Some light snow is possible across much of New Jersey on Friday night after an Arctic blast of much frigid air could challenge record low temperatures. Accumulations are expected to remain light, with no more than a coating possible, according to the National Weather Service. Any precipitation should end by Saturday afternoon.

A light round of snow may move into North Jersey overnight, though forecasters say precipitation amounts will vary widely across the region.

Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency for Northwestern New Jersey due to a significant winter storm that will hit tomorrow.

A blast of cold Arctic air sweeping into New Jersey on Thursday could see several record low temperatures across the state broken on Friday before snow arrives

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for Dec. 2 in five northwest counties and some schools opted for delayed openings or a snow day.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency for five northwestern counties due to what he called a “potentially significant storm” expected to bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The order covers Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren counties.

The storm is expected to bring accumulating snow and icy conditions from Kansas into New England, where winter storm warnings are in effect across the region.

A few inches of snow are possible to the north. Up to an inch of rain is possible to the south. With some even colder weather coming up for New Jersey.

Snow could be coming to the tri-state just as December begins, and the National Weather Service now says some areas north and west of New York City could see higher totals than earlier expected.

A chilling forecast looms over the East Coast, with a polar vortex promising a hellish winter storm next week.