What Does The Morning Weather Hold For Jersey Shore Commuters?

Manchester commuters headed north or west Monday morning out of Ocean County need to give themselves more time to reach their destinations, as wet weather moving into New Jersey overnight is predicted to bring sleet and possibly snow to some parts of the state.

As for the kids hoping for a snow day in Ocean County ... keep wishing.

However, Ocean County could see some light freezing rain and sleet early on Monday, forecasters at the National Weather Service said.

As rain continues to move into the area Monday morning, temperatures are expected to be at or above freezing, the forecast says, but because it has been so cold in recent days, that could make it easier for ice to form on in some locations. In addition to the potential for icy roads, sidewalks and driveways could be icy as well.

Barnegat and Ocean Township (Waretown) officials have had local roads treated with brine as a precaution, according to a news release from the town.

A south wind is expected to help push temperatures high enough to make the morning precipitation all rain. Areas north and west of Ocean County are under a winter weather advisory with sleet probable and snow possible, the service says.

Temperatures in the county will continue to rise to near 40 degrees by mid-morning, according to National Weather Service forecasters.

That means Manchester and other towns in Ocean County likely will see only rain Monday (sorry kids).

Temperatures could fall enough Monday evening to cause the rain to switch over to ice and/or snow before ending late Monday night, forecasters said.

Motorist are urged to exercise extreme caution when traveling Monday morning, especially north and west of the Ocean County area. Slow down and allow for extra time to reach your destination, officials said Sunday evening.

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