N.J. weather: Forecasters tracking winter storm threat next week after cold, windy Thanksgiving
Windy and frigid New Jersey Thanksgiving. Holidays may be frigid in locations with 30s wind chills. Meteorologists expect 50-mph winds till Friday.
Thursday saw 15–20 mph west winds. Cold, windy New Jersey Thanksgiving. In certain regions of the state, 30s wind chills will make the holiday frigid. Meteorologists expect 50-mph winds till Friday.
On Thursday, west winds were 15–20 mph with 25–35 mph gusts. The wind chill will be substantially lower than low to mid-40s daytime highs. Nighttime lows will be mid-20s to low 30s, 10 degrees below wind chill.
Black Friday will bring stronger winds. Winds could reach 40–45 or 50 mph. All day, cold winds will maintain highs in the mid-30s to lower-40s. It may rain or snow, although most locations will remain dry. Pressure will keep Friday and Saturday calm. Mid-30s afternoon wind chills. Friday and Saturday nights will be mid-20s–low-30s.
Sunday’s westward cold front will bring average or above-average temperatures. Sunday night and late Sunday may bring rain from this front. High pressure on Monday will chill and dry.
New Jersey may get its first big snowstorm Tuesday. SW systems provide coastal rain or interior snow. Forecasters struggle to anticipate the storm’s track, timing, and severity, making damage estimates challenging. North of I-78 gets less rain than south and seashore.
Few days of winter rain, severe winds, and cold are forecast. Locals should plan. Officials advise checking local weather and traveling safely during storms.
NJ OEM NWS predictions and alerts NJ AccuWeather forecasts 25–35 mph winds this winter. This wind chill will be substantially lower than midday highs in the low to mid-40s. The wind chill is 10 degrees lower, so evening lows will be mid-20s to low-30s.
Black Friday winds will be stronger. Winds might reach 40–45 mph, possibly 50. All day, cold winds will maintain highs in the mid-30s to lower-40s. It may rain or snow, although most areas will be dry. Pressure will keep Friday and Saturday calm. Mid-30s afternoon wind chills. Friday and Saturday nights will be mid-20s–low-30s.
The cold front heading west on Sunday will bring near-normal or slightly above-normal temperatures. Sunday night and late Sunday may bring rain from this front. Monday will be cool and dry due to high pressure.
Tuesday may bring New Jersey’s first substantial snowstorm. Southwest systems bring rain or snow to the coast or mountains. Forecasters believe the storm’s route, timing, and severity all unexpected, making damage estimates difficult. Rain is more likely south and along the shore than north along I-78.
A few days will bring snow, wind, and cold. Residents should plan. Authorities advise checking local storm forecasts and traveling safely.
Sources:
Warnings and forecasts from NWS
OEM New Jersey AccuWeather winter weather alerts.
