Weather Authority: Snow, sleet and rain to impact area Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for a midweek storm that will bring accumulating snow, sleet and rain to the region.

The Winter Storm Watch goes into effect Wednesday at 6 a.m.

Snow will creep in late morning and transition to rain during the evening rush hour. It should transition to rain into Thursday morning.

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for the entire state of New Jersey beginning Wednesday at 5 a.m.

Snow totals will vary depending on when the transition occurs, but a few inches are expected in the metro area.

The region is expected to dry out Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning.

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WEDNESDAY: Snow during the morning will give way to a mixture of rain and snow during the afternoon. Some mixed winter precipitation possible. Low: 32 High: 33

THURSDAY: Morning clouds followed by afternoon sun. Low: 32 High: 53

FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy. Low: 31 High: 47

SATURDAY: Showers. Low: 39 High: 43