UPDATE 1:45 AM: After looking at the radar for the last couple hours, a pocket of dry air has built up over northeast NJ and much of the precipitation moving over the area is evaporating before it reaches the ground. The longer this dry air remains, the lower our snow totals will be for this storm. I'm not ready to lower the forecasted snow totals just yet; however, if this dry air remains for another hour than we can expect totals in the 2"-4" range instead of the previously forecasted 4"-6".
Well, that springtime feel we had last week is gone and now another winter storm is at hand. Overnight tonight, a string of low pressures from the midwest will being pushing through bringing with it a steady stream of snow and possibly sleet during the afternoon.
The first storm will come in tonight with snow beginning between 12am-2am. During the overnight hours, the snow will become heavy at times. By noon, we could see some brief mixing with sleet particularly over the urban areas of northeast NJ. This could keep snow totals on the lower end of the forecast range. Snow should begin to tamper off around 2pm-4pm; however, by this point there will already be 4"-6" of snow on the ground. The further west you are, the more snow you will accumulate.
The second round will come in on Tues; however, at this time, my belief is that this storm will be too far south to impact North Jersey's weather. This storm will have a greater impact on south Jersey. If anything changes in this storm's path I will be sure to post an update.
Remember, snow total graphics courtesy of the NWS are accessible on the Forecast page. Don't forget to follow the precipitation moving through the area on the Radar page as well!
For now, enjoy yet another round of winter weather. Only a few more inches away from a record breaking seasonal snow total!
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