2 to 4 Inches Of Snow Forecast For Bucks & Hunterdon Counties

A winter storm system is forecast to bring several inches of snow to the region beginning Friday afternoon.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Advisory for the area.

Forecasters expect the New Hope-Lambertville area to receive between 2 and 4 inches of snow before the system moves out Saturday morning.

The storm could to include periods of sleet and freezing rain on Friday night.

Meteorologists noted that areas near the I-95 corridor could see accumulations of ice.

“There is the potential for a sharp gradient in snow accumulation due to sleet mixing in dashed area,” forecasters said in a statement.

Road crews are preparing for hazardous conditions on the road.

Crews from PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will pre-treat roadways where necessary to prevent ice from bonding to the pavement.

Officials warned that salt cannot eliminate all risks.

Drivers are advised to remain alert for icy patches, including on bridges and highway ramps where ice forms more quickly.

Officials noted that in freezing temperatures, roads that appear wet may actually be icy.

The timing of the storm coincides with heavy holiday traffic.

“We really urge all drivers to exercise caution and avoid travel if the conditions warrant it,” said Pennsylvania Turnpike CEO Mark Compton. “If that is not possible, please slow down, practice safe driving habits, and call *11 for any type of support while on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.”

Below is the forecast from the National Weather Service:

Christmas Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday: Snow likely after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Night: Snow before 10pm, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet between 10pm and 4am, then snow after 4am. Low around 28. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Saturday: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Sunday: A chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday: Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.