TRENTON, NJ – A damp and foggy stretch of weather is set to grip New Jersey this week before colder air sweeps in and ushers the potential for snow on Sunday. The National Weather Service says the state will experience multiple rounds of light to moderate rain through Friday, followed by a brief dry period and a possible return to wintry conditions by the end of the weekend.
Dense morning fog was expected to linger through late Wednesday morning, keeping visibility low across major highways and rural areas. Rain chances will increase again late in the day, with highs near 47 degrees and calm winds shifting slightly westward. Only light rainfall is expected before a brief break arrives tonight.
Thursday will remain cloudy with another chance of afternoon showers and patchy fog early. Temperatures will top out in the low 40s before steadier rain returns Thursday night into Friday. Meteorologists anticipate a widespread soaking to end the workweek, with rainfall totals between a quarter and half an inch across much of the state.
Brief break before possible weekend snowfall
The system moves out Friday night, allowing for a drier and slightly warmer Saturday with some sunshine and highs approaching 50. Forecasters say this lull will be short-lived, as another disturbance could bring snow and a mix of rain Sunday morning into the afternoon. Highs on Sunday are expected to hover near 39 degrees, cold enough to support accumulating snow in some inland locations.
- Three key takeaways from this week’s forecast:*
- Periods of rain and fog through Friday will dominate New Jersey’s weather
- Saturday offers a brief dry and mild window before colder air returns
- A mix of rain and snow likely develops Sunday with potential light accumulation
Travelers are urged to remain cautious during the foggy mornings and prepare for changing road conditions later in the week. Any Sunday snowfall will depend on the exact track of the next storm system, which forecasters will continue to monitor closely.
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