New Winter Storm, Arctic Blast Forecast For NJ

NEW JERSEY - Garden State residents are set to experience a weather week that may feel like multiple seasons, forecasters said, as a late-week winter storm is expected to bring fluctuating temperatures to the region.

Wednesday and Thursday will see temperatures swing upward with highs in the 40s and dry skies ahead of a rain storm slated to bring 1 to 1.5 inches of precipitation to the state starting Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

The rain will linger into the early afternoon Friday with highs near 50. The mercury will plummet starting Friday night with a low near 21 degrees, per AccuWeather.

Saturday is expected to see temperatures in the high 30s and sunny skies; the melting snow from last week’s storm and new rain accumulation may freeze over, prompting slippery conditions.

"There could be issues with groundwater freezing and creating slick spots over the weekend," AccuWeather Meteorologist Joseph Bauer said.

Another temperature upswing is expected starting Sunday with highs in the mid-40s; Monday and Tuesday are both expected to see temperatures in the mid-50s — a trend that could continue through the week.

“What we have higher confidence in is the warming trend continuing, with a stretch of above normal temperatures through at least Wednesday,” the National Weather Service said.

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

North Jersey

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light and variable wind.

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 21.

Central Jersey

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

South Jersey

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: A chance of rain after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.