Good morning everyone!

The calm before the storm this early morning. Skies are cloudy with temperatures ranging from 34 in Clifton down to 28 at High Point. Winds are calm or light northeasterly. The air quality is good with an index of 28.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR FEBRUARY 22ND:

AVERAGE HIGH: 41 AVERAGE LOW: 26

RECORD HIGH: 71 – 1997 RECORD LOW: 12 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 50 LOW: 33 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A severe blizzard will crush the area as a rapidly developing storm will be moving up the coast today. During the daylight hours we will have just mainly light snow possibly mixed with rain developing after sunrise and accumulating 1-3 inches by sunset tonight. Tonight through around noon on Monday we will have very heavy snow with strong gusty winds that will cause blizzard conditions. Possible accumulation will range from 16-24 inches with some higher amounts in some of the heavy snow bands where snowfall amounts could be between 2-3 inches per hour. Also there is a chance of thundersnow.

The snow will taper off to snow showers Monday afternoon with slowly diminishing winds at night.

Tuesday will be a dry and sunny day but cold with highs only in the low 30s.

Milder Wednesday through next weekend with chances of rain beginning as snow on Wednesday with still a chance of rain on Thursday.

Next weekend looks dry and mild. Our snow pack from this blizzard should not hang around as long as our last storm did, as we will have a stronger sun angle along with the milder temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 22 – Snow possibly mixed with rain this morning then snow this afternoon, highs in the upper 30s, Accumulations by sunset will average 1-3 inches.

TONIGHT – Snow heavy at times with blowing snow, possible whiteout conditions, lows in the upper 20s. Wind gusts to 45 mph.

MONDAY – FEB 23 – Heavy snow with possible whiteout conditions in the morning then tapering off to snow showers in the afternoon, highs in the upper 30s. Wind gusts to 45 mph. Total accumulations of 16-24 inches with higher amounts possible.

TUESDAY – FEB 24 – Sunny and breezy, highs in the low 30s, wind gusts to 25 mph.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 25 – Mostly cloudy and milder with a chance of snow or rain in the morning then a chance of rain in the afternoon, highs in the low 40s.

THURSDAY – FEB 26 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, highs in the low 40s.

FRIDAY – FEB 27 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 40s.

SATURDAY – FEB 28 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: A storm warning will be in effect until 6 p.m. Monday evening for northerly winds gusting to 60 knots, seas 12-17 feet.

OUTLOOK: Small craft advisories expected during the day on Tuesday; no advisories expected for Tuesday night; possible advisories for Wednesday and Thursday!

Please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy to cloudy early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from 33 in Clifton down to 30 at High Point. Winds are calm or light westerly. The air quality is good with an index of 27.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR FEBRUARY 21ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 41 AVERAGE LOW: 26

RECORD HIGH: 80 – 2018 (also record high for February) RECORD LOW: 4 – 2015

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 35 LOW: 33 PRECIPITATION: .42″

Weak high pressure will give us a very pleasant day today with mild temperatures and light winds. A good day to prepare for the upcoming storm.

What a change in the forecast from yesterday when I called for only 3-6 inches of snow. Now the very strong coastal storm will move closer to our area which will give us strong winds and heavy snow with blizzard like conditions likely. At this time I am forecasting 12-18 inches of snow along with wind gusts to 45 mph The snow will develop Sunday morning and become heavy at times Sunday night before tapering off Monday afternoon.

High pressure will then build into the area on Tuesday giving us a dry day with below normal temperatures.

Milder Wednesday through the end of the week with chances of rain as a couple of disturbances move through our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 21 – Mostly sunny and pleasant, highs in the upper 40s, light winds.

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

SUNDAY – FEB 22 – Snow, highs in the upper 30s, daytime accumulations 1-3 inches, wind gusts to 30 mph. Very heavy snow at night with near blizzard conditions with 45 mph winds.

MONDAY – FEB 23 – Snow, heavy at times mainly in the morning tapering off in the afternoon, highs in the upper 30s. Wind gusts to 45 mph mainly in the morning. Total snow accumulations of 12-18 inches.

TUESDAY – FEB 24 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 30s.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 25 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain possibly mixed with snow in the morning, highs in the low 40s.

THURSDAY – FEB 26 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, highs in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – FEB 27 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 2-3 feet.

OUTLOOK: A storm watch has been posted effective between 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon through 1 p.m. Monday afternoon; advisories expected during the day on Tuesday; no advisories expected for Tuesday night; advisories again expected for Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Friday morning and temperatures range from 33 in Clifton down to 27 at High Point. Winds are light from the east. The air quality is good with an index of 26.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR FEBRUARY 20TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 41 AVERAGE LOW: 25

RECORD HIGH: 68 – 2018 RECORD LOW: -2 – 2015

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 41 LOW: 34 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A low pressure system moving through our area will cause rain that should begin around sunrise and end by later this afternoon. The precipitation may start off as a mixture of freezing rain and sleet further inland. Rainfall amounts should be near half of an inch.

Saturday looks to be dry and milder as weak high pressure builds into the area.

Snow is now likely from a developing coastal storm on Sunday. Still there is a question how close the storm will be to our area. The snow should begin around dawn on Sunday then taper off to snow showers on Monday. My best guess of snow amounts will be between 3-6 inches.

Tuesday should be dry and seasonably cold as weak high pressure builds into the area.

Milder at the end of next week with rain likely Wednesday afternoon through the day on Thursday as another low pressure system moves through our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 20 – Rain, possibly beginning as freezing rain and sleet inland, highs near 40.

TONIGHT – Becoming partly cloudy, lows in the low 30s.

SATURDAY – FEB 21 – Mostly sunny in the morning then increasing cloudiness, highs in the upper 40s.

SUNDAY – FEB 22 – Cloudy with snow developing around sunrise, highs in the upper 30s.

MONDAY – FEB 23 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers in the morning, highs in the upper 30s.

TUESDAY – FEB 24 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 30s.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 25 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon possibly beginning as a mixture of snow, highs in the low 40s.

THURSDAY – FEB 26 – Mostly cloudy with rain likely, highs in the upper 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – A small craft advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. this evening for easterly winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 4-6 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Saturday; gale warnings expected with possible storm force gusts Sunday into Monday morning; advisories continuing Monday afternoon and night; advisories still possible for Tuesday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Thursday morning and temperatures range from 34 in Clifton down to 23 at High Point. There may be some black ice inland where the temperatures are at or below freezing. Winds are light from the north. The air quality is moderate with an index of 55.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR FEBRUARY 19TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 41 AVERAGE LOW: 25

RECORD HIGH: 65 – 2017 RECORD LOW: 3 – 2015

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 40 LOW: 33 PRECIPITATION: .11″

Today will be a cloudy day but dry with near seasonable temperatures and light winds as a weak high pressure area builds to our area from the north.

A low pressure system will give us rain that will likely begin as a mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain Friday morning before changing to all rain later in the morning. Rainfall amounts will average around 1/2 inch.

Weak high pressure will cause dry and mild conditions during the day on Saturday.

Still tracking a potential coastal storm that may affect our area Sunday into Monday morning. Some models have heavy snow in our area while others have the storm too far offshore to give us little or no snowfall. Right now the probability of snow is 50%.

Dry weather is expected Tuesday and Wednesday with temperatures slightly below normal.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 19 – Cloudy, highs near 40. Light winds.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with a chance of rain mixed with sleet, snow and freezing rain, lows in the mid 30s.

FRIDAY – FEB 20 – Cloudy with rain, highs near 40.

SATURDAY – FEB 21 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 40s. Chance of snow after 10 p.m.

SUNDAY – FEB 22 – Cloudy with a chance of snow, highs in the upper 30s.

MONDAY – FEB 23 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow, highs in the upper 30s.

TUESDAY – FEB 24 – Sunny, highs near 40.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 25 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – East-northeast winds to 10 knots, seas 3-4 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Friday and Saturday; advisories expected for Sunday and Monday with possible gale or storm force gusts depending on the track of the coastal storm.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and there is some patchy dense fog in parts of the area. Also there may be some black ice in some areas mainly inland. Temperatures range from 33 in Clifton down to 28 at Hackettstown, Pequest, Walpack and Sandyston. Winds are calm or light southwesterly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 93.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR FEBRUARY 18TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 40 AVERAGE LOW: 25

RECORD HIGH: 68 – 2008 RECORD LOW: -2 – 19795

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 51 LOW: 31 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A frontal system moving into the area will cause periods of mainly light rain this morning that will end tonight. Rainfall amounts around 1/4″.

Thursday will be dry during the day but another low pressure system will give us rain Thursday night into Friday that may start off as a mix of snow and rain.

Saturday should be dry during the day but we are watching for a potential coastal storm that may give us snow late Saturday night through Sunday night. At this time the probability of snow is about 50%.

Still a low chance of snow on Monday followed by dry and colder weather for Tuesday and next Wednesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 18 – Fog this morning with periods of rain developing, highs in the low 40s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with rain ending by 10 p.m. lows in the low 30s, rainfall amounts around 1/4″

THURSDAY – FEB 19 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the low 40s, chance of rain or snow after midnight.

FRIDAY – FEB 20 – Cloudy with rain, highs in the low 40s.

SATURDAY – FEB 21 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 40s. Chance of rain or snow at night.

SUNDAY – FEB 22 – Cloudy with a chance of snow, highs in the upper 30s.

MONDAY – FEB 23 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the morning then becoming partly sunny in the afternoon, highs in the upper 30s.

TUESDAY – FEB 24 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 30s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 3 feet. Dense fog this morning.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Thursday through Saturday; advisories expected with some gale gusts on Sunday.

Have a nice day and stay safe