Freezing Rain, Snow For Parts Of NJ Before Warmup: New Forecast

NEW JERSEY - A new storm system is slated to hit New Jersey, bringing with it freezing rain and possible snow for parts of the state before temperatures approach 60 degrees later this week.

The Garden State has already started to thaw Monday, according to the National Weather Service, with temperatures in the mid-30s expected after a weekend of overnight temperatures in the teens.

“After a very cold start in some areas, many of us will rise above freezing,” the National Weather Service Mount Holly Station said in a statement Monday. "Sunshine will mix with clouds later on; not as cold tonight with more cloud cover."

But the sun won’t be out for long, forecasters said, as multiple rounds of rain are set to hit the state starting Tuesday into Wednesday morning.

A chance of snow and freezing rain is also possible in North Jersey and the Poconos Tuesday night into Wednesday as low temperatures dip below freezing, per the National Weather Service, though the storm could still bring icy conditions to areas further south and east depending on how the system evolves.

“All indications are that any precip will be light,” the National Weather Service said in a forecast discussion Monday. No flooding watches or advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service as of Monday morning, which lines up with Weather Underground’s forecast of less than an inch of rainfall accumulation per day from Wednesday to Friday.

AccuWeather meteorologists note the greatest concern for the week will be for travelers in the Northeast, with any moisture from fog or rain capable of causing sheets of clear ice to develop.

“The icy mixture can result in slippery roads and sidewalks, travel disruptions and power outages across the region,” AccuWeather meteorologists wrote.

Garden State residents can expect warmer temperatures in the 40s and 50s, respectively, on Wednesday and Thursday, alongside more rain. The precipitation should taper off by Friday morning, forecasters said, just in time for high temperatures approaching 60 degrees.

Here’s the latest forecast, according to the National Weather Service:

North Jersey

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 1 a.m., then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Central Jersey

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: A chance of rain after 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

South Jersey

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. West wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 4 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10 p.m. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.