The Newtown area may awaken to a dusting of snow between late Monday night and Tuesday morning.
The National Weather Service expects the area to receive no more than an inch of snow, with final totals likely to remain below that mark. Higher accumulations are predicted for the Poconos where several inches could fall.
Despite the lack of predicted accumulation, meteorologists warned that timing could create tough driving conditions Tuesday morning.
“Not a major system for us, but be mindful of potential for slippery roads tomorrow morning,” forecasters from the National Weather Service’s regional office said Monday. “Consider delaying travel until the wintry precip has ended in your area.”
The expected snowfall arrives a week after several inches of snow covered the region.
While the ground may turn white Tuesday, it is unlikely to stay that way for the holiday.
The current forecast calls for a chance of rain on Christmas, and the National Weather Service regional office reports there is no forecast for a “White Christmas” this year.
The region has not seen a official White Christmas since 2002, when approximately 2 inches of snow fell. Historical records from nearby Trenton show much heavier holiday totals in the past, including 11 inches in 1966 and 10 inches in 1909.
Last year, the area saw a dusting of snow on Christmas Eve morning.
Below is the upcoming forecast from the National Weather Service:
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain likely between 10am and 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Christmas Day: A chance of rain before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Friday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
