N.J. weather: Black ice, freezing temps in forecast today. Up to 50 mph winds follow next storm Sunday.
The winter storm that brought less snow and more ice to New Jersey than expected is winding down Saturday morning with lingering freezing drizzle and concerns of black ice.
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Travel remains hazardous on untreated roads, sidewalks and driveways for most of the state Saturday morning, the National Weather Service said.
“Temperatures will struggle to get to freezing,” the weather service said. “As such, any untreated surfaces that are slippery today may continue to be slippery throughout today and tonight. Please be careful if venturing out! If it looks wet, it could be icy!”
Temperatures will struggle to get above freezing on Saturday across much of New Jersey. Black ice remains a concern Saturday morning and again tonight.National Weather Service and Canva
Winter weather advisories across most of the state expire at 10 a.m.
A state of emergency remains in effect for all 21 counties. The commercial vehicle restrictions have been lifted as of 8 a.m.
The highest snowfall totals reported so far have been around 3 or 4 inches in Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties, according to preliminary numbers from National Weather Service’s office in New York.
Those totals are well below the initial forecast of 5 to 9 inches for northern New Jersey.
Many roads in central New Jersey were slick Saturday morning, Dec. 27, 2025, after a fast-moving winter storm dropped light snow and sleet. Pictured here is a street in the southern end of Edison in Middlesex County.Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
The weather service issued a mid-storm revision to the snowfall forecast maps as warmer air changed the snow to freezing rain farther north than expected, causing a greater concern for ice.
Temperatures are slowly rising, but remain in the mid to upper 20s Saturday morning.
Skies will gradually clear through the day with winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 20 mph along coastal areas.
Saturday night brings clear skies and light winds, allowing temperatures to drop into the teens under calm conditions.
This creates significant potential for black ice on area roadways, bridges and any surfaces that remain wet or slushy from the departing storm.
Drivers should be cautious during early morning travel Sunday.
Sunday starts dry with temperatures below freezing inland before a warm front approaches from the west during the afternoon.
A period of freezing rain and drizzle is likely for interior parts of northern New Jersey, particularly in the northwest, with light ice accumulations of less than one-tenth of an inch possible before temperatures rise above freezing.
Most of the state will see rain Sunday evening into early Monday, with up to half inch of precipitation expected.
A strong front is expected to sweep through the state Monday and push temperatures into the 50s and even lower 60s across New Jersey.
Another storm is expected to hit New Jersey on Sunday with rain and wind gusts up to 50 mph, but temperatures should remain warm enough to avoid snow.AccuWeather.com
The front could include showers and possibly a rumble of thunder. However, the main concern will be powerful winds, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph possible.
Wind advisories may be issued if confidence increases in the wind threat, the weather service said.
Another storm is expected to hit New Jersey on Sunday with rain and wind gusts up to 50 mph, but temperatures should remain warm enough to avoid snow.AccuWeather.com
Tuesday through Friday will feature much colder conditions with the potential for snow squalls Tuesday, primarily in northwestern New Jersey.
High temperatures will struggle to reach the lower to mid 30s through the rest of the week, potentially remaining below freezing Tuesday and again late in the week.
A fast-moving clipper system could approach Thursday into Friday with limited moisture, but if any precipitation develops, it would likely be light snow.
Blustery conditions will continue Tuesday and Wednesday, with gusts of 25 to 30 mph possible.
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