National Weather Service advises New Jersey drivers to take it slow on the road.
Parts of northern New Jersey could get hit with a brief blast of heavy snow during the evening rush-hour and later Tuesday night, according to a special weather statement issued by the National Weather Service.
Although no official warnings are in place for the fast-moving storm system that's expected to coat the ground with a small amount of snow, the weather service said visibility could get bad at times and roads could get slick.
The statement is aimed at motorists in Bergen, Essex, Passaic and Union counties, but roads could also get covered with a half-inch to 1 inch of snow in Morris, Sussex and Warren counties, as well as in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania.
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Snow showers from a quick-moving "clipper" system are expected to hit northern New Jersey Tuesday afternoon and continue through the evening commute.
"These will be locally moderate and possibly heavy for a brief time," the weather statement reads. "Temperatures in some locations will be cold enough for snow to stick to the ground... creating slippery conditions."
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Winds are expected to become more gusty as the day progresses, cutting visibility to a mile or less in some locations, the weather service said. Snow could accumulate about 1 inch or less.
"Motorists should be aware of these conditions and travel extra slowly and carefully this afternoon through this evening," the weather statement says.
Strong wind gusts expected
The weather service office in Mount Holly has issued a wind advisory for most of northern, central and southern New Jersey, effective until 5 a.m. Wednesday.
As a cold front moves through the region, winds will become steady at about 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as strong as 45 to 50 mph Tuesday night, the advisory says. As a result, some trees and power lines could get damaged.
Part of the advisory reads: "Very windy conditions are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Light-weight outdoor objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans should be secured."
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