New jersey weather forecast: warm thursday brings 70s before showers, cooler weekend return

New Jersey Weather Forecast: Warm Thursday Brings 70s Before Showers, Cooler Weekend Return

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April 22, 2026

Trenton, NJ – A brief warm-up will push temperatures into the low 70s Thursday across New Jersey before a cooler, wetter pattern settles in for the weekend.

After a cloudy and damp Wednesday with highs near 61 and scattered showers, conditions will improve overnight with patchy fog developing and lows dipping to the mid-40s.

One-day warmup before temperatures drop

Thursday marks the warmest day in the forecast, with skies gradually clearing and temperatures climbing to around 73 degrees. Light northwest winds and morning fog will give way to sunshine by the afternoon.

New jersey weather forecast: warm thursday brings 70s before showers, cooler weekend return
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The warmer conditions will be short-lived.

By Friday, cloud cover returns and temperatures fall back to the low 60s, with a shift to easterly winds signaling a change in the weather pattern.


Key Points
• Thursday temperatures rise to around 73 degrees across New Jersey
• Cooler air returns Friday with highs near 62 and increasing clouds
• Weekend brings showers and highs dropping into the low-to-mid 50s

Weekend turns cooler and wetter

Rain chances increase late Friday night, with showers becoming more likely on Saturday, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Daytime highs will struggle to reach the mid-50s, a noticeable drop from Thursday’s warmth.

Showers may linger into early Sunday before conditions begin to dry out. Temperatures will recover slightly, with highs near 60, but skies are expected to remain mostly cloudy.

Overnight lows through the weekend will stay in the low-to-mid 40s.

What to expect

The shifting conditions reflect a typical spring pattern in the region, with quick swings between warm and cool air masses.

Residents can expect:

  • Foggy mornings Thursday before clearing
  • A sharp but brief warmup
  • Increasing clouds and cooler air by Friday
  • Periods of rain and damp conditions through Saturday

Looking ahead

While Sunday offers some improvement, no extended stretch of warm, dry weather is currently in the forecast. The pattern remains unsettled heading into early next week.

For now, Thursday stands out as the best opportunity for outdoor plans before cooler temperatures and rain return to the region.

Phil Stilton

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