By: Richard L. Smith

Travelers heading out early for the Thanksgiving rush are waking up to a chilly but manageable start across Newark and the North Jersey region.

Skies are mostly cloudy, conditions are dry for now, and a jacket or warm sweater is a smart choice, especially if you’re heading to the airport or catching a train.

Temperatures are sitting at 46 degrees near Newark Liberty International Airport, creating a brisk feel ahead of a wet afternoon.

According to the National Weather Service, rain is expected to move in after 1 p.m., with highs reaching around 57 degrees.

Winds will remain light, shifting to the south at about 6 mph.

Forecasters say there is an 80 percent chance of rain, though any early afternoon totals should remain light.

Rain continues tonight, mainly befo

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