Will it snow in Montclair this week? See Local Forecast

MONTCLAIR, NJ – Weather forecasters are predicting the first widespread snowfall of the winter season in New Jersey this week, with something ugly potentially in store for Montclair.

Forecasters say snow accumulation will only be light dusty for most of the Garden State. But a combination of rain, wind and cold temperatures could create dangerous conditions for drivers. Read more: Overnight Snow for New Jersey (Latest Accumulation Estimates)

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the Montclair area may experience rain and/or snow Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. A wind warning is in effect on Thursday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Here is the local weather forecast for Montclair this week, according to the NWS:

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday evening: Before 4 a.m. it can rain and snow, then it can rain. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday: There is a chance of rain showers before 10 a.m., followed by a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, then becoming gradually sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values ​​between 25 and 30. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday evening: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Wind chill values ​​between 15 and 20. Windy, with a west wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 69 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Friday evening: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of around 36°C.

Saturday evening: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of around 43°C.

Sunday evening: Partly cloudy, with lows around 33 degrees.

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