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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

Caldwell, Essex County Airport (KCDW)

Lat: 40.88°NLon: 74.28°WElev: 171ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jan 3:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Lake Hiawatha NJ

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

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -6. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -6. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 16. 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 7.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Hiawatha NJ
 40.89°N 74.39°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
4:11 am EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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