The sun finally returns today!


A cold front moved to our east shortly after midnight and temperatures dropped from the very mild 50s at midnight to the mid 40s by 1am. Some showers this morning will move offshore and finally we will have clearing and will able to see the sun for the first time since Thursday. The rest of the week we will have mostly sunny days and mostly clear nights with temperatures not bad for mid- December in the mid 40s and even approaching 50 on Friday.
The next chance of precipitation will be late Saturday night into Sunday that may start as some snow or sleet well inland, highs in the 40s. The long range has seasonably cold weather after the 19th with snow chances around the 20th and again around the 23rd but of course that can change.

The forecast:
Today – After morning clouds and showers becoming mostly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.
Tonight – Mostly clear, low in the low 30s.
Wednesday – Sunny, high in the mid 40s.
Thursday – Sunny, high in the upper 40s.
Friday – Sunny, high near 50.
Saturday – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s, chance of rain late at night.
Sunday – Mostly cloudy, chance of rain, high in the mid 40s.
Monday – Partly sunny after possible morning rain, high in the mid 40s.

Marine Forecast: Small craft advisory till noon today, northwest wind gusting to 25 knots seas up to 6 feet. Seas and winds diminishing this afternoon.
Outlook: Below advisory levels through Saturday but may be needed on Sunday.

Have a good day!

Cloudy and warm Monday with showers!


It is a foggy start this morning with temperatures in the mild 40s, a warm front will be moving north of us this morning and readings will climb into the 60s despite overcast conditions and some rain. Showers will continue till around midnight as a cold front comes through tonight. The sun will finally appear tomorrow with cooler and drier air that should last most of the week with temperatures at or a bit above normal.

The forecast:
Today – Periods of rain mostly this morning, quite mild, high in the low 60s.
Tonight – Showers till around midnight, low in the low 40s.
Tuesday – Sunny, high in the upper 40s.
Wednesday – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 40s.
Thursday – Sunny, high in the mid 40s.
Friday – Mostly sunny, high near 50.
Saturday – Partly sunny, high in the upper 40s.
Sunday – Cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the upper 40s.

Marine Forecast: Small craft advisory till noon on Tuesday – Today – Fog this morning, southwest winds to 25 knots, seas up to 6 feet..
Outlook: Seas and winds will drop below advisory levels Tuesday afternoon and remain quiet through the end of this week.

Have a good day!

More rain, more clouds but at least it is not cold!


Temperatures this morning are in the mild 40s in most areas but they should not rise too much as a front moved to our south and a disturbance coming in from the west will cause more overcast conditions with rain developing this afternoon and continuing into tonight. Not much clearing on Monday but a warm front will be moving north of us permitting a very mild southwest wind flow into our area causing temperatures to rise well up into the 60s. A cold front moving through Monday night will cause more showers from Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning followed by clearing and cooler weather for Tuesday. Wednesday through Saturday should be dry with temperatures a little above normal.

The forecast:
Today – Some fog this morning, cloudy with rain developing by mid afternoon, highs in the upper 40s.
Tonight: – Cloudy with rain, lows in the mid 40s.
Monday – Cloudy and quite mild with showers high in the mid 60s.
Tuesday – Partly sunny, high in the upper 40s.
Wednesday – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s.
Thursday – Sunny, high in the mid 40s.
Friday – Mostly sunny, high near 50..
Saturday – Partly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

Marine forecast: Today – North-northeast wind becoming east-northeast this afternoon, gusting to 20 knots, seas 3 feet.
Outlook: Small craft advisory issued for Monday with advisories may be needed into Tuesday morning then drop below advisory levels later Tuesday through Friday.

Have a great Sunday!

Milder weather today but with some rain this morning!


Temperatures this morning are several degrees warmer than the last two mornings with readings in the low 40s, we had some early morning rain that has ended. We will have clouds this morning but this afternoon some sun may appear with readings in the mild 50s. A little cooler on Sunday as a weak front moves to our south, this front will return north on Monday with very mild temperatures in the 60s but also showers likely as a cold front approaches, this front will cross the area early on Tuesday morning with showers ending with cooler temperatures. Dry weather with temperatures just above seasonable levels Wednesday through Friday.

The Forecast:
Today – Showers this morning, some breaks in clouds this afternoon, high in the mid 50s.
Tonight – Mostly cloudy, low in the low 40s.
Sunday – Partly sunny in the morning, clouding up in the afternoon with a chance of rain into the night, high near 50.
Monday – Showers likely and quite mild, high in the low 60s
Tuesday – Chance of morning showers then becoming partly sunny, cooler, high in the upper 40s.
Wednesday through Friday – Mostly sunny each day with highs in the mid-upper 40s.

Marine Forecast: Today – Variable winds becoming west less than 10 knots, seas around 3 feet.
Outlook – Small craft advisories may be issued from Sunday night through early Tuesday, dropping below advisory levels late Tuesday through the end of next week.

Returned from Jamaica last night, 80s felt a lot better than the 42 degrees when we landed but it could of been worse. Much easier to do this blog typing with two hands again instead of one when using my Kindle.

Have a great day!!

Clouds and light rain moving in for Friday.


It is starting out chilly this morning with readings around 30 to the upper 20s inland. It will become cloudy with light rain moving around noon that may start as sleet inland, highs will reach the mid 40s. Light rain will continue tonight with temps. remaining steady or rising a bit overnight as a warm front moves through. Cloudy but quite mild in Saturday with showers most likely in the morning, highs in the 50s. A cold front will drop south of us on Sunday with continued mostly cloudy skies and a chance of rain especially in the afternoon and night. The font will return as a warm front on Monday and temps. Will reach into the 60s still a chance of showers as a stronger cold front moves through at night, these showers may linger into Tuesday followed by clearing and cool weather that should persist through at least Thursday.

Have a great Friday!!!!

Cold Thursday morning back home but warm here in Jamaica!!!


While it is a chilly 27 degrees at my station in Clifton it is a warm 77 degrees here in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, yeah mon!!, We have been here since last Friday but sadly have to return home tomorrow.

Today’s weather in New Jersey will be chilly and dry but winds will diminish as the day goes on with highs only in the low 40s. Tonight will be a couple degrees milder than last night. Increasing clouds on Friday with some showers by late in the day and at night as a warm font moves through. Saturday will be mild once again but mainly cloudy with highs in the upper 50s. with a chance of rain. Sunday will be a couple of degrees cooler, again with lots of clouds and a chance of showers. Very mild on Monday ahead of a cold front, readings may reach the low 60s. Some showers likely with this front. Cooler again for Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the more seasonable 40s.

Have a good day.


A cold front has moved to our east this morning with a few light showers, it was warm overnight with temps. in the 50s. Clearing today and it will become windy and cooler with readings falling into the 40s by sunset. Much cooler tonight than last night with lows near 30, which is about normal if this time of year. Mostly fair and seasonably cool tomorrow, highs in the low to mid 40s. Milder on Friday with rain chances by late in the day and evening. A cloudy and mild weekend with chance of showers highs in the 50s. Quite mild on Monday ahead of a stronger cold font. Cooler but still slightly above normal temps most of next week. No very cold weather indicated on the computer models through December 18th.

Have a good day.

Another warm December day after early showers.


A weak backdoor cold front moved just to our south yesterday evening and will move back to our north by early this afternoon. After some showers this morning skies will out a bit and temperatures will once again reach the mild 60s. A stronger cold font will move through tomorrow morning with more showers, after a mild night tonight temps. will hold steady and then fall through the 50s on Wednesday. We will have chilly and dry weather on Thursday. Milder again on Friday with highs near 50. A mild weekend is in store for the weekend but there will be lots of clouds around with chances of showers. No very cold air through next week with temps. averaging above normal.

Have a great day.

Warm for December weather the next two days.


We have some fog again this morning that should burn off earlier than yesterday and temperatures will rise above 60 degrees. Even warmer tomorrow with highs well up into the 60s. A cold front will come through Wednesday morning, it still will be in the 50s but get cooler at night. Dry on Thursday and Friday with readings in the 40s. A little milder again on the weekend but lots of clouds and some showers around, highs mostly in the low 50s. No cold outbreaks are indicated on the computer models the next 10 to 14 days.

Enjoy the nice and warm weather.

Warmer weather to finally move in.


Fog and low clouds will burn off by midday and temperatures will rise into the 50s. A weak front will cause some light showers tonight but tomorrow will be sunny and even milder with highs near 60. Milder yet still on Tuesday with highs in the low 60s. A stronger cold front will cross the area on Wednesday morning with some showers, temps will be in the 50s falling by the afternoon. Cool and dry Thursday and Friday with highs in the 40s. Another front will give us showers on Saturday with highs still in the 40s.
Have a good day.