Snow is making its return to New Jersey tonight after a mostly sunny and chilly day with highs reaching around 37°F. Northwest winds at 10 to 15 mph will ease into the evening, setting the stage for increasing cloud cover and cooler temperatures dropping to about 25°F. Snow showers are expected to develop after 3 a.m., with a 50% chance of precipitation.
However, any accumulation will likely be minimal, with less than half an inch expected.
By Saturday morning, the chance for lingering snow showers will taper off by 7 a.m., giving way to mostly cloudy skies throughout the day.
Temperatures will remain cold, with highs near 36°F. Winds will be light and variable early on but will shift northwest at 5 to 10 mph by midday. Like tonight, any additional snow accumulation Saturday morning should stay under half an inch.
Saturday night will bring clearing skies and colder conditions, with temperatures dropping to around 23°F and a steady northwest breeze around 10 mph. By Sunday, sunshine returns, helping temperatures climb slightly higher to near 41°F—still cool but a bit more seasonable for January.
Winds will stay light from the northwest. Sunday night will be mostly clear and colder, with lows near 21°F.
Compared to typical January weather in New Jersey, this pattern aligns well with seasonal norms. Average highs this time of year are usually in the mid to upper 30s, and lows often dip into the 20s.
The light snow expected tonight and early Saturday is characteristic of the region’s winter patterns, where small snow events are common. However, the limited accumulation and quick clearing suggest minimal disruption.
