AccuWeather Forecast: Cold Conditions with Increasing Clouds and Potential Snow/Rain Mix

Current Cold and Breezy Conditions

• 🥶 It is currently very cold and frigid across the area, with temperatures in the low 20s and feeling even colder due to light winds.
• 💨 Winds are out of the north, ranging from 2 to 12 miles per hour, and are expected to taper off this afternoon.
• 🌡️ Actual temperatures include 8°F in Montgomery and Sussex, 12°F in Somerville, 16°F in Toms River, and 22°F in Islip.

Increasing Clouds and Next Storm System

• ☁️ Skies are currently clear to partly cloudy, with most cloud cover near the coast.
• 📈 Clouds are expected to increase this afternoon as high pressure moves offshore.
• ⛈️ A new storm system is arriving late tonight through tomorrow, bringing stronger winds and a chance for precipitation.

Precipitation Outlook: Snow and Rain Mix

• ❄️ There's a possibility of flurries falling this evening north of the city.
• 🌨️ Tomorrow morning, moisture could fall as snow in areas like the Hudson Valley, Catskills, and Poconos, especially during the commute.
• 🌧️ This will change over to all rain Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening, with a lingering chance of snow in the Catskills and Poconos.
• 📈 Accumulating snow is mainly confined to spots north and west of the city, with a trace up to an inch or two possible in the Catskills.

Temperature Trends and 7-Day Forecast

• 🌡️ Temperatures are unseasonably cool, with highs today in the upper 20s to lower 30s.
• 💨 The cold front moves offshore Wednesday and Thursday, leading to windy and chilly conditions.
• 📈 Highs will be in the upper 30s on Thursday and 36°F on Friday.
• 🥶 Temperatures are forecast to drop to 28°F by Saturday.