NJ Weather: Up To 4 Inches Of Snow Possible In North Jersey

UPDATE: More snow is possible as winter weather arrives on Tuesday. Read more: More NJ Snowstorms Possible After Winter Weather Hits On Tuesday

NORTH JERSEY – A winter weather advisory has been issued for North Jersey now that up to 4 inches of snow are expected on Tuesday, forecasters say.

The National Weather Service has issued the winter weather advisory for Bergen, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties and a hazardous weather outlook for the rest of the region, saying snow should start falling at 1 a.m. on Tuesday.

Here are the snow total estimates:

Here's what to expect:

• WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.
• WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex. In Pennsylvania, Carbon and Monroe.
• WHEN...From 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Tuesday.
• IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

New Jersey Department of Transportation officials today issued a Winter Weather Congestion Alert based on the forecast for snow in parts of the state on Tuesday, which may result in difficult driving conditions.

A wintry mix of snow/sleet/rain is expected to begin in the southern region of the state before the morning commute and move northward, with several inches of snow forecast for the northern and western parts of the state. Precipitation is expected to continue through the afternoon commute.

Motorists are advised to avoid unnecessary travel during the day tomorrow as road conditions may be challenging. NJDOT will be deploying the necessary resources in advance of the storm, and is coordinating with the NJ State Police, NJ Transit and the toll road authorities to ensure the most effective response to the storm.

In order for NJDOT and our regional and local transportation partners to safely and efficiently clear roadways of snow and ice, motorists should avoid driving unless you are an essential employee needed for emergency response. If you must drive, motorists are advised to:

· SLOW DOWN, and obey posted speed limits

· Leave early and allow extra time

· Leave a safe following distance between vehicles

· Use caution on bridges and ramps

· Always STAY CLEAR of plowing and spreading trucks. If they are behind you, let them pass

· DO NOT pass between trucks that are in a plow formation

· If you are driving and road conditions deteriorate, PULL OFF somewhere safe and wait it out

· Be patient and use caution

· Keep an emergency kit in your car with a cell phone charger, water, snacks and other items.

See the NJ Office of Emergency Managements web site for more information: http://ready.nj.gov/plan-prepare/winter.shtml

Forecasters expect North Jersey to see its third sizable snowfall in the past few weeks. A displaced polar vortex will keep sending "bitterly cold Arctic air" southward across the United States, crossing into New Jersey, according to AccuWeather.

Following Tuesday's snowfall, the National Weather Service predicts more later this week. Forecasters predict a chance of snow Wednesday night and Thursday but expect it for Thursday night into Friday.

Here's the forecast:

• Tuesday morning: A chance of snow, mainly after 3 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
• Tuesday: Snow likely before 3 p.m., then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
• Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
• Wednesday night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
• Thursday: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.
• Thursday night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
• Friday: A chance of snow before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.