Wed Feb 05 14:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Icy Mix to Hit New Jersey, Commuting Chaos Possible
**TRENTON, NJ [Date]** – New Jersey residents should brace for a complex winter weather system bringing a potentially hazardous mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain, beginning Wednesday night and lasting into Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for all 21 counties, except for the immediate coast, warning of potential icing rather than heavy snowfall.
The storm, which will not be a significant snow event, is expected to begin as scattered snow showers Wednesday evening, intensifying after midnight. As warmer air moves in, the snow will transition to an icy mix of sleet and freezing rain, posing the greatest threat to Thursday morning’s commute. By Thursday morning, a changeover to rain is anticipated, starting along the coast and moving inland. Precipitation is expected to end by early Thursday afternoon.
While northern and western areas could see 1-3 inches of snow accumulation before the changeover, most of the state will receive less, with coastal areas likely experiencing only a coating. The main concern is ice accumulation. Northern and western regions could see up to a quarter-inch of ice, while southern and eastern areas may experience a lighter glaze. Even a light glaze of ice can create hazardous driving and walking conditions and potentially cause power outages.
Temperatures will rise to the mid-30s in the north and mid-40s in the south on Thursday. Another winter storm, potentially snowier, is forecast for the weekend and early next week.
The state’s chief meteorologist, Dan Zarrow, urges residents to stay alert to rapidly changing conditions and check local forecasts for county-specific details and timing. He emphasizes that the forecast is complex and timing of precipitation changes will vary across the state.
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