The Bottom Line
The last time we had widespread precipitation over New Jersey was Sunday, January 3rd. After 11 days of silent, stagnant conditions, a potent little storm system is set to swing through the Garden State Friday evening. It is going to be stormy and wet, but not wintry.
This infrared satellite image from Friday morning shows a potent storm system inching toward New Jersey. (College of DuPage Meteorology)
Friday
We begin the day with light fog across much of the state. I haven t seen any visibility numbers below 2 miles - so it s just going to be something you ll notice off in the distance, not an urgent travel hazard necessarily.
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year s Eve had one meteorological thing in common: Rain. For the fourth time this holiday season, New Jersey s weather will turn rather unpleasant, mainly wet, and somewhat wintry on Sunday.
For the few who have travel plans, especially toward the north and west, you may find some difficulties as the day wears on. But I have to stress yet again this is not a major storm and snow/sleet accumulations will be limited in geographical extent and amount.
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Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for northern and western sections of New Jersey, where light snow/ice accumulations and slick road conditions are most likely: