Winter Weather Advisory In 5 New Jersey Counties

A winter weather advisory was declared for five New Jersey counties as snow could make for a messy Friday commute. Gov. Phil Murphy issued a "winter weather congestion alert" in advance of the wintry conditions.

See road conditions below.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for most of the state, saying the accumulation could have impacts because of its timing.

More than 100 schools have been impacted. Read more: New Jersey School Closings/Delays List For Friday

Anywhere from less than an inch to 3 inches of snow is predicted, but it could be enough to make roadways slick as people head to work, forecasters warn. Read more: New Jersey Snow Totals, Town-By-Town, For Friday

The winter weather advisory was issued for western Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland counties, but it could expand.

Here are the alerted areas:

Here are the road conditions:

• Garden State Parkway: Speed restriction on the Garden State Parkway in both directions from South of Exit 159 - I-80 in Saddle Brook Twp to New York State Line in Montvale 35 miles per hour, for salting and plowing operations.
• New Jersey Turnpike - Pennsylvania Ext: Speed restriction on the New Jersey Turnpike - Pennsylvania Ext. in both directions from Delaware River Bridge in Burlington Twp to New Jersey Turnpike North in Mansfield Twp 35 miles per hour due to salting operations.
• Garden State Parkway : Speed restriction on the Garden State Parkway in both directions from South of Exit 63A - NJ 72 East in Stafford Twp to South of Exit 159 - I-80 in Saddle Brook Twp 45 miles per hour due to salting operatrions.
• Garden State Parkway: Speed restriction on the Garden State Parkway in both directions from Southern Terminus/CR 109 in Cape May to South of Exit 63A - NJ 72 East in Stafford Twp 35 miles per hour, due to salting and plowing operations.
• New Jersey Turnpike: Speed restriction on the New Jersey Turnpike in both directions from South of Interchange 6 - Pennsylvania Turnpike in Mansfield Twp to North of Interchange 3 - NJ 168 in Barrington 35 miles per hour due to snowplowing and salting operations.
• New Jersey Turnpike : Speed restriction on the New Jersey Turnpike in both directions from South of Interchange 6 - Pennsylvania Turnpike in Mansfield Twp to George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee 45 miles per hour due to Salting operations.
• Walt Whitman Bridge: Speed restriction on the Walt Whitman Bridge in both directions between New Jersey Side in Gloucester City and Pennsylvania Side in Philadelphia 25 miles per hour due to roadway conditions.
• Commodore Barry Bridge: Speed restriction on the Commodore Barry Bridge in both directions between New Jersey Side and Pennsylvania Side in Logan Twp 25 miles per hour due to roadway conditions.
• Betsy Ross Bridge: Speed restriction on the Betsy Ross Bridge in both directions between New Jersey Side in Pennsauken Twp and Pennsylvania Side in Philadelphia 25 miles per hour due to roadway conditions.
• Ben Franklin Bridge: Speed restriction on the Ben Franklin Bridge in both directions between New Jersey Side in Camden and Pennsylvania Side in Philadelphia 25 miles per hour due to roadway conditions.
• I-295: Accident on I-295 northbound North of Exit 32 - CR 561/Haddonfield Berlin Rd in Cherry Hill Twp. Left lane closed 10-15 minute delay, use caution.
• I-295: Vehicle off the roadway on I-295 northbound North of Exit 36 - NJ 73 in Mount Laurel Twp. Right shoulder closed 5-10 minute delay, use caution.
• George Washington Bridge : Accident on the George Washington Bridge westbound Upper Trans Manhattan Expressway in Manhattan. All lanes blocked.
• Pulaski Skyway: Accident on Pulaski Skyway northbound area of Broadway in Jersey City. Left lane closed 10-15 minute delay.
• I-80: Accident on I-80 eastbound West of Exit 37 - CR 513/Hibernia Ave in Rockaway Twp. Right lane closed 5-10 minute delay.
• I-78: Accident on I-78 westbound area of Exit 29 - I-287/US 202/US 206 in Bedminster Twp. Right lane closed 5-10 minute delay.
• New Jersey Turnpike - Eastern Spur: Accident on the New Jersey Turnpike - Eastern Spur southbound outside entry Interchange 18E - I-80/US 46/George Washington Bridge in Secaucus 1 ENTRY LANE BLOCKED.
• New Jersey Turnpike - Hudson County Extension : Speed restriction on the New Jersey Turnpike - Hudson County Extension in both directions from Interchange 14 - I-78 in Newark to Jersey Ave/Holland Tunnel in Jersey City 45 miles per hour due to salting operations.
• New Jersey Turnpike: Vehicle off the roadway on the New Jersey Turnpike inner roadway northbound North of Interchange 7 - US 206 in Bordentown Twp. All lanes open to traffic.

The Murphy administration issued a winter weather congestion alert for Friday, saying the weather may result in difficult driving conditions during the morning commute.

The Department of Transportation has advised motorists to plan ahead and allow extra travel time for the morning commute, particularly in South Jersey.

The NJDOT will be deploying the necessary resources in advance of the storm and it's coordinating its response with NJ Transit and the toll road authorities to ensure the "best response for New Jerseyans."

In order for NJDOT and regional and local transportation partners to safely and efficiently clear roadways of snow and ice, motorists need to stay clear of plows and spreaders so they can clear the roads, officials say.

The department and its transportation and law enforcement partners are recommending motorists:

• Plan extra travel time for the morning commute
• Remove snow from your vehicle before you drive
• DO NOT pass between trucks that are in a plow formation
• Be patient and use caution
• Have a preparedness kit in your car with water, charged mobile phone, blanket, and snacks
• NJDOT will be using Variable Message Signs throughout the storm to provide updates. Once conditions improve, NJDOT will lift the "Winter Weather Congestion Alert."

Here is what the National Weather Service is predicting:

Friday 1 a.m.:

Friday, 4 a.m.:

Friday, 7 a.m.:

Here is what the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management is saying about the weather:

• Winter weather is expected for parts of New Jersey beginning early Friday morning. Snow and rain are expected for Friday.
• A low to our south will bring precipitation in the pre-dawn hours Friday morning into Friday day, with both snow and rain in the forecast.
• Snow is forecast to begin around 2 a.m. south, spreading to northern counties by 4 a.m. Friday.
• There should be a mixing with rain in central and southern locations around 12 p.m. Friday.
• Northwest NJ: Snow is forecast from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. Friday.
• Northeast NJ: Snow is forecast from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday.
• Central NJ: Snow is forecast from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday; Rain from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday.
• Southwest NJ (near Philadelphia): Snow is forecast from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday; Rain from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday.
• Southeast NJ and far southwest NJ: Snow is forecast from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday; Rain from 9 a.m. Friday through Saturday.
• Precipitation: Northern counties: little to no accumulation; central counties, less than an inch; southern counties, 1 to 3 inches.

Another storm, possibly Sunday night into Monday, could bring accumulating snow or a wintry mix to parts of the region. More on that storm is expected later.

Here is the forecast:

• Friday: Snow and/or freezing rain before 10am, then a chance of freezing rain between 10am and 11am, then a chance of rain after 11am. High near 40. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
• Friday night: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
• Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
• Saturday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
• Sunday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
• Sunday Night: Snow or rain likely before 1am, then rain, freezing rain, and sleet likely. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

With reporting by Kara Seymour