New Jersey Weather: Up to 6 inches of snow is forecast for this weekend’s winter storm

A winter storm expected to hit New Jersey on Sunday could dump 4 to 6 inches of snow across nearly half the state before dangerously cold temperatures next week.

“The greatest potential for significant accumulations remains for areas along the I-95 corridor and to the north and west,” the National Weather Service said in its forecast discussion Friday morning.

Meteorologists assume that the path and strength of the storm could still change due to contradictory forecasts from weather models.

“Forecasts still vary significantly considering it is only 48 to 60 hours away,” the weather service said.

Counties south and east of the I-95 corridor are expected to see 2 to 4 inches of snow. Total snow forecast drops to 1 to 2 inches closer to the Jersey Shore and Delaware Bay.

According to the weather service, snow could begin as early as Sunday morning and continue throughout the evening at rates of up to 1 inch per hour.

AccuWeather.com’s overall snow forecast closely matches the National Weather Service map. The private weather forecasting company is also predicting 3 to 6 inches north and west of I-95.

According to AccuWeather.com, snowy and slippery roads are likely.

After the storm dissipates on Sunday, dangerously cold temperatures will be the immediate concern next week.

Highs on Monday will reach the 20s, followed by highs in the teens on Tuesday and Wednesday. Overnight lows will be in the single digits with wind chill values ​​below zero.

Normal temperatures this time of year are in the mid 20s to upper 30s.

It will be mostly dry during this time, but forecasters say there could be a light snow on Tuesday evening.

Temperatures will rise a bit again on Thursday, but we will likely still stay below freezing with highs in the mid to upper 20s.

The start of the weekend will be quiet on Friday with sunny skies and highs in the upper 30s and low 40s.

Temperatures will drop to as low as 20°C overnight. Expect a chance of rain Saturday with cloudy skies and highs in the 40s.

Current weather radar