Winter storm watch issued for Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey

Winter storm watch issued for Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey
Snow plow removing snow from street. Snowplow trucks removing snow on the road street

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for parts of Delaware, northeastern Maryland, and southern New Jersey, warning of potentially heavy snowfall from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

Forecasters predict 4 to 6 inches of snow, with localized areas seeing up to 8 inches. The storm could make travel hazardous, especially during the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

Increasing clouds are expected tonight with a low around 24 degrees. Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 38. Monday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 22. Snow is possible Tuesday afternoon, mainly after 1 p.m., with a high near 35 and a 50 percent chance of precipitation, though new accumulation is expected to be less than one inch. Snow is likely Tuesday night before 1 a.m., with a low around 26 and a 70 percent chance of precipitation, bringing 1 to 3 inches of accumulation. A chance of snow continues Wednesday with cloudy skies and a high near 37. Snow and sleet are likely Wednesday night before 1 a.m., transitioning to rain by early Thursday morning, with a low around 31 and a 100 percent chance of precipitation.

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