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Snow forecast for NYC-area: NJ declares partial state of emergency
Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency for Northwestern New Jersey due to a significant winter storm that will hit tomorrow.
A light round of snow may move into North Jersey overnight, though forecasters say precipitation amounts will vary widely across the region.
A coastal storm is set to bring accumulating snow to parts of New York and New Jersey early Tuesday, with higher totals now expected inland.
In Central Jersey, any early-morning snow is likely to change to mostly rain as warmer air pushes in. The NWS calls for less than a 50 percent chance of snow exceeding 2 inches in Hunterdon County, as less in Somerset and Middlesex.
The snowstorm is expected to reach the New York metropolitan area around 6 AM on Tuesday, coinciding directly with the morning rush hour.
New York City is expected to see rain on Tuesday morning, while areas north of the city will receive a few inches of snow.
Five New Jersey counties are under winter weather advisories for Tuesday's storm. Snow totals of 1 to 6 inches are now expected.
While much of New Jersey could see a brief hit of snowflakes early Tuesday morning, the majority of the state will quickly flip to plain rain.