Another cold day is ahead for New Jersey on Tuesday before a big temperature swing and a storm that will hit the state with heavy rain and gusty winds Thursday night. The immediate weather pattern remains quiet through Wednesday as temperatures gradually start to warm. Temperatures on Tuesday will reach the mid 20s to mid 30s with light winds.

New Jersey residents hoping for a white Christmas may want to temper their expectations. Here's what to expect.

The discussion indicated a low pressure area over the Upper Great Lakes will push a cold front into southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey on Saturday night, bringing some snow. The amount of snow appears as if it will increase from northwest to southeast, the NWS forecasters said.

Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency for Northwestern New Jersey due to a significant winter storm that will hit tomorrow.

Forecast highs and low for Christmas Day in NJ currently are:

Refreshed arctic air, a brisk northwesterly breeze, and fresh snow cover will make Monday one of NJ's top 3 or 4 coldest days of all of 2025.

A winter storm will bring snow to the Philadelphia region tonight, followed by a blast of dangerous cold lasting through early next week, according to the National Weather Service.

A fast-moving winter storm is expected to blanket much of central and southern New Jersey in snow overnight, with totals reaching up to five inches by Sunday morning. Forecasters warn that snowfall could be heavy at times before midnight as temperatures drop into the mid-20s.

The odds are almost always stacked against a white Christmas around here, but it is looks like the region will experience a white Dec. 14. The National Weather Service on Friday said Philadelphia was all but certain to get at least an inch of snow during the weekend,