Thanksgiving rain gives way to sunny and cool weekend weather

Thanksgiving Rain Gives Way to Sunny and Cool Weekend Weather

As Thanksgiving weekend unfolds in New Jersey, residents can expect a mix of weather conditions, beginning with rain on Thursday and transitioning to clear, colder days through Sunday.

On Thanksgiving Day, rain is anticipated, mainly before 2 p.m., with a high near 55°F. Southeast winds at 10 to 15 mph will shift to the west in the afternoon, with gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch possible.

By evening, skies will gradually clear, and temperatures will drop to around 31°F, accompanied by west winds of 5 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph.

Friday brings sunny conditions with a high near 47°F. West winds at 5 to 10 mph may gust up to 20 mph. The night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dipping to around 24°F and west winds around 10 mph.

Saturday continues the trend of sunny weather, though cooler, with a high near 40°F. West winds around 10 mph could gust up to 20 mph. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with lows near 22°F.

Sunday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 39°F, followed by a mostly clear night and a low around 22°F.

Comparatively, late November in New Jersey typically sees average high temperatures around 54°F and lows near 35°F.

This weekend’s forecast indicates slightly cooler conditions, especially during the latter part of the weekend. Precipitation averages about 3.4 inches for the month,

The expected rainfall on Thanksgiving Day aligns with typical November patterns.

In summary, after a rainy Thanksgiving Day, New Jerseyans can anticipate a clear and colder weekend, with temperatures slightly below late-November norms.

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