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Wintry mix expected today in first of 2 snow storms headed for N.J.

UPDATE FRIDAY MORNING: Snow remains in latest forecast, but it won't be much

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By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

We're more than two weeks into spring, yet the threat of winter-like weather continues for New Jersey with chances of snow Thursday night and again Saturday with up to a few inches possible in the second storm.

This evening's possible precipitation will be minor. The National Weather Service says there's a chance of light snow for Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex and Mercer counties. The precipitation could cause slippery roads, but otherwise isn't noteworthy except for the fact it's nearly a week into April.

AccuWeather.com says that only the northwest corner of the state will see flurries Thursday night into Friday. Other areas will receive a mix of rain and snow.

Otherwise, Thursday will another day with temperatures below normal for this time of year.

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We are still forecasting a quick burst of snow for early Friday morning before changing over to rain by late morning. Generally less than an inch of snow expected. Posted by US National Weather Service New York NY on Thursday, April 5, 2018

Temperatures are quite chilly to start the day with no spot warmer than the 38 degree reading in Sea Girt as of 6:30 a.m., according to the state climatologist's office. The coldest spots are 24 in High Point and 26 in Wantage.

Highs will only reach the upper 40s this afternoon — 47 in Trenton, 48 in Newark and 49 in Camden. Along the Shore, temps will reach 47 in both Asbury Park and Atlantic City. The good news is that the sun will be out, though it won't help us reach normal highs that are in the mid 50s.

Areas that don't see a dusting of snow overnight could get some rain as temps fall into the 30s.

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A Break In The Active Weather Patternhttps://t.co/9LT4Jckad2 pic.twitter.com/LI3qPiRxst — NY NJ PA Weather (@nynjpaweather) April 5, 2018

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On Friday, there's a chance of morning rain ahead of what should be a cloudy, somewhat windy day with highs in the 50s.

Meanwhile, there could be more snow Saturday and Saturday night, but the weather service says there's uncertainty as to how much.

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Snow total predictions for Saturday's storm from the National Weather Service

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Snow total predictions for Saturday's storm from the National Weather Service

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Their snow maps project about 2 inches for North Jersey, except around Morristown where 3 inches could fall. About an inch could drop on the New Brunswick area. South Jersey should get less than an inch.

A more detailed forecast discussion by the National Weather Service, however, says 2 to 4 inches of snow will fall around Newark on Saturday, showing the remaining uncertainty in the storm.

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New Jersey dries out Sunday, but temperatures stay chilly — about 12 to 15 degrees below normal for early April. The forecast calls for sunny skies with highs only in the 40s.

Then Monday, there's a chance of more light snow — especially in North Jersey. Either way, it looks like a wet start to next week with rain in the forecast for Monday night and Tuesday as well.

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