weather Service
Conditions begin to moderate Tuesday, though it will remain cold with lighter winds.
Wednesday will continue the gradual increase in temperatures, though they’ll remain below normal.
A significant pattern change arrives Thursday, with much milder air pushing temperatures into the 50s across much of New Jersey.
Rain is possible Thursday, mainly in the afternoon and evening.
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