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6 Inches Of Snow Possible For NJ In Latest Forecast
Forecasters say that a storm Sunday night into Monday could drop up to 6 inches of snow in South Jersey.
NEW JERSEY — Forecasters are predicting a heavier snowfall for South Jersey on Sunday, as several rounds of Arctic air are headed to the Eastern United States.
AccuWeather predicts there will be at least three major blasts of Arctic air in the coming days and weeks. The first outbreak will be Friday and Saturday. The second blast can be expected mid-week next week, from Jan. 7-8. A third round is predicted on Jan. 11-12.
A light dusting of snow Friday will be followed by up to 6 inches of snow Monday, as two winter storms hit New Jersey during the first frigid blast that will send temperatures dipping to the 20s.
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A storm prediction map from AccuWeather shows South Jersey receiving 3 to 6 inches of snow, with Central Jersey getting 1 to 3 inches and none at all far up north.
The chances of far South Jersey (south of Philadelphia) receiving more than 4 inches of snow are between 60 to 70 percent as of Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
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AccuWeather forecasters warn that the timing of this storm, Sunday night into Monday morning, could disrupt travel during commutes with slippery conditions.
It should fade late Monday, though flurries and light snow could continue through the evening, the National Weather Service said.
As frigid temperatures continue, the snow will likely stick around for a while. AccuWeather says there's a chance of another winter storm late next week, which could bring snow and ice along the Atlantic coast. But it's too early for any solid details on that.
Here's the latest forecast.
North Jersey
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night: A chance of snow after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Monday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Central Jersey
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night: A chance of snow after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Monday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 33.
South Jersey
Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night: A chance of snow showers before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.
Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 33.
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