Winter chill returns to N.J., wildfire threat emerges for Saturday
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By Len Melisurgo
Published on March 27, 2026.
A cold front sweeping across New Jersey will bring unseasonably cold conditions through Saturday, with potential wildfire concerns across the state. Temperatures will fall into the 40s Friday evening and drop into the 20s and 30s overnight due to gusty northwest winds. Saturday will be the coldest day of the stretch, with highs only reaching the 40S. The National Weather Service has highlighted potential fire weather concerns, with relative humidity values dropping to between 20% and 30% combined with gusty winds. A significant warming trend is expected next week, with temperatures potentially reaching the 60s and 70s by Tuesday and Wednesday, with some inland locations reaching 80 degrees. However, unsettled weather is expected to return as a result.
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