New jersey prepares for more snow this weekend

New Jersey is in for a dynamic weather weekend, transitioning from calm and mild conditions to a more wintry setup by Sunday. Today will be sunny and seasonably cool, with highs around 40°F and a light west wind. Tonight brings partly cloudy skies and a low near 27°F, with calm winds shifting to a gentle southerly breeze after midnight.

Saturday will start mostly cloudy, with temperatures climbing to a milder 46°F. Rain may develop after 1 p.m., but the chance of precipitation stands at 50%, and any rainfall is expected to be light. Saturday night looks quieter, with just a slight chance of lingering rain before 10 p.m. and temperatures dipping to around 28°F under mostly cloudy skies.

Sunday marks a shift toward wintry weather. Snow is likely in the afternoon, possibly mixed with rain, especially in southern areas, as highs struggle to reach 37°F. North winds will pick up to 5–10 mph, and snowfall accumulations could range from 1 to 3 inches, particularly in northern and higher-elevation areas. Sunday night will turn colder, with snow likely becoming steadier after 7 p.m. as temperatures drop sharply to around 16°F. Some areas could see additional light accumulation, with precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.

Compared to typical January weather in New Jersey, which often features highs in the upper 30s to low 40s and occasional snow, this weekend’s forecast is fairly typical but with a sharper cold snap Sunday night and the potential for accumulating snow, which could make for slippery travel conditions.

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