New Jersey—Residents should prepare for colder temperatures, including sub-freezing conditions later this week, according to the National Weather Service. A mix of sunny days and rain will precede the temperature drop, with overnight lows reaching as low as 26°F.
Today, sunny skies will bring a high near 56°F with a west wind of around 5 mph. Tonight, increasing cloud cover is expected with a low around 44°F as a light south wind continues at 5 mph.
Tuesday brings rain, mainly before 1 p.m., with a high near 61°F. South winds of 10 to 15 mph will shift to the west in the afternoon, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph. Precipitation chances are at 80%, with rainfall totals expected between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. By Tuesday night, skies will clear, and the temperature will drop to around 32°F as west winds of 5 to 15 mph continue.
On Wednesday, mostly sunny conditions will return with a high near 52°F and a west wind of 5 to 10 mph. However, rain is likely to develop after 1 a.m. on Wednesday night, as clouds increase and temperatures settle near 38°F. New rainfall amounts are estimated between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with precipitation chances at 60%.
Thanksgiving Day will be marked by rain and a high near 54°F. The rain may taper off by Thursday night, leaving a 40% chance of lingering precipitation and mostly cloudy skies with a low around 35°F.
Friday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 49°F. By Friday night, clear skies will dominate, and temperatures will drop significantly, reaching a low of around 26°F.
Residents are urged to monitor forecasts and take precautions against the cold, especially during the sub-freezing overnight temperatures expected midweek.