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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Caldwell, Essex County Airport (KCDW)

Lat: 40.88°NLon: 74.28°WElev: 171ft.

Overcast

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Jan 8:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Fairfield NJ

Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 08:58pm until January 19, 12:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 08:58pm until January 19, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Mon

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Increasing clouds, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 8. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 8 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
M.L.King Day
Increasing clouds, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 8. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairfield NJ
 40.88°N 74.3°W (Elev. 167 ft)
Last Update:
8:25 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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