Newark, NJ – A colder and more active weather pattern is expected across New Jersey from Nov. 29th through Dec. 5th, bringing multiple opportunities for cold rain, mixed precipitation, and early-season snow — especially in the northern and western parts of the state.
According to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, temperatures during this period are projected to run below normal statewide, including urban areas like Newark and Jersey City, the central corridor around New Brunswick and Trenton, and colder northwest regions such as Sussex and Warren counties. Overnight lows inland may fall to or below freezing, increasing the potential for wintry precipitation.
NOAA’s precipitation outlook also highlights a strong signal for above-normal precipitation, suggesting several disturbances may pass through New Jersey as December begins. Newark and coastal areas are most likely to experience cold rain, though brief periods of rain–snow mix are possible during colder nighttime hours.
Northwest New Jersey — including High Point, Newton, Hackettstown, and areas along I-80 and I-287 — holds the highest probability for early-season snowfall due to colder elevations and reduced coastal influence. Light to moderate accumulations are possible if temperatures align with incoming systems.
Forecasters stress this is not a signal for a single major storm, but a multi-system pattern likely to bring slick roads, lower visibility, and travel delays, particularly during the morning commute window.
As the first week of December approaches, residents across New Jersey should monitor updated local forecasts as shifting temperatures will determine how much rain or snow falls across different parts of the state.
