Here's The Latest On Snow, Winter Weather In NJ

NEW JERSEY – Snow, sleet and rain had an impact on New Jersey on Tuesday as the National Weather Service issued a new alert during the afternoon hours, and as temperatures were supposed to drop. Black ice could become a problem.

A period of light to moderate snow was likely over the afternoon hours over southern New Jersey. Minor snowfall accumulations of up to one half inch are possible especially on grassy surfaces, the NWS said.

In addition, snowfall may briefly reduce visibility to near one mile. While accumulation on paved surfaces should be negligible, motorists should exercise caution when traveling in snow.

Then, expect wind-chill temperatures to get lower than 10 degrees by Wednesday morning. Temperatures are expected drop through the day, reaching at or below freezing on Tuesday afternoon. Any remaining untreated wet surfaces could turn icy. Could it impact schools? Read more: New Jersey School Closings/Delays/Dismissals List For Tuesday, Wednesday

Here are some of the accidents:

• Crash on NJ 138 eastbound ramp to southbound NJ 35 in Wall Twp. Partial ramp closure; use caution.
• Missing Sewer Grate on I-295 southbound North of Exit 34 - NJ 70 in Mount Laurel Twp. Right shoulder closed; use caution.
• Disabled truck on US 22 eastbound East of North Broad St in Hillside Twp. Right lane closed.
• Jack-knifed tractor trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike outer roadway northbound entering at Interchange 7 - US 206 in Bordentown Twp. Partial ramp blocked.
• Emergency construction and a missing manhole cover on NJ 15 northbound area of Blue Heron Dr in Sparta Twp. Right lane closed.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for two New Jersey counties: Sussex and Warren. But nearly the entire state could have some snow, rain or a wintry mix impact that could make the roads slippery – especially if wind-chill temperatures drop into the teens by Wednesday morning (see map below).

Here's what New Jerseyans should expect around 10 am.:

Here is the worst-case scenario for snow on Tuesday:

The National Weather Service expressed much more concern about the tumbling temperatures. Significant changes will occur as an arctic front crosses our region this morning.

Here is the forecast:

• Tuesday: Rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 2pm, then gradually ending. Temperature falling to around 33 by 5pm. West wind 7 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
• Tuesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
• Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
• Wednesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Light and variable wind.