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Spring Tease at the Shore: New Jersey Weekend Weather Brings Fog, Showers, and 60s
If you’ve been craving a taste of spring at the Jersey Shore, this weekend’s forecast for Toms River and much of coastal New Jersey is going to feel like a warm-up act—literally. We’ll be dodging fog and a few showers at times, but temperatures are set to climb well above the chilly pattern we’ve been stuck in.
Quick look at the weekend forecast
- Friday:
High: low 40s
Low: upper 30s
Weather: Mostly cloudy with areas of morning fog. Cool, damp feel. - Saturday:
High: upper 50s
Low: upper 40s to around 50
Weather: Cloudy with a chance of morning rain. Patchy fog, including some dense fog possible later. Showers likely Saturday night. - Sunday:
High: mid 60s
Low: low 40s
Weather: Mostly cloudy in the morning, then turning partly sunny. Patchy dense fog early, then a much milder, springlike afternoon.
(Local conditions can vary a bit inland vs. right along the ocean, where it may stay cooler.)
Friday: Gray skies and a chill in the air
Clouds and cool air hang on Friday, with highs only in the lower 40s around Toms River. Morning fog could slow the commute and keep visibility low, especially near the bay and along Route 37 and the Parkway. It’s not a washout, but it’s the kind of day that feels more like late winter than early spring.
Saturday: Fog, a few showers, and a noticeable warm-up
Saturday is the transition day.
- Morning: A chance of rain and patchy fog, with temperatures starting in the upper 30s to near 40.
- Afternoon: Clouds linger, but highs jump into the upper 50s, making it feel much milder than Friday.
- Night: Showers become more likely, and patchy dense fog could develop again, especially near the coast and low-lying areas.
If you’ve got Saturday plans—youth sports, errands, or a night out—plan for damp roads and reduced visibility at times, but no major storm.
Sunday: The real spring preview
Sunday is the headline day of the weekend.
- Temperatures: Highs in the mid 60s around Toms River, with slightly cooler readings right at the beaches.
- Sky conditions: Mostly cloudy early, then turning partly sunny by afternoon.
- Fog: Patchy dense fog is possible in the morning, especially near the water, before burning off.
By midday and afternoon, it should feel like a genuine spring preview—a great window for a boardwalk walk, a park visit, or grabbing outdoor seating at your favorite local spot if the sun breaks through.
What to watch for
- Fog: Both Saturday and Sunday mornings could feature patchy dense fog, which can quickly drop visibility. Give yourself extra time if you’re driving early.
- Wet roads: On-and-off showers, especially late Saturday, will keep roads damp.
- Big temperature swings: We go from low 40s Friday to mid 60s Sunday—dress in layers and expect a very different feel by the end of the weekend.
Friday: Gray skies and a chill in the air
Clouds and cool air hang on Friday, with highs only in the lower 40s around Toms River. Morning fog could slow the commute and keep visibility low, especially near the bay and along Route 37 and the Parkway. It’s not a washout, but it’s the kind of day that feels more like late winter than early spring.
Saturday: Fog, a few showers, and a noticeable warm-up
Saturday is the transition day.
- Morning: A chance of rain and patchy fog, with temperatures starting in the upper 30s to near 40.
- Afternoon: Clouds linger, but highs jump into the upper 50s, making it feel much milder than Friday.
- Night: Showers become more likely, and patchy dense fog could develop again, especially near the coast and low-lying areas.
If you’ve got Saturday plans—youth sports, errands, or a night out—plan for damp roads and reduced visibility at times, but no major storm.
Sunday: The real spring preview
Sunday is the headline day of the weekend.
- Temperatures: Highs in the mid 60s around Toms River, with slightly cooler readings right at the beaches.
- Sky conditions: Mostly cloudy early, then turning partly sunny by afternoon.
- Fog: Patchy dense fog is possible in the morning, especially near the water, before burning off.
By midday and afternoon, it should feel like a genuine spring preview—a great window for a boardwalk walk, a park visit, or grabbing outdoor seating at your favorite local spot if the sun breaks through.
What to watch for
- Fog: Both Saturday and Sunday mornings could feature patchy dense fog, which can quickly drop visibility. Give yourself extra time if you’re driving early.
- Wet roads: On-and-off showers, especially late Saturday, will keep roads damp.
- Big temperature swings: We go from low 40s Friday to mid 60s Sunday—dress in layers and expect a very different feel by the end of the weekend.
