TRENTON, NJ – A calm and mild weather pattern is set to hold steady across New Jersey through the weekend, bringing a mix of sun, clouds, and just a brief spell of rain before cooler air settles in.
Patchy fog greeted parts of the state early Thursday, but skies were expected to turn partly sunny by midday with highs reaching near 50 degrees.
Clouds will build overnight, with temperatures dipping into the upper 30s under light winds.
Friday will bring mostly cloudy skies and slightly warmer air, with highs near 56 and a light southwest breeze developing by afternoon.
Rain is likely to move in Friday night, with up to half an inch possible before tapering off by daybreak Saturday.
Weekend turns cooler but dry
Saturday will start with lingering showers before skies begin to clear, and highs will hover near 53 with a light north wind.
By Saturday night, colder air moves in, dropping temperatures to around 29 degrees under partly cloudy skies.
Sunday looks mostly sunny and seasonable, with highs returning to near 50 and lows in the mid-30s by nightfall.
The mild trend and light winds are expected to continue into early next week, keeping travel and outdoor plans largely unaffected across the region.
Key Points
- Fog clears Thursday with highs around 50 and calm winds
- Rain likely Friday night into early Saturday, up to half an inch possible
- Cooler, dry weather returns for the weekend with highs near 50 and lows below freezing Saturday night