Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Tuesday morning and the temperature in Clifton has fallen to a record low tying 30 degrees, we could break the record before the sun comes up. The lowest temperature in the area is a chilly 22 at Walpack. Winds are calm or light northwesterly. The air quality is good with an index of 19.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 21ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 63 AVERAGE LOW: 44

RECORD HIGH: 84 – 1985 RECORD LOW: 30 – 1981

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 51 LOW: 34 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Strong high pressure over our area will give us a sunny day today with somewhat milder temperatures after a chilly start. Winds will be light.

A warm front to our south will likely give us some rain mainly Wednesday morning, rainfall amounts should be less than 1/4 inch.

Thursday will be the mildest day of the week as high pressure builds over the area, most highs will be in the low 70s.

Friday will be a dry and a little cooler.

Unsettled weather with below normal temperatures are expected for the weekend. Rain is likely on Saturday with still a chance of showers for Sunday.

Monday looks to be dry with near seasonable temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 21 – Sunny, highs in the low 50s, light winds.

TONIGHT – Increasing clouds with showers likely after midnight, lows in the low 40s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 22 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely mainly in the morning, highs in the upper 50s.

THURSDAY – APR 23 – Sunny and mild, highs in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – APR 24 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – APR 25 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning then showers likely in the afternoon and at night, highs in the mid 50s.

SUNDAY – APR 26 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers mainly in the morning, highs in the upper 50s.

MONDAY – APR 27 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Northerly winds to 10 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 2 a.m. through 11 a.m. Wednesday morning; no advisories expected Wednesday night through Friday night; advisories possible for Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly clear early on this Monday morning and it is quite cool with temperatures ranging from 35 in Clifton down to 28 at Hackettstown and Sandyston. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is good with an index of 19.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 20TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 62 AVERAGE LOW: 44

RECORD HIGH: 88 – 2005 RECORD LOW: 30 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 51 LOW: 38 PRECIPITATION: .07″

Canadian high pressure building into our area today will give us a partly sunny and cool day today. There is a slight chance of showers in the afternoon but most areas will remain dry.

Freeze warning are in effect for late tonight into early Tuesday morning and we may have a rare record low temperature. the record is 30 degrees set in 1981.

Tuesday should be a partly sunny day and cool with light winds as the high pressure builds closer to our area.

A weak warm front will give us a chance of light showers early Wednesday morning followed by clearing with milder temperatures during the day.

Thursday and Friday should be the best days of this week with plenty of sunshine with temperatures slightly above normal.

Unsettled weather for the weekend as a low pressure system moves into the area causing a chance of showers both days along with cooler temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 20 – Partly sunny and cool, highs in the low 50s.

TONIGHT – Freeze warning! Mostly clear, lows near 30.

TUESDAY – APR 21 – Sunny, highs in the low 50s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 22 – Chance of early morning showers then becoming partly sunny and milder, highs in the low 60s.

THURSDAY – APR 23 – Mostly sunny, highs near 70.

FRIDAY – APR 24 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

SATURDAY – APR 25 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – APR 26 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – North-northwest winds to 10 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected during the day on Tuesday; possible advisories Tuesday night into Wednesday morning; no advisories expected Wednesday afternoon through Friday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Sunday morning and there is some drizzle falling in parts of the area. Temperatures throughout the area are in the mid to upper 40s. Winds are calm or light easterly. The air quality is good with an index of 33.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 19TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 62 AVERAGE LOW: 43

RECORD HIGH: 92 – 1976 RECORD LOW: 27 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 67 LOW: 49 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A frontal system will cross our area this morning accompanied by mainly light rain with the best chance of steady rain will be from about 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. It will be chilly and breezy with highs only staying in the 40s. Rainfall amounts will be around 1/4 “

Monday will be partly sunny, breezy and continued chilly.

Widespread frost and freezes are expected from late Monday night through early Tuesday morning as high pressure will be over the area.

There is a low chance of showers early Wednesday morning followed by a warming trend as high pressure moves offshore.

Mainly dry weather can be expected Thursday and Friday then there will be a low chance of showers for Saturday. Temperatures should be slightly above normal through this period.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 19 – Cloudy with showers mainly from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. Breezy and chilly, highs only in the 40s, wind gusts to 30 mph.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear and breezy, lows in the upper 30s, wind gusts to 25 mph.

MONDAY – APR 20 – Partly sunny, breezy and cool, highs in the low 50s, wind gusts to 25 mph. Freeze watch for late at night into early Tuesday morning.

TUESDAY – APR 21 – Sunny, highs in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 22 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning then partly sunny in the afternoon, milder with highs in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – APR 23 – Sunny, highs in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – APR 24 – Mostly sunny, highs near 70.

SATURDAY – APR 25 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon showers, highs in the mid 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 pm. this evening for northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK: Advisories possible for Monday; no advisories expected Tuesday through Thursday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from 54 in Clifton down to 49 at Walpack. Winds are light and variable. The air quality is good with an index of 38.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 18TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 62 AVERAGE LOW: 43

RECORD HIGH: 94 –(Easter Sunday 1976) RECORD LOW: 29 – 1990

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 81 LOW: 60 PRECIPITATION: .02″

Weak high pressure over the area today will give us a mostly sunny and pleasantly mild day today with highs mainly in the 60s.

A strong cold front will cause showers mainly from 6 a.m. through 3 p.m. on Sunday. With the clouds and rain high temperatures will only be in the 50s.

Quite cool Monday and Tuesday as a large Canadian high pressure moves into our area. Daytime highs both days will only be in the 50s. Widespread frost and freezes are likely late Monday night into early Tuesday morning.

Moderating temperatures Wednesday through Friday along with mainly dry conditions continuing.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 18 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

TONIGHT – Becoming cloudy with a showers likely after 5 a.m. lows near 50.

SUNDAY – APR 19 – Cloudy with showers and possibly a thunderstorms, becoming breezy and cool, highs in the mid 50s. Rainfall amounts averaging between 1/4 to 1/2 inch.

MONDAY – APR 20 – Mostly sunny, breezy and chilly, highs in the low 50s.

TUESDAY – APR 21 – Sunny, highs in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 22 – Partly sunny and milder, highs in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – APR 23 – Sunny, highs near 70.

FRIDAY – APR 24 – Mostly sunny, highs near 70.

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

OUTLOOK: A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 8 a.m. Sunday morning through 6 p.m. Sunday evening; no advisories expected Sunday night through Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Friday morning and there are some scattered showers falling in parts of the area. Once again it is unseasonably mild with temperatures ranging from 67 in Clifton down to 59 at High Point. Winds are mainly calm or light northerly. The air quality is good with an index of 31.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 17TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 61 AVERAGE LOW: 43

RECORD HIGH: 93 – 2002 RECORD LOW: 30 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 91 (New Record) LOW: 68 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A weak cold front will be crossing our area today and it will not be as hot as the last few days but still well above normal with highs in the upper 70s to near 80. Skies should be partly sunny but there is a low chance of some scattered showers this afternoon.

Saturday should be a nice day with mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will be seasonably mild.

A stronger cold front will cause showers on Sunday and chilly temperatures as highs will only be in the 50s.

Quite chilly early next week as a Canadian high pressure builds into our area. High temperatures both Monday and Tuesday will again only be in the 50s. Overnight lows Monday night into Tuesday morning may drop to near freezing especially inland.

The rest of the week we should remain dry with moderating temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 17 – Partly sunny with a chance of a scattered shower and thunderstorm this afternoon, highs near 80.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of an evening shower, lows in the upper 50s.

SATURDAY – APR 18 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY – APR 19 – Cloudy with showers, breezy with highs only on the upper 50s.

MONDAY – APR 20 – Mostly sunny, breezy and chilly, highs in the low 50s. Frost and freezes likely late at night.

TUESDAY – APR 21 – Sunny, highs in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 22 – Mostly sunny, highs near 70.

THURSDAY – APR 23 – Sunny, highs near 70.

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

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected during the day on Saturday; advisories likely Saturday night through the day on Monday; no advisories expected Monday night through Tuesday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!