Temperatures Will Plummet In New Jersey Beginning Tonight

Bitter Cold Weather Moves Into New Jersey This Week

It looks like we're in for an active week of weather. Our Chief Meteorologist, Dan Zarrow, will keep us updated throughout the week with his latest forecast for New Jersey. Traditionally, New Jersey has a very cold and sometimes snowy February.

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It looks like for us we are going to see the "cold" and possibly the "snow" all in once this week. So let's look at the bitter cold that's coming into Jersey after a very mild Sunday.

Today, Sunday, temperatures are expected to be near 60 degrees! This is amazing for February, but it won't last long. By tonight, temperatures will be below freezing, and on Monday, temperatures will not get out of the 30s.

Monday will see temps in the 30s but by Monday night lows will be down in the teens with a low Monday night near 18 degrees. So as you can see temps will drop nearly 50% both during the day and evening.

Tuesday the temps will decrease further with highs only in the 20s. The lows for Tuesday night will be around 15 degrees. So Tuesday will not see temps above freezing and this doesn't factor in "wind chills" or the "feels like" temperatures around the state.

By Wednesday we still average below freezing as the winter storm we have been hearing about approaches. Wednesday's high will be around 30 and overnight lows near 18 degrees.

Thursday looks like a storm day, but temps will still be below freezing with highs on Wednesday that top out around 29 degrees with overnight lows around 23 degrees.

So basically from Monday night until Friday, we will not see temperatures above freezing for many parts of the Garden State.

Things To Remember During Bitter Cold Weather (National Weather Service)

Dress in layers. "Wear layers of loose-fitting and lightweight clothing. Trapped air between the layers will insulate you." Nearly 40% of your body heat is lost from the head so be sure to wear a hat.

Wind can also make for more problems during cold weather so avoid windy areas. "Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves." Stay dry, it's best to avoid being wet in cold weather.

If you must travel "Your vehicle's winter survival kit should include warm clothes, boots, blankets, flashlight with extra batteries, candy bars or cereal bars.  Here is a good list from ReadyWisconsin. Always carry a charged cell phone and tell others of your travel plans."

For pet safety in cold weather CLICK HERE for more information on your fur babies.

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