New Jersey Braces for Early Tuesday Wintry Mix Before Dramatic Warm-Up Toward 70 Degrees This Weekend

New Jersey residents can expect a brief winter storm Tuesday morning. After that, the temperature will drop dramatically, possibly reaching 70 degrees by the weekend. Rain will arrive after midnight on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. It will start as light snow, then freezing rain, then rain.

On Tuesday morning, forecasters predict a light snowfall in New Jersey. Overall snowfall is expected to be below one inch. Snow will likely combine with freezing rain from the south to the north as the temperature warms. That change might render unmaintained roads, bridges, and overpasses slick in the morning traffic. In cold climates, drivers should be cautious.

Colder air will descend on Monday, preparing for this wintry mix. The forecast predicts daytime highs in the mid-30s across the state, cold enough for snow to fall when it rains. But the cold won’t last.

By midweek, a substantial warm-up is expected. By Wednesday, most of the state should see mid- to upper-50s highs. Thursday will be warm again, with several regions reaching 60°F. This rapid swing from chilly mornings to springlike afternoons demonstrates that the weather pattern has changed.

A cold front on Friday may temporarily lower temperatures to the 50s. Still, forecasts predict the chilly air will pass soon. Some parts of New Jersey may hit 70 degrees by Saturday. After a frigid start to the week, the weather is expected to stay beautiful through Sunday, bringing early spring warmth.

Even if Tuesday’s snow and freezing rain don’t generate substantial accumulations, meteorologists warn that moderate glazing might make traffic treacherous. Commuters should check predictions and allow extra time to arrive to work.

Late-winter weather in New Jersey is unpredictable, as shown by the week’s rapid transition from snowstorm to 70-degree temps. Residents should watch official forecasts and prepare for icy roads early in the week and warm afternoons by the weekend.

Sources:

National Weather Service
AccuWeather