NEWARK, New Jersey – The Garden State’s mild November start is about to shift dramatically as a colder, stormier pattern settles in between November 9 and 15. Forecasters warn that the upcoming change could deliver the first hints of winter to parts of northern and western New Jersey, including a risk for mixed rain and snow by the middle of next week.
According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center, temperatures across the Northeast, including New Jersey, will trend near to slightly below normal through mid-month. At the same time, near-normal to slightly above-normal precipitation could support a series of fast-moving systems tracking across the mid-Atlantic, bringing periods of cold rain, gusty winds, and possible wet snow in the higher elevations northwest of I-287.
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly notes that a cold front will cross the state early next week, ushering in sharply cooler air. Daytime highs are expected to fall into the 40s and 50s, with overnight lows dipping near freezing in the northwest hills. Coastal regions may stay milder but could see brisk winds and coastal showers late in the period.
Drivers along I-80, I-78, and the Garden State Parkway should plan for variable travel conditions and slower commutes. Residents are urged to seal windows, protect outdoor plumbing, and test heating systems now before Thanksgiving week approaches.
Meteorologists say the upcoming pattern marks the first real taste of winter for New Jersey — and could preview more significant snow chances later in November if the cold trend holds.
