Newark, New Jersey – A prolonged stretch of colder-than-normal weather is expected to take hold across New Jersey from Friday through early the following week, bringing persistent freezing temperatures and limited chances for widespread rain or snow.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the 8–14 day outlook for Jan. 30 through Feb. 5 places New Jersey within a high-confidence zone for below-normal temperatures. Probabilities for colder-than-average conditions range from 80 to 100 percent across much of the state, including North Jersey, Central Jersey, and the southern counties along the Delaware Bay.
Daytime highs across Newark, Trenton, New Brunswick, and Atlantic City are expected to remain several degrees below seasonal averages, while overnight lows frequently drop below freezing. The cold pattern extends along the East Coast from New England through the Mid-Atlantic and coastal Carolinas, reaching south into Florida, while also pushing west into Ohio and Mississippi. Much of the eastern half of the country is expected to remain colder than normal during this period.
Despite the colder air, precipitation across New Jersey is expected to trend below normal. The outlook favors drier-than-average conditions from Maine through the Mid-Atlantic, limiting the potential for frequent snow or rain events. While brief light snow, flurries, or isolated coastal systems remain possible, the overall pattern does not support repeated storms or widespread accumulation.
Above-normal precipitation chances remain largely confined to areas such as Texas, Florida, and the Pacific Northwest, while near-normal precipitation is more likely across parts of the southern Plains and Southwest.
Residents across New Jersey should prepare for an extended period of winter cold, remain alert for icy travel conditions during overnight and early morning hours, and take steps to protect pipes, pets, and vulnerable populations. Additional outlook updates may be issued as the period approaches and confidence in localized impacts increases.
