Another Wintry Weather weekend, however water conditions will see some “green.” Wintry precipitation and/or rain is likely all day Saturday and Sunday during the day. Western and Northern parts of the state will see mostly snow with a wintry mix and even freezing rain. Areas south and west of roughly the I-95 Corridor will see a wintry mix becoming all rain at times. With highs above freezing at times on Saturday and Sunday, precipitation could change back and forth. Areas north and west of the I-95 Corridor will see anywhere from under an inch to 4-6 inches in Northwestern NJ. Areas in Northern and Northwestern NJ could see accumulation of ice, however most of the state could see icing and freezing rain at some point. The bulk of the precipitation will move out later on Sunday and by Sunday Night with some lingering showers remaining. Highs will range from the upper 20’s to low 40’s with overnight lows in the teens to 20’s. Water conditions will be mixed by location. Saturday will start off good deteriorating to cautious to hazardous for the rest of the weekend. Some areas could have pockets of good conditions, however overall conditions will be poor. Strong westerly winds have caused blow out tide conditions around the Delaware and other rivers and bays. Surf and beach conditions will be good to ok. Surf could be rougher and higher up to 6 feet at times. Water temperatures are steady. UV Index will be Low to Moderate at 0-3/15.
High pressure over the Ohio Valley builds into the region through Friday. Low pressure over the Lower Mississippi Valley will move into the St. Lawrence Valley on Saturday and Sunday, leading to a strong cold frontal passage late Sunday. An Arctic Cold frontal passage will occur on late Monday. Low pressure may develop just offshore during Tuesday and Wednesday.
Next week starts off dry and still cold. Precipitation chances move in for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Things will clear out for Thursday and Friday again. Highs will range from the teens to 30’s with lows in from the negatives to 20’s. Water, surf and beach conditions look to be cautious to hazardous every day except Tuesday and possibly Friday.
Have a great weekend and thanks for reading!
NWS PHI BriefingsSaturdaySky: Mostly cloudy
Precipitation: 50%-80% chance of snow/wintry mix/rain (mainly snow for the northern half of the state)
Temperatures
High: Low to mid 30’s inland, mid to upper 30’s along the coast, upper 20’s northern areas
Low: Low to mid 30’s inland, mid to upper 30’s along the coast, upper 20’s northern areas
UV Index: 2-3/15 (Low-Moderate)
Sunrise: 6:42am
Sunset: 5:38pm
SundaySky: Mostly cloudy
Precipitation: 40%-80% chance of snow/wintry mix/rain during the day, 0%-slight chance at night
Temperatures
High: Low to mid 40’s
Low: Upper teens inland, low to mid 20’s along the coast, mid teens northern areas
UV Index: 0-2/15 (Low)
Sunrise: 6:41am
Sunset: 5:39pm
Friday Night Surface Analysis
Saturday Surface Analysis
Sunday Surface Analysis
Friday – Monday Precipitation Total
Storm Track
Snowfall Forecast Totals Saturday - Sunday
Ice Forecast Totals Saturday - Sunday
Maximum Snowfall
Minimum Snowfall
Coastal Waters (out to 20nm) ForecastsRaritan Bay/New York Harbor to Sandy HookWater Temperature: 30°F
SaturdayWind: S 5-10 knots increasing to 10-15 knots in the afternoon
Seas: 1-2 feet
Surf (Ocean): 2-5 feet
Saturday NightWind: S 5-10 knots
Seas: 1-2 feet, Visibility 1-3 nm
Surf (Ocean): 2-5 feet
SundayWind: SW 5-10 knots
Seas: 1-2 feet, then 1 foot or less, Visibility 1-3 nm
Surf (Ocean): 4-6 feet
Sunday NightWind: NW 5-10 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less, then 1-2 feet after midnight, Visibility 1-3 nm
Surf (Ocean): 4-6 feet
Sandy Hook (Bay) TidesSandy Hook Tides
Sandy Hook to Fire Island Inlet, NYWater Temperature: 33°F
Saturday MorningWinds: SW 11 to 15 knots
Seas: SSE 1 feet at 6 seconds
Surf (Ocean): 2-5 feet
Saturday Afternoon
CAUTIOUS
Winds: SW 15 to 21 knots
Seas: S 3 feet at 4 seconds
Surf (Ocean): 2-5 feetSunday MorningWinds: WSW 13 to 18 knots
Seas: SSE 6 feet at 7 seconds
Surf (Ocean): 4-6 feet
Sunday AfternoonWinds: W 11 to 15 knots
Seas: SSE 5 feet at 9 seconds
Surf (Ocean): 4-6 feet
Coney Island, NY TidesConey Island Tides
Sandy Hook (Ocean) to Barnegat InletWater Temperature: 30°F
Saturday MorningWinds: SW 9 to 12 knots
Seas: ESE 1 feet at 10 seconds
Surf: 2-5 feet
Saturday Afternoon
CAUTIOUS
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
Winds: SSW 16 to 21 knots
Seas: S 3 feet at 4 seconds
Surf: 2-5 feetSunday MorningWinds: SW 13 to 17 knots
Seas: SSE 5 feet at 8 seconds
Surf: 4-6 feet
Sunday AfternoonWinds: W 10 to 14 knots
Seas: SE 5 feet at 9 seconds
Surf: 4-6 feet
Manasquan Inlet TidesManasquan Inlet Tides
Barnegat Bay at Island Beach State ParkWater Temperature: 36°F
Saturday
CAUTIOUS
Wind: SSW 8-11 knots increasing to 12-15 knots in the afternoon with gusts to 21 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feetSaturday NightWind: S 14 knots with gusts to 20 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
SundayWind: SW 11-13 knots becoming W in the afternoon
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feet
Sunday Night
CAUTIOUS
Wind: NW 15-18 knots with gusts to 25 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less
Surf: 0-1 feetBarnegat Bay (Island Beach State Park) Tides Barnegat Bay Tides
Barnegat Inlet to Cape May (Ocean)Water Temperature: 35°F
Saturday MorningWinds: SSW 12 to 16 knots
Seas: SSW 1 feet at 3 seconds
Surf: 2-4 feet
Saturday Afternoon
CAUTIOUS
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
Winds: SSW 16 to 21 knots
Seas: SSW 3 feet at 4 seconds
Surf: 2-4 feet
Sunday Morning
CAUTIOUS
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
Winds: SW 16 to 22 knots
Seas: SSE 5 feet at 8 seconds
Surf: 3-6 feet Sunday AfternoonWinds: W 12 to 16 knots
Seas: SSE 4 feet at 9 seconds
Surf: 3-6 feet
Cape May (Ocean) TidesCape May Tides
Delaware BayWater Temperature: 30°F
SaturdayWind: S 10-15 knots with gusts to 20 knots
Seas: 1 foot or less, then 1-2 feet, Light freezing spray, Visibility 1-3 nm
Surf: 1 foot
Saturday NightWind: S 15-20 knots diminishing to 10-15 knots after midnight
Seas: 2-3 feet, Visibility 1 nm or less
Surf: 1-2 feet
SundayWind: SW 10-15 knots becoming W with gusts to 20 knots in the afternoon
Seas: 1-2 feet, Visibility 1-3 nm
Surf: 1 foot
Sunday Night
CAUTIOUS
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
Wind: NW 15-20 knots with gusts to 30 knots
Seas: 1-2 feet
Surf: 1 footDelaware Bay (Ship John Shoal) TidesDelaware Bay Tides
Offshore WatersMidshore to Offshore (20nm-50nm)Water Temperature: 41°F
Saturday MorningWinds: SW 10 to 14 knots
Seas: ESE 2 feet at 10 seconds
Saturday Afternoon
CAUTIOUS
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
Winds: SW 17 to 23 knots
Seas: SW 4 feet at 4 secondsSunday Morning
HAZARDOUS
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
Winds: SW 22 to 30 knots
Seas: S 10 feet at 8 secondsSunday Afternoon
CAUTIOUS
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
Winds: W 16 to 22 knots
Seas: S 9 feet at 9 secondsSea Surface TemperaturesSurface
20 Meters (≈65 feet)
Ocean CurrentsSurface
20 Meters (≈65 feet)
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