Ice, sleet and snow could freeze the long President’s Day weekend in the three-state area, meteorologists say – with the worst weather arriving on Sunday morning, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
A winter weather warning is in effect for central and southern New Jersey, but forecasters say the entire region will be subject to complicated conditions as a winter system approaches the south on Saturday afternoon.
“It can bring a mixture of hail, freezing rain and even a little snow to the area. Starting late tomorrow night and continuing until Sunday morning before it ends, ”said Accuweather senior meteorologist Alan Reppert.
There won’t be much snow accumulation, but the messy precipitation combined with continuous temperatures in the 1920s can make New Yorkers think twice about a Valentine’s Day tour, meteorologists said.
It will be freezing rain and hail [Sunday] morning, which will lead to excellent travel conditions, Reppert said.
The most inclement weather is reserved for Presidents’ Day on Monday, with hail and freezing rain arriving in the city in the afternoon and lasting until Tuesday morning, according to Accuweather forecast.
Warmer temperatures and clearer conditions are expected midweek, with more snow likely on Thursday.