Wintry Weather Returns, Wildfire Risk In Store For NJ Saturday: Latest Forecast

Wintry temperatures are in store for the Garden State Saturday, along with the risk of wildfires, according to the latest forecast.

Expect a chilly and brisk day, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will be unseasonably cold, with highs only reaching the 40s in most areas, forecasters said.

Winds will blow 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph possible, forecasters said.

Those winds will also heighten the threat of wildfires, according to the National Weather Service.

A combination of the cold, dry and windy weather make for conditions good for wildfires.

Much of New Jersey is experiencing some level of drought conditions at the moment, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

The good news is that temperatures will begin to moderate on Sunday, with a gradual warming trend bringing temperatures into the 70s by midweek, with some areas getting close to 80 degrees, National Weather Service forecasters said.

However, warmer temperatures will be joined by unsettled and rainy conditions. April will kick off with plenty of April showers as a cold front stalls across New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service.