2 Snow Chances, 'Dangerous' Weather In Bergen County Forecast: See Timing

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Snow is in the forecast for Bergen County on two different days this week.

The National Weather Service also says the cold weather and wind chills this weekend could be "dangerous" for those outdoors.

Bergen County will be under an extreme cold warning from Saturday morning at 10 a.m. to Sunday at 1 p.m. The county will also be under a wind advisory from 9 a.m. Saturday until midnight.

Snow Days And Wind Chills

Forecasters say there's an 80 percent chance of snow early Saturday morning in Bergen County, largely between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m.

"New snow accumulation under 1 inch possible," the National Weather Service says.

On Saturday, winds could gust as high as 48 MPH, and wind chill values may hover between -10 and zero.

The NWS says that with the wind and cold advisories in effect, "Strong wind can make driving difficult...Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside."

Check on neighbors and the elderly, they advise. The advisory is here.

The Next Snow

Accuweather says there's a 94 percent chance of precipitation Wednesday, with "periods of snow."

It's too early to tell if there will be an accumulation.

Looking far ahead, snow and sleet are possible next Saturday as well, Accuweather says.

Track Storms Here

• See the latest local NWS forecast and watches here.
• Keep an eye on the local radar here.
• Check out the Accuweather Minutecast here.
• See a current map of all watches and warnings in New Jersey here.
  
• The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) keeps us informed about larger weather events. Follow them here.

Updated NWS forecasts, watches, and warnings in each county:

• Bergen County here
• Essex County here
• Hudson County here

What about the rivers? This NWS map of the United States will show the potential for river flooding.