TRENTON, N.J. – A calm but chilly pattern will settle over New Jersey through the end of the week, bringing mostly sunny skies and brisk west winds as temperatures hover in the low 50s.
Forecasters say the state will experience classic fall weather over the next three days, with cool afternoons, clear nights, and a steady breeze making jackets a necessity.
Overnight lows will dip into the 30s and even the upper 20s by the weekend.
Key Points
- Daytime highs will remain near 53 degrees through Friday.
- Overnight lows are expected to fall into the 30s, dropping to the upper 20s by Friday night.
- Mostly sunny skies and occasional gusty west winds will dominate the forecast.
Wednesday: Breezy and bright
Today will be mostly sunny with highs near 53 degrees. West winds of 5 to 15 mph could bring gusts up to 25 mph, keeping the air brisk despite the sunshine. Tonight will turn mostly cloudy before clearing, with lows around 37.
Thursday: Steady sunshine, light breeze
Expect clear skies and comfortable fall sunshine Thursday with highs near 53 and west winds around 10 mph. Gusts could again reach 25 mph before easing overnight as temperatures drop to about 32 degrees under mostly clear skies.
Friday: Cool finish to the workweek
Friday will bring another mostly sunny day with highs near 52 and a light west breeze of 5 to 10 mph. By nightfall, skies will remain clear and temperatures will fall to around 29, signaling a cold start to the weekend.