Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Sunday morning and temperatures range from 35 in Clifton down to 25 at High Point. Winds are calm or light northerly. The air quality is good with an index of 24.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 15TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 48 AVERAGE LOW: 32

RECORD HIGH: 77 – 1990 RECORD LOW: 7 – 1993

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 52 LOW: 32 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today will be a mostly cloudy day as high pressure moves off the coast and a frontal system approaches from the south and west. Winds will be light in the morning but winds pick up later in the day from the southeast.

The strong frontal system will give us a strong southerly flow of mild and moist air. Showers should start shortly after midnight tonight possibly heavy at times. During the day showers will continue and temperatures will rise into the 60s. There is a risk of strong to severe thunderstorms especially later in the day and evening as a strong cold front moves through the area. Wind gusts of 40 mph are possible. Total rainfall will average between 1 and 1 1/2 inches with some higher amounts possible.

There is a risk of rain or snow showers early Tuesday morning followed by clearing and it will be breezy and cold with highs about 10 degrees below normal.

Wednesday will be cold again but will less wind as high pressure builds into the area.

More normal temperatures Thursday through the start of the weekend. We should stay mainly dry but a weak frontal system may give us some rain Friday night into Saturday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 15 – Mostly cloudy and becoming breezy late in the afternoon, highs in the upper 40s, gusts to 25 mph.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms after midnight, early lows in the low 40s in the evening rising to near 50 by daybreak.

MONDAY – MAR 16 – Showers and thunderstorms along with strong winds, highs in the mid 60s, wind gust to 40 mph.

TUESDAY – MAR 17 – Chance of an early rain or snow shower followed by partial clearing, breezy, highs in the low 40s, wind gusts to 30 mph.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 18 – Mostly cloudy, highs near 40.

THURSDAY – MAR 19 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – MAR 20 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 50s, chance of rain at night.

SATURDAY – MAR 21 – Partly sunny with a chance of rain, highs in the low 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Easterly winds to 10 knots, seas 1-2 feet.

OUTLOOK: A gale watch has been issued effective between 6 a.m. Monday morning through 2 a.m. Tuesday morning; advisories likely to continue Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday night mainly for higher seas; no advisories expected for Thursday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from 36 in Clifton down to 24 at Walpack. Winds are calm or light southerly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 54.

Clifton’s Almanac for March 14th:

Average High: 48. Average Low: 31

Record High: 76 – 2024. Record Low: 11 – 1993

Yesterday’s High: 42 Low: 28 Precipitation: None

Today will be quite windy with gusts to 40 mph possible as a strong storm north of the eastern Great Lakes moves east. Skies will be sunny with near seasonable temperatures. Winds will diminish tonight.

High pressure will then move through and off the coast on Sunday and we will have an increase in clouds with again near normal temperatures along with lighter winds.

A strong frontal system will give us heavy rain and possibly some strong to severe thunderstorms on Monday. Temperatures should rise into the 60s along with southerly winds gusting at times to 40 mph. The rain may briefly change to light snow before ending early Tuesday morning especially to our north and west.

Canadian high pressure will then give us dry conditions Tuesday and Wednesday along with below normal temperatures. Winds will be gusty on Tuesday but lighter on Wednesday.

Dry conditions with a moderation in temperatures to near normal for Thursday and Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 14 – Sunny and windy, highs in the low 50s, wind gusts to 40 mph.

TONIGHT – Increasing cloudiness, lows in the low 30s.

SUNDAY – MAR 15 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the upper 40s.

MONDAY – MAR 16 – Rain heavy at times along with a chance of strong thunderstorms, highs in the mid 60s, wind gusts to 40 mph possible.

TUESDAY – MAR 17 – Chance of early morning light snow then becoming sunny, breezy and colder, highs in the low 40s.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 18 – Mostly sunny, highs near 40.

THURSDAY – MAR 19 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – MAR 20 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: A gale warning is in effect until 4 p.m. this afternoon for westerly winds gusting to 35 knots, seas 4-7 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected later tonight through much of the day on Sunday; advisories expected for Sunday night; gales likely for Monday; small craft advisories expected to continue for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Friday morning and temperatures are much cooler than this time yesterday with readings ranging from 30 in Clifton down to 22 at High Point. Winds are a little gusty out of the northwest. The air quality is good with an index of 28.

Clifton’s Weather Almanac for March 13th:

Average High: 47 Average Low: 31

Record High: 80 – 1990. Record Low: 15 – 2017

Yesterday’s High: 62 Low: 33 Precipitation: .23 Snow: Trace

Today will be cool and breezy with an increase in clouds as a weak frontal system moves through our area, there is a slight chance of some flurries but most areas will remain dry.

High pressure will then keep our area dry for the weekend. Saturday will be a windy day with some wind gusts to 35 mph and still breezy on Sunday with gusts to 25 mph.

Monday will be mild with heavy rain and thunderstorms along with strong winds as a frontal system moves through our area.

Dry and much cooler Tuesday and Wednesday with a moderation in temperatures on Thursday as a Canadian high pressure dominates our weather.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 13 – Increasing cloudiness and breezy, highs in the mid 40s, wind gusts to 25 mph.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy in the evening becoming mostly clear after midnight, breezy, lows in the upper 30s, wind gust to 25 mph.

SATURDAY – MAR 14 – Sunny and windy, highs in the low 50s, wind gusts to 35 mph.

SUNDAY – MAR 15 – Mostly cloudy and breezy, highs in the upper 40s, wind gusts to 25 mph.

MONDAY – MAR 16 – Rain, breezy and mild with possible thunderstorms, highs in the low 60s.

TUESDAY – MAR 17 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 18 – Mostly sunny, highs near 40.

THURSDAY – MAR 19 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the upper 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory will be in effect from noon today through 6 p.m. Saturday evening for southerly winds today switching the the west on Saturday gusting to 30 knots, seas 5-8 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Saturday night through the day on Sunday; advisories Sunday night through Monday night with some gale gusts possible; advisories still probable for Tuesday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Thursday morning and there is some dense fog and mist. Temperatures at 4:30 a.m. are still quite mild with readings ranging from 60 in Clifton down to 55 at Basking Ridge. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 63.

Clifton’s Almanac for March 12th:

Average High: 47 Average Low: 30

Record High: 73 – 2012 Record Low: 9 – 1984

Yesterday’s High: 79 (new record) Low: 56 Precipitation: .21″

A strong cold front will cross the area around sunrise this morning accompanied by some showers and followed by much cooler air. A weak disturbance along the front will continue the showers through this afternoon likely mixing and changing to wet snow before ending by this evening. Most accumulations will be on colder surfaces and the streets should just stay wet. Temperatures near 60 this morning will fall to the low 40s by this afternoon.

Friday will be dry as high pressure moves into the area. Temperatures will be near seasonable levels but it will be breezy.

The weekend weather looks to be mainly dry with continued near seasonable temperatures. Saturday will be mostly sunny but more clouds are likely for Sunday.

A strong frontal system will give us rain and possible some strong winds on Monday, temperatures will rise into the 60s. The rain may be heavy at times.

Much colder air but mainly dry Tuesday and Wednesday as a Canadian high pressure area builds toward our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 12 – Rain showers mixing with or changing to wet snow this afternoon, breezy, temperatures near 60 early this morning falling to the low 40s by this afternoon. Wind gusts to 30 mph.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, clearing after midnight, lows near 30. Wind gusts to 25 mph.

FRIDAY – MAR 13 – Increasing cloudiness and breezy, highs in the upper 40s, wind gusts to 30 mph.

SATURDAY – MAR 14 – Sunny and breezy, highs in the low 50s, wind gusts to 30 mph.

SUNDAY – MAR 15 – Cloudy, highs near 50.

MONDAY – MAR 16 – Rain and windy, highs in the low 60s.

TUESDAY – MAR 17 – Chance of a morning shower then becoming partly sunny, colder, highs in the low 40s.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 18 – Mostly sunny, highs near 40.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 10 p.m. tonight for southwest winds becoming northwest gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK: Advisories expected for Friday; no advisories expected Saturday through the day on Sunday; advisories expected Sunday night through Tuesday with some gale gusts on Monday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and with mainly calm winds we once again have a rather large spread in temperatures with readings ranging from 60 in Clifton down to 43 at Walpack. The air quality is moderate with an index of 58.

Clifton’s Weather Almanac for March 11th:

Average High: 47. Average Low: 30

Record High: 73 – 2021 Record Low; 11 – 1987

Yesterday’s High: 82 (New Record) Low: 46 Precipitation: None

The 82 degree reading yesterday was the warmest so early in the season since my records began. Before yesterday the first 82 degree or above temperature was not until the 82 degrees set on March 28, 1989.

Today will have an increase in cloudiness but high temperatures will reach record levels again today. There is a low chance of showers this afternoon and it will become breezy. A better chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight as a strong cold front approaches our area.

The cold front will cross our area Thursday morning with a chance of showers continuing, some of the showers may mix with snow before ending in the afternoon mainly to our north and west. Temperatures near 60 in the morning will fall to the 40s by the afternoon and then the low 30s at night.

Friday will be a mostly cloudy breezy and chilly day as high pressure builds into the region.

This weekend looks to be mainly dry with near seasonable temperatures as high pressure will be in our area.

Rain is expected for Monday along with windy conditions as another low pressure system moves through the area followed by much colder weather for next Tuesday and Wednesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 11 – Increasing cloudiness and becoming breezy with a chance of afternoon showers, record highs in the upper 70s.

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, breezy, lows near 60.

THURSDAY – MAR 12 – Mostly cloudy, breezy and becoming colder with a chance of showers. Early highs near 60 in the morning dropping to the low 40s in the afternoon.

FRIDAY – MAR 13 – Increasing cloudiness, breezy and cool, highs in the upper 40s.

SATURDAY – MAR 14 – Sunny, highs in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – MAR 15 – Cloudy, highs near 50.

MONDAY – MAR 16 – Rain and windy, highs near 60.

TUESDAY – MAR 17 – Mostly sunny and much colder, highs only in the upper 30s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southerly winds gusting to 15 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: A small craft advisory has been issued effective between 4 p.m this afternoon through 6 p.m. Thursday evening; advisories possible on Friday; no advisories expected for Saturday; advisories probable on Sunday!

Have a nice day and stay safe!