Frigid temperatures have gripped New Jersey and are unlikely to thaw before week’s end, locking in place the first legitimate snowfall of winter and creating icy conditions on the region’s roads.
Temperatures were in the teens across much of the state Monday morning, with wind chills making it feel like just 5 degrees as people awoke to shovel out driveways and clear sidewalks. Most of North Jersey received between 2 and 6 inches of snow.
Winds were about 10 mph and the dewpoint was just 5 degrees, making it very dry and cold, according to the National Weather Service.
Monday’s high temperature is expected to be around 27 degrees, making it one of the warmer days this week. But it gets much colder tonight, with a low around 7 and a wind chill that will make it feel like zero.
Here’s a look at the National Weather Service’s forecast for the next seven days (get out your parka).
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Tuesday’s weather
Increasing clouds and cold, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 6 to 8 mph. At night, expect it to be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 6. Wind chill will make it feel like a temperature between zero and 5.
Wednesday’s weather
Sunny and cold, with a high near 19. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. At night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
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Thursday’s weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. At night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday’s weather
Sunny, with a high near 31. At night, it will be mostly clear, with a low around 16.
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Saturday’s weather
Sunny, with a high near 34. At night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday’s weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
