Mount Holly, NJ – Drivers across parts of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania could face slick and icy road conditions during the Thursday morning commute, as temperatures fall sharply overnight following periods of light rain.
According to the National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly, a mix of light rain Wednesday night is expected to transition into snow or freezing conditions as temperatures drop into the 20s by daybreak Thursday. This could lead to patchy icing on untreated roads, bridges, and overpasses, particularly during the early morning rush hour.
The highest risk window appears to be before 8 a.m. Thursday, when lingering moisture on roadways may freeze as colder air moves in. While widespread snowfall is not expected, even minor ice accumulation can create hazardous driving conditions, especially in suburban and rural areas.
Cities potentially impacted include Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden, Wilmington, and surrounding communities across Burlington, Camden, Mercer, Montgomery, Bucks, and Delaware counties. Major roadways such as I-95, I-76, I-295, the New Jersey Turnpike, and Route 42 could see isolated slick spots.
Forecasters say temperatures will gradually rebound later Thursday morning, helping improve road conditions by late morning. However, motorists heading out early are urged to slow down, increase following distance, and allow extra travel time.
The National Weather Service advises checking local forecasts before leaving home and monitoring real-time traffic updates if commuting early.
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