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Latest forecast on this weekend's winter storm

Snowstorm live updates: Latest forecast on this weekend's winter storm

The major storm is set to hit starting on Jan. 23 and will stretch into the weekend, spreading snow and ice from the southern Plains to the Northeast.

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NJ weather: Weekend snowstorm could be biggest we’ve had in 5 years. Just stay home, forecasters say.

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Winter storm watch issued for parts of NJ: Latest storm forecast, weekend timeline

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Another NJ storm? How much snow could North Jersey get this weekend?

Fresh off a weekend with multiple rounds of snowfall, North Jerseyans could be in store for several more inches this weekend as a larger storm is expected to make its way through the area.

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How much snow will NJ get in latest storm? See what local models say

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Snowstorm forecast updates: Millions brace for major storm this weekend

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Up to 12 inches of snow possible in New Jersey: Latest storm forecast, weekend timeline

Forecasters say heavy snow and significant accumulations are likely, though some areas could see periods of sleet or freezing rain mixed in, especially on Sunday.

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High-impact winter storm targets NY, NJ: 1 foot of snow possible

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'Major' snow storm coming to NJ; How many inches of snow this weekend?

How is a blizzard different from a winter storm?

A blizzard is a couple of giant steps above a winter storm. According to the National Weather Service, a storm officially qualifies as a blizzard when winds reach or exceed 35 mph and when the visibility drops to only a quarter mile or less. These conditions need to stay active for at least 3 hours.

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Blizzard, storm warnings in Michigan. Where snow will fall

This story has been updated with new information. Even as thousands of Michiganders were waiting Saturday morning, Dec. 26, for their power to be restored from a Friday ice storm, the National Weather Service was predicting another winter storm for late ...