TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey may soon get its first taste of winter, as forecasters are tracking a blast of cold air and possible snow showers expected to arrive early next week. While significant accumulation isn’t expected, light flurries or snow showers could mark the state’s first snowfall of the 2025–26 season, according to AccuWeather and the National Weather Service (NWS).
Early-Season Snow Possible Monday Night
Meteorologists say a combination of cold Arctic air and lingering moisture could produce a few spotty snow showers or flurries late Monday night into early Tuesday, especially in northwestern and southwestern New Jersey.
“An upper-level disturbance may bring spotty showers, or even flurries where it gets cold enough fast enough,” the NWS Mount Holly forecast office said, though it added that significant precipitation is not expected.
AccuWeather predicts the first flakes may fall in the southwest corner of the state, while areas farther north could see brief flurries with little to no accumulation. Neighboring regions like northern Pennsylvania and western New York may experience heavier snow squalls as the cold front moves eastward.
Rainy Weekend to Precede the Chill
Before the wintry mix arrives, the Garden State will experience a wet and breezy weekend. A cold front moving across the region Friday evening will bring isolated to scattered rain showers, followed by a brief warm-up on Saturday.
Forecasters expect light rainfall totals, with up to a quarter inch possible west of the I-95 corridor, and lighter amounts near the coast.
Saturday’s forecast calls for partly sunny skies and highs in the mid-60s, as a temporary warm air mass settles in before the next storm system develops.
More Rain Expected Sunday
Rain is likely to return Sunday as another storm system tracks toward the Mid-Atlantic, bringing widespread showers that may linger into Sunday night or early Monday. Depending on the storm’s exact path, this could set the stage for a quick transition to snow flurries once the cold air rushes in behind the front.
“It’s not a lock yet, but there is enough cold air coming that we could see flakes mixing in before daybreak Tuesday,” said one AccuWeather forecaster.
A Glimpse of Winter Ahead
While this potential snowfall won’t amount to much, meteorologists say it’s a reminder that winter is fast approaching. The combination of early-season cold and changing atmospheric patterns suggests that New Jersey could face a colder-than-average late November.
For now, residents should prepare for a chilly start to next week and monitor local forecasts for updates as models become clearer over the weekend.
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