N.J. weather: Temperatures to plunge after rainy Sunday, freeze expected

Another day of mild and at times rainy weather is in store for New Jersey on Sunday before temperatures plunge early this week.

More rain is in the forecast Sunday for most of New Jersey, with a high of 56 degrees before temperatures plummet overnight.

“The unsettled weather continues over the next few days,‘’ the National Weather Service said. “Some showers, with even a period of rain tonight into Monday, and some snow and/or ice possible north of I-78 later tonight. Any snow/ice is expected to be rather light.‘’

Unseasonably cold temperatures are expected early this week, with a high of 45 degrees for most of New Jersey on Monday and the potential for freezing conditions Tuesday. Weather.com predicts temperatures in Trenton on Tuesday night to dip to 29 degrees.

“We’ll finally dry out by Monday night into Tuesday, but conditions will turn much colder with highs only in the 40s to low 50s,‘’ the National Weather Service said. ”Windy on Tuesday with NW winds gusting 25-35 mph. A widespread freeze is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.‘’

Sunny skies and a high of 50 degrees is predicted for Newark on Wednesday, the NWS meteorologists said.

The statewide average temperature for New Jersey in April is 61.2 degrees, according to the NJ Weather and Climate Network.

According to Accuweather’s 10-day forecast in Newark, temperatures won’t reach 60 degrees until Monday, April 14.

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Keith Sargeant may be reached at ksargeant@njadvancemedia.com.