Winter Weather Advisory In Effect From Noon Wednesday To 10 a.m. Thursday

National Weather Service forecasters say that a tricky weather pattern is moving in to the region Wednesday and Wednesday night, as a low pressure system moves out towards us from the middle of the country.

The northern parts of the state could experience both snow and sleet, the NWS says. An earlier winter storm watch has been changed to a winter weather advisory, with about two to three inches of snow and sleet accumulation expected for interior portions of the state. There may be trace amounts of ice from freezing rain, but slightly warmer temperatures than previously forecast have lowered the snow amounts by one to two inches as of late Tuesday, the NWS says.

"At this time, it appears that metro New Jersey, Long Island and New York City will generally see a rain event," the NWS says. "However, some frozen precipitation could mix in with the rain at the onset and again as temperatures cool a bit in the night" Wednesday.

A winter weather advisory remained in effect for North Madison, Killingworth, and areas north as of late Tuesday.

"Snow should develop late Wednesday morning into Wednesday afternoon across the advisory area from west to east," the NWS says. "The snow will mix with sleet. In addition, there may be some pockets of freezing rain Wednesday afternoon and evening. This wintry mix is expected Wednesday night before the precipitation changes over to rain Thursday morning."

The NWS says the combination of snow, sleet, and freezing rain could make travel dangerous Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. "A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties," the NWS says. "Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities. And use caution with driving."

The forecast for North Madison, Killingworth, and towns north is as follows:

Winter Weather Advisory
Hazardous Weather Outlook

Today: Rain likely before 2pm, then snow. High near 38. East wind between 3 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight: Rain and snow before 8pm, then rain and sleet between 8pm and midnight, then rain after midnight. Low around 32. East wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 39. North wind between 8 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of snow between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind between 6 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southeast.

Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday: Showers likely. Cloudy and breezy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

The forecast for the Madison shoreline and Clinton is as follows:

 Wednesday: Rain before 4pm, then snow. High near 39. East wind between 3 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday night: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 8pm. Low around 34. East wind between 10 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 41. North wind between 8 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind between 6 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southeast.

Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday: Showers likely. Cloudy and breezy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.