New Jersey Weather Forecast: Frosty Changes Expected

Yes, it's time to break out the sweater and the big coat. Maybe even turn on the heat. You can leave the gloves behind.

Temperatures are expected to drop into the mid- to low-30s beginning on Monday night as the National Weather Service has issued a frost warning in North Jersey and a hazardous weather outlook in the south.

A frost advisory will be in effect in North Jersey counties from 2 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Sensitive plants may be killed by frost.

AccuWeather, however, says the frosty change will be brief.

“After the brief cooldown to start the week, the eastern half of the country will see a warming trend through the end of the week,” AccuWeather Long-Range Meteorologist Max Vido said in an AccuWeather release.

Starting at midweek, highs in the 60s and 70s will dominate. Most communities will not see any rain, as each day will feature a partly to mostly sunny sky. Calm mornings will gradually allow fog to return to the river valleys, according to the release.

The weather this week will be perfect for hikes to see fall foliage, pumpkin picking, sporting events and fall festivals. Some residents may even want to fire up grills for dinner, according to the release.

• Monday afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph.
• Tuesday night: Areas of frost after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north after midnight.
• Tuesday: Areas of frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
• Tuesday night: Clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
• Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
• Wednesday night:Clear, with a low around 43.
• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

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