Fairly cool temperatures and possible afternoon rain showers are predicted for Saturday in Piscataway.
It's too bad the Rutgers-Maryland football game isn't taking place one day earlier. On Friday, New Jersey is expected to be completely dry and basking in the spring-like warmth of 60-plus temperatures.
The weather picture for Saturday is different -- but not too bad for late November.
Clouds will be in the sky the entire day, and forecasters are saying it will be about 10 degrees cooler than it was on Friday. One good thing: The original forecast was calling for light rain showers at the start of the game, but now it's looking more likely the showers will hold off until after the game.
If you're heading to High Point Solutions Stadium for some tailgating and some football, here's what to expect.
Rutgers football tailgaters should dress warmly, and bring along a rain poncho, for Saturday's game against Maryland. (Saed Hindash | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) KICKOFF WEATHER OUTLOOK
It should be about 50 to 54 degrees and mostly cloudy from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with only a light breeze. So there won't be any wind chill, according to AccuWeather. At kickoff time, around noon, and throughout the game, the temperature should hover in the mid-50s, which is pretty good for late November football.
WHAT TO WEAR
With relatively cool temperatures in play, and a slight risk of rain in the afternoon, fans going to the game should dress in a couple of light layers. Start with a long-sleeved T-shirt or flannel shirt, topped with a sweatshirt or a windbreaker.
Also recommended: We would advise bringing along a rain poncho, just in case the forecast changes and rain moves in early than expected. This will keep your head and upper body dry.
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If you're the type of person who gets cold hands easily, bring along a light pair of rain-resistant gloves (not wool ones). If you want to keep extra warm by bringing a scarf or a blanket, make sure you keep those dry by keeping them inside a plastic trash bag or under an extra rain poncho.
BLANKETS POLICY
Here's the official policy on blankets and extra jackets in cold weather at High Point Solutions Stadium:
"Fans will be able to bring these items into the athletic venues by tossing them over a shoulder or arm. Items that are folded up will have to be opened up in order to gain entry into the athletic venue."
WEATHER FACTOIDS
The average high temperature for Piscataway on Nov. 28 is 51 degrees, and the average low is 32, according to AccuWeather data. Last year on this date, the high was 39 and the low was 18.
The warmest temperature ever recorded in Piscataway on Nov. 28 was 74 degrees, in 2011, and the coldest was 14 degrees, way back in 1903.
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