TRENTON, NJ – After a mild start to fall, colder weather is moving into New Jersey this week, bringing frosty mornings and crisp, cool afternoons across much of the state.
Sunday morning began with patches of frost before giving way to clear skies and highs near 61 degrees.
Forecasters say temperatures will remain on the cooler side through the middle of the week, marking the season’s most sustained chill so far.
Key Points
- Patchy frost early Sunday with highs near 61 degrees
- Light rain possible Monday afternoon before clearing
- Temperatures dip into the low 40s and upper 30s at night through midweek
Cooler pattern sets in statewide
The National Weather Service reports a gradual shift toward colder, drier air as calm winds give way to light northwesterly breezes. Overnight lows are expected to hover in the low 40s, with parts of North and Central Jersey dipping into the upper 30s by Tuesday night.
Brief chance of rain Monday
A weak weather system is forecast to pass through the region Monday afternoon, bringing a 30 percent chance of rain between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Skies will clear by late evening, setting up a sunny but cool Tuesday with highs around 60 degrees.
Signs of the season ahead
Forecasters say the pattern signals a typical early November transition, with shorter days and cooler nights becoming more frequent. By midweek, residents can expect bright sunshine, light winds, and classic autumn weather — a reminder that winter is drawing closer with each passing day.
