A winter storm is projected to impact northern New Jersey, bringing between 1 to 4 inches of snow on Tuesday. Some areas may even receive up to 5 inches, according to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service.
N.J. Weather Forecast: Snowfall Expected This Week
The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center indicated that a winter storm threat is increasing across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions starting early next week. Snowfall is expected to commence late Monday evening, leading into Tuesday.
Forecast Details
- Expected Snowfall: 1 to 4 inches across northern New Jersey.
- Potential Maximum: Up to 5 inches in higher elevations of western Passaic and Sussex counties.
- Precipitation Type: Transition from snow in northern areas to rain in central and southern regions.
- Timing: Precipitation will begin late Monday and continue through Tuesday, ending Tuesday night.
Counties north and west of the I-95 corridor could accumulate at least 1 inch of snow, marking the area’s first significant winter storm of the season. Coastal areas are predicted to see more rain than snow.
Conditions Leading Up to the Storm
Prior to the arrival of the snow, a light rain is expected on Sunday. Rain is anticipated to start in the morning and spread across New Jersey by afternoon, with total rainfall estimates between 0.15 to 0.25 inches.
- Sunday’s High Temperatures:
- Northwestern areas: Low to mid-40s.
- Southern and coastal areas: Near 50 degrees.
Following Sunday’s rain, dry conditions will return briefly on Monday with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to mid-40s. Cloud cover will increase later in the day as the winter storm approaches.
Looking Ahead
The post-storm period is expected to bring high pressure, leading to dry conditions for the remainder of the week. However, temperatures will be around 10 degrees below normal, with highs mostly in the 30s and 40s.
Forecasters are also monitoring the possibility of another winter storm impacting the area next weekend, although details remain uncertain.
Residents in northern New Jersey are advised to prepare for winter weather conditions this Tuesday as forecasts continue to evolve.
