The respite from cold temperatures is just temporary as highs reach near 50 today in New Jersey before crashing below freezing on Thursday and Friday.

A passing weather front will deliver rain showers and a light dusting of snow Wednesday night into Thursday, with most accumulations staying north and west.

Windy weather arrives after the light dusting, where most accumulations stay north and west. Gusts on Thursday midday will be up to 30 mph at times, driving cold air into New Jersey. It will remain dry through Thursday evening.

The bitter cold settles in for Friday morning with low temperatures that crash to the low 20s and even teens. Feel like temperatures are harsh due to the windy conditions that are also expected to last through Friday.

The weekend looks cold but decent with sun and windswept clouds capable of producing flurries or brief passing squalls.