After a stretch of cooler conditions, a steady warmup is set to bring springlike temperatures back across the Garden State.
Toms River, NJ – New Jersey is set to see a noticeable warmup heading into the weekend, with temperatures climbing from the upper 40s Thursday to the mid-60s by Sunday, according to the latest forecast.
Key Points
- Temperatures rise from near 50 Thursday to mid-60s by the weekend
- Mostly sunny skies Friday before rain chances return Friday night
- Mild and partly sunny conditions expected through Sunday
Thursday will remain mostly cloudy, with a high near 49 degrees. Winds will shift from light southeast to southerly in the afternoon at 5 to 10 mph. Overnight, conditions stay mostly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 32 degrees as winds calm.
Sunshine and warming trend begin Friday
Friday marks the start of the warmup, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 60 degrees. Winds will increase slightly out of the southwest at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph during the afternoon.
Rain is expected to move in Friday night, mainly before 2 a.m., with a 70% chance of precipitation. Overnight lows will stay milder, around 45 degrees, with light southwest winds continuing.
Weekend brings mild temperatures and spotty rain
By Saturday, any lingering morning rain should clear out by around 8 a.m., giving way to mostly sunny skies and a high near 64 degrees. Winds will shift to the west at 5 to 10 mph. Saturday night will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 41.
Sunday continues the warming trend, with partly sunny skies and a high near 65 degrees. Another chance of rain returns Sunday night, with mostly cloudy conditions and a low near 41.
The stretch of milder weather signals a transition toward more consistent spring conditions across New Jersey after recent cooler days.