The weekend is upon New Jersey, closing the door on February. February 2026 was the eighth snowiest since meteorological records have been kept. Temperatures were pretty close to normal. This weekend will be the definition of weather whiplash. One minute basking in spring-like sunshine, the next dealing with passing snow squalls. Welcome to meteorological March Madness.

Friday night consists of a few clouds that will dance across the skies. Winds will be light, so temperatures will have a very good opportunity at fading to, or just slightly, below the freezing mark. Snowmelt from earlier in the day will ice over, so watch for early morning slippery spots on untreated paved surfaces.

The weather for Saturday looks to be the best of winter thus far. Sunny skies and temperatures that will be well above average for most. Because of an easterly component to the wind, neighborhoods near the Jersey Shore or any large body of water will be cooler. Think upper 40s to near 50 degrees but still above the seasonable average.

As far as the aforementioned weather whiplash, temperatures will go from the 50s to 30s. There will be passing snow squalls in the early part of the day. Will it accumulate? Not on paved surfaces, but the snowpack from the blizzard will get a fresh coating to an inch.

The weather remains unsettled in the early part of next week. Temperatures will be near normal or just slightly below the average. Tuesday into Wednesday could see a complex weather system that will bring a little more snow that will then transition to some ice before ending as all rain. Timing is still uncertain as of Friday evening, but it looks like at least one, maybe two commutes to and from work would be impacted.

Looking into the weather crystal ball even further down the road, guidance is hinting at a significant warm-up. How would 70s sound to you? Stay tuned.