Newark, New Jersey – A return to more typical late-February temperatures is lining up for New Jersey in the Feb. 21–27 window, increasing the likelihood of additional rain and wet snow across the state.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, New Jersey falls within a near-normal temperature zone for the 8- to 14-day outlook. That means daytime highs and overnight lows should align more closely with seasonal averages after recent fluctuations, especially across northern and central counties.
Precipitation probabilities tilt above normal, with a 33% to 40% chance of wetter-than-average conditions. In northern New Jersey, including Sussex, Passaic and Morris counties, that pattern favors periodic snow or a wintry mix if colder air holds in place. Across the I-95 corridor from Newark to Trenton, marginal temperatures may support rain during the day with the potential for mixed precipitation overnight. Along the Jersey Shore, mainly rain is more likely unless colder air arrives at the right time.
Drivers should remain alert for slick conditions during early morning hours, particularly on untreated secondary roads and elevated bridges that can refreeze quickly.
The broader pattern supports intermittent systems rather than extended dry stretches. Additional updates from the National Weather Service may refine timing and precipitation type as late February approaches.
