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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