Chilly Days Ahead: New Jersey's Weather Update for the Week

New Jersey is in for a cold spell. A freeze is on the way tonight, and the chill will stick around for a few days. The light rain from this morning will stop by midday. The afternoon will be partly cloudy, and the sun will set on a clear sky. Temperatures will drop fast tonight. Most places will see mid to upper 20s, but cities and coastal areas will stay a bit warmer in the low to mid 30s. This is the first big freeze of the season for many inland spots. Sunday will be partly cloudy with highs in the low to mid 50s. A weak weather system might bring a few rain or snow showers in the morning, but it won't be a big deal. Another cold night is expected, with lows in the low to mid 30s.Monday will be calm and partly sunny, with highs again in the low to mid 50s. The cold will stick around at night, with lows in the low to mid 30s. Rain is expected to arrive on Tuesday night and last through Wednesday night. It won't be heavy, with only a small chance of more than an inch of rain. Temperatures will warm up, especially on Wednesday, making it all rain. Thanksgiving will be dry but cold. A front moving through on Thursday night will bring below-normal temperatures. The holiday itself will be dry, but Friday will be brisk and cold with highs only in the 40s and gusty winds.