Above Average Temperatures in the West; Winter Weather Returns to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes

Well above average temperatures will continue across the West this week, potentially breaking some daily high temperature records. A storm system dropping south out of Canada will bring a wintry mix to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Tuesday, pushing into the Central Appalachians and interior Northeast on Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Newark, Newark International Airport (KEWR)

Lat: 40.68°NLon: 74.17°WElev: 16ft.

A Few Clouds

32°F

0°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.2 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 12 Jan 11:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

South Plainfield NJ

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Plainfield NJ
 40.58°N 74.39°W (Elev. 98 ft)
4:11 pm EST Jan 12, 2026
12am EST Jan 13, 2026-6pm EST Jan 19, 2026
 
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