By: Richard L. Smith
Newark and the North Jersey region are waking up to another round of snow as a wintry weather system pushes through the area during the second half of the weekend.
Happy Sunday, New Jersey.
Temperatures are hovering just below freezing across parts of the region, creating slick and frigid conditions as snow returns.
The latest system is expected to bring an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow, adding to the 2 to 4 inches that fell across the area on Saturday.
If you’re heading out for early Sunday services or morning errands, conditions in downtown Newark are especially cold, and residents are urged to bundle up and allow extra travel time.
According to the National Weather Service, snowfall will continue through much of the day.
Forecasters say areas of freezing fog are possible early this morning, followed by steady snow with a high near 34 degrees.
Winds are expected to remain calm before turning north at around 6 mph later in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation stands at 90 percent, with up to 3 inches of new snow possible.
Snow is expected to taper off Sunday night, mainly before 10 p.m. Temperatures will drop to around 21 degrees with northwest winds near 7 mph.
There remains an 80 percent chance of additional snowfall overnight, with another 1 to 2 inches possible.
Residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware, dress for the cold, and use caution on roads and sidewalks as wintry conditions persist across North Jersey.