Monday: A weak system (#1) will slide off the coast, bringing scattered rain and ice to the coast, and ice and snow for the interior. Untreated surfaces may develop a few slick patches in regions that stay below freezing, Temperatures are expected in the low to mid-30s for the coast and upper 20s for the interior. Winds out of the north-northeast at 5-10 mph with precipitation chances increasing towards the end of the period.
Monday Night into Tuesday Morning: Precipitation intensity will begin to increase late Monday evening (6-9 pm) as the second wave of low pressure (#2) moves into the region, with Zone 4 becoming mostly rain at this point. Zone 3 will likely be an icy rain at the onset of the heavier precipitation, so surfaces could become slick through the first half of the night. As the storm tracks up the coast, Zone 3 will likely go over to rain before 3-5 am.
Zone 2 will also remain mostly ice, with some snow possible early on. Areas of Zone 1 will remain mostly snow, with some sleet and ice possible. Winds will be out of the northeast at 5-15 mph, with gusts over 20 mph possible near the coast. Be sure to check social media for more up-to-date information, because the exact storm track may influence how long cold air can keep cold air in place. Temperatures near the coast are expected to be in the low 30s through midnight but will begin to increase
as the low moves across the region. Temperatures in Zone 4 may warm into the 40s for a time, especially for coastal New Jersey, as the system tracks overhead. Interior locations will stay in the upper 20s to low 30s.
It only takes a trace of ice to make untreated surfaces slippery, use caution, even if just going outside quickly to take out the trash.
Tuesday: Precipitation will quickly make its way out of the forecast area from west to east (7 am-11 am). Zones 3 and 4 will likely be all rain as precipitation departs, with Zones 1 and 2 remaining wintry, with snow and freezing rain still possible. Clouds may try to break apart for the afternoon, as southwest winds at 5-10mph are expected.
Tuesday Night into Wednesday: Clouds will continue to dissipate region wide as colder air and high pressure builds into the region. Some scattered snow showers are possible for far interior locations, otherwise, mostly dry conditions are expected. Temperatures in the low 20s are possible for the coast and low to mid-teens for the interior. Temperatures have the potential to drop into the single digits for interior locations.
Wednesday: Temperatures in the mid to upper 20s for the coast and upper teens for the interior are expected. Clouds will begin to increase out ahead of our second round of *potentially* icy and wintry weather.
Wednesday Night into Thursday: Temperatures at the coast in the upper 20s and in the middle teens to middle 20s for the interior is possible. Snow may break out for southern and western portions of the forecast area before daybreak.
Thursday: Snow going over to a mix and then rain is expected at this time, although exact track and precipitation type confidence are low from +4 days out. Temperatures will Stay tuned for updates during the week with more updated information. Temperatures will increase from the low 30s into the 40s at the coast, and from the 20s into the 30s for the interior.
Thursday Night into Friday: Rain for the coast is likely as temperatures push into the 40s, with a mix possible for the interior with temperatures in the 30s.
Friday: Rain going over to snow showers for much of the region as cold air is pulled in behind the low, with temperatures in the 20s for the interior and 30s for the coast.
Weekend: Below normal temperatures are currently projected to make a stop in the region over the weekend, although the intensity of the cold air is still uncertain.
-Intern Meteorologist Michael Browne
