Meteorologists are monitoring another winter storm expected to move up the East Coast this weekend, though it remains uncertain whether it will bring significant snowfall to New Jersey.
The National Weather Service said below-freezing temperatures will persist across the state into next week, with nighttime temperatures dropping below zero.
Forecasters say the developing storm is likely to bring strong winds, and coastal areas could face flooding from onshore flow, regardless of how much snow ultimately falls.
According to the National Weather Service, the probability of five inches or more of snow — the threshold that typically triggers a winter storm warning — is about 20 to 30 percent for most of New Jersey. Officials stressed that snowfall amounts will depend heavily on the precise track of the storm system.
“Confidence is increasing in a coastal storm developing this weekend, bringing impacts to portions of the area,” the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly said in a forecast discussion. However, forecasters added that “confidence remains low” regarding specific impacts beyond strong winds and the potential for coastal flooding.
Meteorologists also noted that the region remains in the heart of the winter season. The Mount Holly office said that, on average, about half of the region’s seasonal snowfall typically occurs before Feb. 4, with the other half falling afterward, though individual winters can vary significantly.
