Friday will be the calm before the storm. The forecast is calling for snow to arrive in the area Saturday night.
“The balance of today should be notably less brutal than yesterday, with winds mostly staying in the 10-15 mph range with notably lower and fewer gusts,” the Mount Holly, New Jersey, National Weather Service forecast discussion said Friday morning. “With some sun and slightly warmer day-time highs compared to yesterday, it should feel considerably more comfortable outside.”
The discussion indicated a low pressure area over the Upper Great Lakes will push a cold front into southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey on Saturday night, bringing some snow. The amount of snow appears as if it will increase from northwest to southeast, the NWS forecasters said.
“Overall though, looks like 1-3 inches of snow across nearly the entire area with an area of 4 inches possible,” the NWS said. “Total snowfall amounts should be held down some as this system is a quick mover. This is currently looking like a Winter Weather Advisory event for at least portions of our area.”
The service had not issued the advisory as of 11:30 a.m. Friday, but indicated it likely would.
National Weather Service forecast
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday night: Snow, mainly after 10 p.m. Low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday: A slight chance of snow before 10 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
