Bolaris: Rain and sleet shifting to snow
Tropical like moisture continues this afternoon to ride along an Arctic front, which is acting like a snow conveyer belt. The storm could pump about 6 to 8 inches of snow for the city by 7 p.m. Higher amounts are expected across parts of Southern New Jersey and Delaware.
Timing:
Up to 5 inches have already fallen across parts of the region. The temperature is also now below freezing and expected to drop through the night.
Now through 4 p.m.: Snow, heavy at times, continues to fall. Temperatures will be falling into the 20s.
4-7 p.m.: Snow tapers to light snow. The 5 p.m. temperature should be near 26 degrees.
7-9 p.m.: Snow ending west to east.
After 9 p.m.: Clearing, temperature turns frigid, with a low of 10 degrees.
Accumulations:
City: 6-8 inches, with the 8-inch mark the target.
Parts of South Jersey and Delaware: 8-10 inches
Lesser amounts north and west.
Friday
A bright blue, Arctic sky and very cold temperatures, with a high of 26.