Snow Chances Fade as New Jersey Warmth Arrives

New Jersey’s harsh winter chill is starting to lift. By midweek, temperatures will settle closer to normal highs, easing the pressure on residents who have endured an intense cold spell. Highs on Monday afternoon reached the upper 20s to low 30s, signaling a gradual break from the arctic high that had pushed cold air over the state. Overnight, most areas will see lows in the teens, with some inland spots dipping into single digits. Tuesday’s weather picture is a mix: temperatures will rise above freezing in the afternoon as a warm front moves through, pushing highs to about 30 degrees in the south. A faint low pressure system will pass just north of New Jersey, bringing light, spotty wintry showers from afternoon into evening. The best chance for snow lies in the northern parts of the state, but any accumulation will stay under an inch. Some brief patches of freezing rain or drizzle might accompany the snow, though overall precipitation will remain minimal because the system lacks strong lift.Later that night, a cold front will sweep through, turning winds to the west‑northwest and reintroducing cooler air. Wednesday will see a brief warming, with afternoon highs near 40 degrees, but another cold front later in the day will push temperatures back down for the rest of the week. Winds will pick up, gusting to 20‑25 mph from the west‑northwest. The second half of the week will stay cooler than the peak arctic outbreak, yet still warmer than the extreme lows previously recorded. A storm expected Sunday could bring milder temperatures and a mix of rain or wintry precipitation, though the exact track remains uncertain. Throughout this period, significant ice covers will persist in many bay waters and estuaries, especially along the Delaware River. Daily thawing from above‑freezing afternoons will be interrupted by nighttime freezes, creating a cycle that could complicate travel on untreated roads.