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NJ Weather: Winter's Grip Loosens, Then Tightens Again
28 Feb
Summary
- New Jersey anticipates a brief warm-up to the 50s before a sharp winter return.
- Overnight temperatures will drop into the low 30s, bringing snow and rain.
- Arctic air will push temperatures into the mid-teens by Monday morning.
New Jersey residents are set for a volatile weather week, beginning with dense fog on Saturday morning. Following the fog's dissipation, the afternoon will offer a spring-like reprieve, with temperatures climbing into the low to mid-50s. This warmth is fleeting as winter conditions return overnight Saturday. A storm system moving across the region will bring light snow to northern areas and rain elsewhere, with temperatures dropping into the low 30s.
Sunday will see cooler highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. A significant drop is expected Sunday night into Monday morning, as Arctic air pushes temperatures into the mid-teens. Fortunately, a potential Monday winter storm is forecast to stay south of the state, leaving New Jersey with a mostly sunny but very cold day. Attention then shifts to Tuesday, which may bring wintry weather, including snow, sleet, and rain, as another storm system develops.
Following Tuesday's system, a chance of rain arrives on Wednesday with highs back in the 50s. Forecasters predict a substantial warm-up by late next week, with temperatures potentially reaching the low 60s by Friday. The initial Saturday fog resulted from lingering snowpack moisture and Atlantic ocean air, with a risk of freezing fog due to sub-freezing temperatures in many areas.
