Latest N.J. weather: Tracking two storms with potential for snow

UPDATE (5:30 p.m. Monday): Foot of snow possible as storm forecast worsens

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By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

A pair of storms are expected to hit New Jersey this week with another bout of winter weather and the second one Tuesday night into Wednesday could drop up to 6 inches of snow on parts of the state.

The first storm, which will arrive early Tuesday, is expected to bring a mix of rain, sleet and an inch or so of wet snow, according to the National Weather Service latest forecast update Monday morning.

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National Weather Service

National Weather Service snow total forecast for N.J. through Wednesday

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Oh, by the way, spring arrives at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday before the second storm hits.

The system that moves in Tuesday night into Wednesday could be stronger and bring higher snowfall amounts if the storm tracks closer to the coast, though the track remains uncertain.

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National Weather Service

National Weather Service snow total forecast for North Jersey through Wednesday

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A combination of wet, heavy snow and gusty winds could lead to extensive tree damage and significant power outages, forecasters say. It could be the fourth coastal snowstorm this month.

At the peak of the second of three storms earlier this month, 340,000 homes and businesses were without power.

Moderate coastal flooding is also possible Tuesday night into Wednesday.

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***Snow forecast has been updated, please see our latest posts on Facebook, or visit www.weather.gov/phi/winter... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Monday, March 19, 2018

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Accuweather

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The counties expected to receive the most snow from Tuesday morning to Thursday morning are Monmouth, Ocean, Mercer, Burlington, Gloucester, Camden, western Atlantic and northern Salem counties where 4 to 6 inches is projected.

Northwestern New Jersey will be largely spared of big snow totals with only 1 to 2 inches expected. From 3 to 4 inches are likely to drop in the five northeastern counties. The worst of the snow should be over by about dinner time on Wednesday.

The weather service cautions that there is still "considerable" uncertainty in the track of the second storm so they are far less confident in the outcome.

The good news with the first storm is that a high sun angle and slightly milder late March temperatures will make it difficult for snow to accumulate on roads and other paved surfaces unless it begins to fall rapidly and heavily.

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We'll have two dry days to wrap around the storms — Monday will be sunny and in the 40s. It's a chilly start to the day, though, with temps ranging from the mid 20s in northwestern New Jersey to about 40 along the Delaware Bay as of 6:45 a.m. Most spots are in the upper 20s and low 30s.

Monday night into Tuesday will be cloudy with lows in the 20s.

Expect a cold pattern to continue on Thursday with cloudy conditions and highs in the 40s.

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This Last Day Of Winter Will Be Chilly, Normal Afternoon Temp is 51 Degrees, Rain and Snow Central & Southern Jersey Tomorrow, Everybody Is In The Dumpster Fire Of Weather On Wednesday! Temps Remain BELOW Normal Averages Through The Week! pic.twitter.com/0Lsz6OgLBi — Bill Evans (@Evansweather) March 19, 2018

7-day weather forecast

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Milky Way over South Jersey early Sunday

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More New York City area weather

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More Philadelphia area weather

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