David Robinson

Santa Claus may rely heavily this year on Rudolph's shiny nose as he heads into New Jersey early Christmas morning.

Average winter-long snowfall amounts in New Jersey, according to records dating back to 1895, have ranged from as little as 4 inches to as much as nearly 63 inches.

Summer doesn't officially end for another two weeks, but according to weather experts, summer's actually done at the end of August.

And long-range models suggests a warmer-than-normal August in the Garden State.

Following the deaths of two teenage boys who fell through an icy pond in separate incidents Wednesday, New Jersey residents are being warned to stay on land for the time being.

It's arguably the most important weather forecast of the year.