The rest of the state will get rain beginning sometime late this afternoon
More snow could be on the way to northwestern New Jersey Tuesday evening, and other parts of the state could be in for a decent soaking of rain.
Snow is likely in northwestern New Jersey this evening, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service) Forecasters say up to 2 inches could fall in and around Sussex County, where a winter weather advisory will be in effect from 4 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday.
A wintry mix of wet snow, sleet and rain is expected to overspread the area between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., the National Weather Service said in its morning forecast discussion.
Any snow will change to rain later in the evening, though some higher elevations could receive freezing rain.
The rest of the state will see rain, mainly after 3 p.m.
Until then, we'll have cloudy conditions. Temperatures are in the 30s in most of the state as of 7 a.m. and should climb into the mid 40s this afternoon.
Rain will continue through the evening before gradually tapering off from southwest to northeast. Lows in most places will be in the mid to upper 30s.
Here are rain and snow projections from a private forecasting company, the Eastern PA Weather Authority. (Eastern PA Weather Authority) On Wednesday, morning clouds will give way to sun. Highs will approach 50 in South Jersey and be slightly cooler elsewhere.
There's a slight chance of showers Thursday on what will otherwise be a cloudy day with temps in the 40s.
Timing and impact of Tuesday's precipitation
Here's the latest forecast on the timing and impact of Tuesday's storm system in Sussex County, as well as Carbon and Monroe counties in Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service.
Timing: "A wintry mix of rain, wet snow and sleet will overspread the area late this afternoon in the Poconos and northwestern New Jersey. Precipitation then changes over to snow and could become moderate at times this evening. Snow will then change over to rain during the overnight in the warmer valleys. However, pockets of freezing rain or drizzle may develop along the high-elevation ridges."
Impacts: "Untreated roads, bridges and overpasses will become snow covered and slippery this evening. The evening rush could be impacted if steadier snow arrives in time. Hazardous travel may continue through late tonight, especially where a light glaze of icing forms."
Staff writer Len Melisurgo contributed to this report. Jeff Goldman may be reached at jeff_goldman@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JeffSGoldman. Find NJ.com on Facebook.
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