'Confidence Increasing' For Thursday Snow In NJ: Latest Forecast

NEW JERSEY — "Confidence is increasing" for some light snowfall Thursday in New Jersey, the National Weather Service said Wednesday morning.

The snowfall will be light and impacts are "expected to be limited at best" but could create slippery conditions on untreated roads during the evening commute.

The snow is expected to start after 4 p.m. and move offshore between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. New Jersey is expected to see a dusting of less than an inch, forecasters say.

Here is a map of the impact area:

❄️ Confidence is increasing for some potential light snowfall occurring Thursday afternoon & evening within the highlighted areas. A dusting generally less than 1" is anticipated, although portions of E PA near/north of I-78 could end up in the 1-2" range. #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx pic.twitter.com/ehMoaMSyqC
— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) January 15, 2025

On Friday and through the weekend, the high temperature could be in the 40s, but the cold will return Sunday night, along with another chance of snow.

The Weather Service said there is a 30 percent chance of snow Sunday evening into the night, but details on that system are unclear at this time. Check back for details.

Here's the latest forecast.

North Jersey

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers after 4 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 10 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Saturday: Rain likely after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Sunday: A chance of snow after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Central Jersey

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: A chance of snow showers after 4 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers before 1 a.m. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Saturday: Rain likely after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Sunday: A chance of snow after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

South Jersey

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: A chance of snow showers after 4 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers before 1 a.m. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 22. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

Saturday: Rain likely after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Sunday: A chance of rain and snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

With reporting from Kara Seymour of Patch