National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Major Winter Storm Impacting the Region through Monday

Significant heavy snowfall is forecast from a winter storm through Monday, with potential for major to extreme impacts. View the latest briefing here. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Newark, Newark International Airport (KEWR)

Lat: 40.68°NLon: 74.17°WElev: 16ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NE 10 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 22 Feb 9:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

South Plainfield NJ

Blizzard Warning until February 23, 06:00pm
Coastal Flood Warning February 22, 09:00pm until February 23, 05:00am
Click here for hazard details and duration
Blizzard Warning
Coastal Flood Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning until February 23, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Mon

    Blizzard Warning

  • Today

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 29. Windy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 34. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 29. Windy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Monday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 34. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday Night
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Plainfield NJ
 40.58°N 74.39°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
4:43 am EST Feb 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EST Feb 22, 2026-6pm EST Feb 28, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation