Another cold day is ahead for New Jersey on Tuesday before a big temperature swing and a storm that will hit the state with heavy rain and gusty winds Thursday night. The immediate weather pattern remains quiet through Wednesday as temperatures gradually start to warm. Temperatures on Tuesday will reach the mid 20s to mid 30s with light winds.

Winter weather advisories had hit nearby PA counties as residents face a slippery commute Dec. 10. See NJ's forecast, timing, maps and more.

Forecast highs and low for Christmas Day in NJ currently are:

A few inches of light to moderate snow from Saturday night to Sunday morning will be enough for slippery roads and low visibility across parts of New Jersey.

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

Widespread snowfall totals of 1 to 5 inches are in the forecast for New Jersey from a winter storm that is expected to start tonight and continue into Sunday morning. Precipitation will begin falling between 9 and 10 p.

The discussion indicated a low pressure area over the Upper Great Lakes will push a cold front into southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey on Saturday night, bringing some snow. The amount of snow appears as if it will increase from northwest to southeast, the NWS forecasters said.