Heavy Snow In Caldwell Weather Forecast; Winter Storm Watch In Effect

CALDWELLS, NJ — Say it ‘aint snow, Caldwell.

Significant changes to this week’s winter storm forecast in New Jersey now include predictions of widespread heavy snowfall, coastal flooding and fierce winds capable of causing power outages, forecasters say.

Between 8 to 12 inches of snowfall is possible in North Jersey and 1 to 3 inches are possible in Central Jersey during Tuesday's overnight storm, the National Weather Service said. Read More: Foot Of Snow Possible As Winter Storm Targets NJ

A Hazardous Weather Outlook and a Winter Storm Watch are in effect for the Caldwell area until Tuesday afternoon.

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LOCAL WEATHER FORECAST

According to the National Weather Service forecast (as of Monday morning), here’s what is expected in the Caldwell area this week:

Monday Night: Rain after 10pm, mixing with snow after 4am. Low around 32. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Light east wind becoming northeast 9 to 14 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tuesday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Breezy, with a northeast wind 16 to 22 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 38.

Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

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