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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 >

Current conditions at

Caldwell, Essex County Airport (KCDW)

Lat: 40.88°NLon: 74.28°WElev: 171ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1020.0 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 21 Jan 11:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Boonton NJ

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Saturday Night
Snow likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Boonton NJ
 40.92°N 74.44°W (Elev. 499 ft)
Last Update:
6:57 pm EST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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