Sunny Days Ahead, Then a Cool Rainy Surprise

New Jersey will stay warm and dry for the next few days. High pressure keeps clouds away, so skies look clear on Tuesday. Temperatures are close to what people expect for this time of year, and the wind is light. On Wednesday clouds begin to grow, but there will be no rain. The air stays dry and the heat rises into the mid‑50s, a touch above normal. South winds keep coming from the south. Thursday will be the hottest day. Many places in the state reach the 60s, and the area around Newark can hit nearly 70 degrees. Warm air is moving in before a cold front arrives.When the front moves through, rain will start Thursday night and last into Friday. Each town can get about a quarter to half an inch of rain. Friday will feel warm at first, but the cold air behind the front will lower temperatures as the day goes on. The weather should clear up by Friday afternoon. Saturday feels cooler than usual, with highs in the 40s. That’s below what people normally expect for late March. On Sunday, another high‑pressure system will bring dry weather back. Temperatures will climb again as the week continues. Early next week, the state will stay dry. Temperatures will slowly rise back toward normal by Monday and Tuesday.