Updated Snowfall Projections Released As Massive Storm Barrels Toward NJ

Update: projected totals have risen again. See the latest here.

The potential for a big snow event in the Garden State is increasing, according to the latest forecasts.

Wednesday afternoon Accuweather has said that could be up to 18 inches now.

The National Weather Service focused their report on travel impacts.

“The risk of a significant winter storm continues to grow, though uncertainty remains on exactly how much snow falls where, and any potential mixing with ice and/or rain,”Wednesday’s afternoon update said. “Consider your plan of action regarding preparations for a large snow storm, such as being unable to travel Sunday and, potentially, Monday.”

Both forecasts say the best chances for snow are now from Saturday night after 1 a.m. through Sunday evening, though snow may continue until Monday morning, according to the latest forecast models.

More precise timing and location details "will become more clear with time," the National Weather Service said, as they continue to monitor the front.

Northwest of the I-95, the latest percentages for six inches of snow or more are in the 60 percent to 80 percent range, according to the National Weather Service. South of the I-95 corridor, the chances for more than six inches of snow are in the 80 percent to 90 percent range.

"Confidence continues to increase the area will be affected by an impactful winter storm beginning Saturday night and potentially lasting all the way into Monday," forecasters at the National Weather Service's Mount Holly bureau said.

The forecast changed because the storm tracked slightly more north than originally expected, but if the storm continues to move any more north, Sunday may see a wintry mix or snow as well as rain or sleet, National Weather Service forecasters said.

Leading up to the snow this weekend, temperatures will feel like they are in the teens and single digits throughout the week.

Things will warm up slightly into the 30s and 40s on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, but then drop back down ahead of the storm, forecasters said.

Patch will share updates as the forecast becomes clearer.