Morris County Forecast: When To Look For Rain On Easter Weekend

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — As there is some rain in the forecast this weekend, families around Morris County may be wondering if skies will clear in time for outdoor photos and egg hunts on Easter Sunday.

National Weather Service forecasters say to expect a sunny, but breezy day on Friday with highs in the lower 50s, and winds between 15 and 25 miles per hour. Gusts of wind could get up to 35 mph.

There will be a chance of light rain on Saturday afternoon and in the evening, with temperatures in the mid-50s in Morris County, forecasters added.

“Some spots may end up dry, with less than a quarter-inch of rain even where showers or a briefly steadier period of rain does focus in around midday through Saturday afternoon,” the National Weather Service said in a forecast discussion.

Sunday looks to be dry and sunny, though, with highs in the upper 50s— good weather for traveling, playing in the backyard, or taking a walk. Garden State residents are encouraged to enjoy the dry spring-like weather while they can, as stormy conditions are likely to come back on Monday.

Here is the latest forecast for Morris County from the National Weather Service:

Friday: Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

Sunday: Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

Monday: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 50s.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows around 40. Chance of rain 60 percent.