How Many Inches Of Snow Is Wayne Getting, And When?

WAYNE, NJ — The National Weather Service says that the storm predicted to hit the Northeast overnight is likely to drop 2-5 inches of snow on Wayne overnight and into Friday.

Here's the National Weather Service's forecast for the Wayne area as of 1:30 p.m. Thursday:

• Thursday night: Snow, mainly after 2am. Low around 26. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
• Friday: Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 34. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 5 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
• Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

The National Weather Service placed Wayne and much parts of northeast New Jersey under a winter-weather advisory from midnight to noon Friday. Plan on slippery road conditions, which will impact morning commutes, the agency said.

Snowfall rates could range between 0.5-1 inches per hour in any heavy snowbands, the National Weather Service said.

During large snow events, Wayne Township staffs a Snow Desk for the duration of the storm. Call the desk at 973-694-6909 ext. 4310 for inquiries or complaints during that time. Find local info on snow removal here.

Check Wayne's traffic advisory map for any road closures. For updates on state roads — such as Routes 23, 46 and 80 — check 511nj.org.

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