Winter Weather Advisories Issued As Snow, Ice Move Into NJ

A fast-moving clipper system moving across New Jersey is set to bring some snow or freezing rain to parts of the state Tuesday as temperatures warm slightly, according to the latest forecast.

Winter Weather Advisories have been issued in Monmouth, Middlesex, Hunterdon, Somerset, Morris, Sussex and Warren counties from Tuesday evening to 2 a.m. Wednesday.

Freezing rain is expected to leave a light glaze of ice in these areas, according to the National Weather Service.

"Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible," National Weather Service forecasters said. Drivers are urged to slow down and use caution while on the road, while those heading outside should watch their first few steps as they may be icy.

The good news is that temperatures Tuesday will start to warm. Highs will reach near 40 degrees Tuesday and stay that way through the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service.

This return to near-normal temperatures for this time of year will linger into next week as well, forecasters said. However, it could bring a winter storm this weekend, though details of this are still uncertain.

"Model guidance continues to depict an area of low pressure affecting the eastern seaboard around about the Sunday into Monday timeframe. However since this is still almost a week out, there is uncertainty in the intensity, track, and timing of this system," National Weather Service forecasters said. "That said, it does appear likely there will be at least some precipitation from this system affecting the area late Sunday into early next Monday."

Since air is expected to be slightly warmer, rain or snow turning to rain would likely be the favored form of precipitation.

Here's the latest forecast.

North Jersey

Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow before 9 p.m., then a chance of freezing rain between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

Central Jersey

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow before 9 p.m., then a chance of freezing rain between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

South Jersey

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain or freezing rain before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of freezing rain between 11 p.m. and 12 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 42.