N.J. Winter Weather Update: Snow, Rain Possible For Thursday Morning Commute

The Thursday morning commute in parts of New Jersey could be slippery, as some winter weather is headed to the region overnight.

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for parts of Northern New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, saying periods of snow could make for poor travel conditions Thursday morning.

Accumulation of up to 3 inches is possible north of I-78. Even in Central and Southern New Jersey, where no significant accumulation is expected, there could be snow showers mixed with rain early Thursday that could make for a messy morning commute.

The Hazardous Weather Outlook was issued for the following New Jersey counties: Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon and Somerset.

The good news is forecasters predict a mainly clear holiday weekend. Those going out to celebrate the new year should be spared from more winter weather.

Here is the forecast for Central Jersey:

Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. Light and variable wind.

Thursday: Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain. High near 41. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Here is the forecast for North Jersey:

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

Thursday: Rain and snow before 3pm, then rain likely between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm. High near 36. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Here is the forecast for South Jersey:

Tonight: A slight chance of snow after 4am, mixing with rain after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: Rain and snow likely before 9am, then rain. High near 42. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

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