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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Newark, Newark International Airport (KEWR)

Lat: 40.68°NLon: 74.17°WElev: 16ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 22 Jan 1:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

South Plainfield NJ

Winter Storm Watch January 25, 01:00am until January 26, 01:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
Snow likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Plainfield NJ
 40.58°N 74.39°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
6:57 pm EST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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