NEW & NOW: Tracking a soggy start this morning, as rain showers linger throughout the Garden State. Rain exits closer to 10 a.m. with gradual cloud clearing, gusty winds this afternoon. Tomorrow, dry conditions continue through Thursday.

NEXT: We are stepping into spring in the best way - warmer than normal temperatures and rain showers on Thursday afternoon. The weekend looks quiet with cooler temps.

TODAY & TONIGHT/SW: Rain lingers into early morning clear out by 7-8 a.m. west of the Turnpike; 8:30-10 a.m. for eastern region. The Shore has the highest rain totals as rain showers linger across longer, likely to drop another inch or so of rain throughout the morning hours. Sunshine returns during late afternoon with breezy conditions. Highs cool down, near 56-60. Overnight lows near 33-36.

TUESDAY: Sunny. Highs near 63. Overnight lows 39.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs near 65. Lows near 43.

THURSDAY: Partly sunshine with clouds building. Afternoon rain showers into overnight. Highs near 62. Overnight lows near 38.