Light rain moving across New Jersey this morning will end by midday as a cold front pushes through the region, with clearing skies expected this afternoon and a widespread freeze tonight.

Skies will begin clearing from northwest to southeast this afternoon, with partly to mostly clear conditions by sunset, the National Weather Service said.

High temperatures today will reach the low to mid 50s across most of the state

Tonight will bring a widespread freeze as temperatures plummet under clear skies.

Mid to upper 20s are expected for New Jersey away from the urban corridor and coastal areas, while low to mid 30s are forecast for the urban areas and the Jersey Shore.

The National Weather Service Mount Holly office notes this will be the first significant freeze of the season for many inl

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