How Long Will the Cold Last in South Jersey and When Will the Snow Finally Melt?

How Long Will the Cold Last in South Jersey and When Will the Snow Finally Melt?

It’s been one week since the last snowstorm came rolling through, and you may notice that the majority of the snow is still on the ground, and a lot of the waterways nearby are completely frozen.

If you are wondering when the snow on the ground will finally start to disappear, the short answer is not just yet.

Current weather forecasts show that cold air will continue to dominate the region for several more days, keeping snow and ice firmly in place across much of South Jersey.

Through the remainder of this week and into the weekend, daytime high temperatures are expected to stay mostly in the low to mid 20s, well below the freezing mark.

Overnight lows will dip into the teens, reinforcing the cold and preventing any meaningful thaw. Under these conditions, snow does not melt. Instead, it compacts and hardens, especially in shaded areas, along sidewalks, and in parking lots.

Early next week may bring a slight change, but it will be modest at best. Forecast models suggest that daytime highs could briefly approach the upper 20s or near 30 degrees.

While that may sound encouraging, temperatures hovering around freezing are usually not enough to trigger widespread melting.

At most, there could be minor surface softening during the warmest part of the afternoon, particularly in areas that receive direct sunlight. Any slush that forms is likely to refreeze once temperatures drop again overnight.

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For snow to truly start melting in a noticeable way, South Jersey needs a sustained stretch of warmer weather.

Meteorologists generally look for daytime highs consistently reaching the mid to upper 30s, or even low 40s, combined with overnight lows that stay above freezing.

That kind of pattern allows snow to melt during the day without refreezing at night.

At this time, the extended forecast does not show those conditions arriving immediately.

What this means for residents is that snow piles along roads, sidewalks, and beaches will likely stick around into the coming week.

Ice buildup may remain an issue, especially in areas that were not fully cleared after the last snowfall. Drivers and pedestrians should continue to use caution, particularly during early morning and evening hours when refreezing is most likely.

While winter weather in South Jersey can change quickly, patience will be required before springlike melting takes hold. Until temperatures rise more decisively, the snow is here to stay.

The cool thing is, due to these very cold streaks going on, we have a lot of ice around, and right now, if you wanted to, you could drive down to Wildwood and actually ice skate on the beach, period.

Our very own Joey did just that in a vlog in which you can watch below.

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