Mount Holly, NJ – Drivers across parts of northern New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania are being urged to use caution late tonight as a glaze of ice is expected to develop, creating potentially hazardous travel conditions before daybreak Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, a storm system moving into the region late Sunday night is expected to produce light freezing rain, resulting in ice accumulations generally between 0.01 and 0.25 inches. While amounts are expected to be light, officials warn that even a thin glaze can significantly increase the risk of slips and crashes, especially on untreated roads, bridges, and overpasses.
The greatest ice threat is expected in northern New Jersey, the Lehigh Valley, and parts of central Pennsylvania, while areas farther south — including Philadelphia, southern New Jersey, and Delaware — are more likely to see plain rain with little to no icing.
Forecasters say the icing threat is most likely late Sunday night into early Monday morning, a timing that could impact overnight travel and the early Monday commute. Temperatures hovering near the freezing mark may allow ice to form quickly, even if precipitation appears light.
Residents are advised to slow down while driving, avoid sudden braking, and use extra caution when walking on sidewalks and steps. Officials also recommend checking road conditions before traveling and allowing extra time to reach destinations.
The ice threat is expected to diminish by Monday morning as temperatures rise, though strong winds are forecast to follow later Monday into Tuesday, bringing additional weather concerns.
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