New Jersey's Upcoming Weather: A Mix of Snow, Wind, and Extreme Cold
A Storm Brewing Off the Coast
New Jersey is in for a wild weather ride this weekend. A storm is brewing off the coast, and it might bring a mix of snow and strong winds. But here's the catch: no one's quite sure yet how bad it'll be.
Forecasters Keep a Close Eye
Forecasters are keeping a close eye on this storm. It could take a path out to sea, which would mean less hassle for the state. Or it could hug the coast, dumping a good amount of snow. Right now, the chances of seeing more than 4 inches of snow are pretty high near the shore, but they drop as you move inland.
Not Just Snow: Strong Winds Expected
And it's not just about the snow. This storm is packing some serious wind. Even if it stays off the coast, the winds could still cause trouble along the shoreline.
Cold Weather Sticking Around
If the storm does decide to visit New Jersey, it'll be cold enough for snow. And the chill isn't just a one-day thing. It's sticking around through next week. So, bundle up!
Dangerously Cold Temperatures Before the Weekend
But before we get to the weekend, New Jersey has to deal with some dangerously cold temperatures. The wind chills could drop below zero, and frostbite and hypothermia could set in quickly. A cold weather advisory is in effect for most of the state until Wednesday morning, with another round of severe cold expected from Wednesday night through Friday night.
Tonight into Wednesday Morning
- Wind Chills: Range from zero to minus 10 degrees across most of New Jersey.
- Morning Lows: Single digits today.
- High Temperatures: Teens in northwestern areas, low to mid-20s elsewhere.
Another Wave of Arctic Air
Another wave of Arctic air arrives this evening as a cold front sweeps through the region, though no precipitation is expected. The most dangerous cold arrives Wednesday through Friday, when daytime highs will be in the mid to upper teens in northern counties and near 20 degrees in South Jersey. Overnight lows Wednesday through Friday will drop to either low single digits or below zero across all of New Jersey.
Bone-Chilling Cold
- Wind Chills: Plunge well below zero, reaching as low as minus 20 degrees near and northwest of the I-95 corridor.
- Potential Impact: "Bone chilling cold" could affect energy infrastructure due to increased heating demands.
- Low Temperature Records: Could be broken later this week.
Extended Forecast
The extended forecast shows conditions remaining very cold through at least the beginning of next week.
