Winter weather is likely in N.J. this weekend as the region's worst snow and ice storm so far is expected to hit, impacting Monday's commute.

A wintry mix of snow, freezing rain and sleet is possible Sunday through Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Read update: Hazardous Weather Outlook For New Jersey Weekend, Monday Commute

Here are the hazards and impacts, according to the NWS briefing package: Snow: Locations along and north of Interstate 78 could see highest amounts, but accumulating snow is possible as far south and east as the Interstate 95 corridor.

Ice: There is a chance for freezing rain and sleet generally along and north of Interstate 78 late Sunday night into Monday morning. If it occurs, this could result in a light coating of ice especially on elevated surfaces.

Impacts: Hazardous travel conditions are possible for the Monday morning commute especially along an north of Interstate 78, though impacts to the morning commute are possible as far south as Interstate 76.

Timing: Snow could begin across the Poconos as early as Sunday morning. Precipitation is expected to spread across the region by Sunday evening. By mid day Monday, precipitation should be all rain.

Confidence: Precipitation occurring is high If warm air moves in faster, it could result in a faster changeover and lower snow and ice amounts. A slower arrival could mean higher snow and ice amounts and impacts further south.

For now, a hazardous weather outlook has been issued for Sussex, Morris, Union, Hunterdon and Warren counties. But that could get larger. Some of the first snow will come early Sunday:



For some areas, the worst of it will come Sunday night:

Ice and snow will mix on Monday morning, creating the potential for a bad Monday commute:

Some of it will return on Tuesday morning: Here is the weather forecast for the area: