Incoming Storm To Bring Rain, Possible Snow Over Thanksgiving Week

NEW JERSEY — A rainy week is ahead for the Garden State, with the possibility of snow for some on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, according to the latest forecast.

The good news is that the busy travel day of Wednesday will be spared, as the first round of rain will arrive Tuesday during the day, and then it'll start raining again overnight Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters are still tracking the Thanksgiving storm, as there are two different scenarios that could play out. Depending on which of these happens, the severity of the storm could differ.

"A storm has the potential to snarl transit for those even traveling locally across portions of the Midwest and Northeast on Thanksgiving Day, even those chasing Black Friday deals could contend with travel challenges," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tyler Roys.

The National Weather Service said it shouldn't be too severe, though, "mostly just beneficial rain."

The storm could bring gusty winds that wouldn't normally be severe, but could impact parades in New York City and Philadelphia.

And if the storm's core head far enough north, it could bring some snowflakes too. Though, as with the most recent snow, it may be contained to areas of higher elevation.

"The possibility may still remain for some to wake up to a white Thanksgiving or see snowflakes fly in areas that typically do not see snow for the late-November holiday," Roys said.

Things should dry out Friday. However, temperatures will stay low and breezy, giving the weekend a wintry feel.

Here's the latest forecast.

North Jersey

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

Monday Night: A chance of sprinkles between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., then a chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Tuesday: Rain, mainly before 1 p.m. High near 58. South wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 37.

Thanksgiving Day: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

Central Jersey

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday: Rain, mainly before 10 a.m. High near 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Rain likely after 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thanksgiving Day: Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

South Jersey

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 61. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night: Rain likely after 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thanksgiving Day: Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.