Cool and dry Halloween! Warming trend starting on Sunday with much above normal temperatures next week!


Skies are clear and with nearly calm winds temperatures have fallen to the chilly mid 30s here in Clifton ranging down to the mid 20s in the inland valleys.

Today will start off sunny but we should see some increase in clouds by this afternoon, high temperatures will be a couple of degrees lower than on Friday but with much lighter winds it will be comfortable for trick or treating.

Tomorrow will we have cloudy skies in the morning then becoming mostly sunny, it will be milder with highs well up into the 60s.

A weak disturbance to our south will pass offshore on Monday, precipitation from this system may clip southern New Jersey with some light rain but our area should remain dry.

Dry and unseasonably warm weather Tuesday through the end of the week with most highs around the 70 degree mark.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Sunny this morning, increasing clouds this afternoon, high in the upper 50s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy and not as cool, low in the mid 40s.

SUNDAY – Cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny, milder with highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY – Partly sunny, high in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY – Mostly sunny, high near 70.

WEDNESDAY – Sunny, high near 70.

THURSDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – Partly sunny, high in the low 70s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – North-northeast wind to 7 knots seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK – A small craft advisory will be in effect from 7 a.m till 5 p.m on Sunday.  Possible advisories on Monday with no advisories expected Tuesday and Wednesday.

 

Have a good day!

Very pleasant fall weather through the weekend! “Indian” summer conditions next week!


Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Friday morning and temperatures range from the mid 40s here in Clifton to the mid 30s in some of the colder valleys, there is a light westerly wind.

Today we will have mostly sunny skies as high pressure builds into the area, high temperatures will be near seasonable levels.

More sunshine for Halloween, temperatures will be slightly below normal but with light winds it should be excellent weather for the trick or treaters.

A weak disturbance will move to our south Sunday and Monday causing considerable cloudiness but rain from the system should stay to our south, temperatures will be moderating to slightly above normal levels.

Indian summer weather next week or should I say Native American summer or Second summer to be more politically correct, temperatures will be well above normal Tuesday through Friday with most highs around 70 degrees with no precipitation expected.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, low in the upper 30s.

HALLOWEEN – Sunny, high in the mid 50s.

SUNDAY – Mostly cloudy, high in the low 60s.

MONDAY – Mostly cloudy, high in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY – Sunny, high near 70.

WEDNESDAY – Sunny, high near 70.

THURSDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the low 702.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  Small craft advisories are in effect till noon today for northwest winds gusting to 30 mph, diminishing this afternoon, seas 4-6 feet this morning diminishing this afternoon.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected through Tuesday.

 

Have a good day!

Warm and windy day today! Cooler weather for Friday and Saturday! Well above normal temperatures next week!


It is quite mild this Thursday morning and the last of the rain will be moving offshore shortly, temperatures range from the low 60s in Clifton to the upper 50s inland.  Approximately 2.5″ of rainfall has fallen since yesterday morning.

After early morning showers today we will see clearing and it will be very mild and breezy today with highs reaching the low 70s.  A cold front will cross the area late in the day bringing in cooler air for tonight.

Tomorrow and Saturday will feature plenty of sunshine with seasonably cool temperatures.

On Sunday we should have considerable cloudiness with a slight chance of a light shower, temperatures will be a little milder.

Next week will be quite mild and mainly dry with temperatures around ten degrees warmer than normal.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – After morning showers becoming mostly sunny and breezy, high in the low 70s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear and cooler, low in the low 40s.

FRIDAY – Sunny, high in the upper 50s.

HALLOWEEN – Sunny, high in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – Cloudy, high in the low 60s.

MONDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY – Mostly sunny, high near 70.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  Small craft advisory in effect till 6 a.m. on Friday for west-southwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 7-11 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Friday and Saturday with possible advisory level conditions on Sunday, no advisories expected on Monday.

 

Have a good day!

Soaking rain today and tonight with gusty winds! Quite mild on Thursday! Rather nice fall weather Friday through the weekend!


Rain is at our doorstep early this Wednesday morning and temperatures are mild ranging from the low 50s in Clifton to the mid 40s in the cooler suburbs, winds are increasing from the east.

Today will be a rainy day as a low pressure system moves into the area, the rain will be heavy at times and there is a chance of a thunderstorm.  Rain will continue into tonight and it will be quite mild and rather humid for late October as dew points reach the low 60s, there will be a continued threat of a gusty thunderstorm,  we should see an average of two inches of rain with some higher amounts possible.

We will have a chance of a shower tomorrow morning and then clearing will take place in the afternoon and temperatures will rise into the 70s.  A cold front will come through late in the day bringing in cooler weather by late tomorrow night.

Mainly dry weather Friday through Sunday, temperatures will be slightly below normal Friday and Saturday moderating to above normal levels on Sunday.  There is a low chance of a shower Sunday morning.

Next week will be mild with no significant rainfall expected.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Rain, chance of a thunderstorm this afternoon, high in the mid 60s.

TONIGHT – Rain possibly heavy at times with a chance of a gusty thunderstorm, quite mild with lows in the upper 50s.

THURSDAY – Mostly cloudy in the morning with a chance of a shower becoming partly sunny and quite mild in the afternoon, high in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – Sunny and cooler, high in the upper 50s.

HALLOWEEN – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – Mostly cloudy with a chance of a shower in the morning then becoming partly sunny, high in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – Partly sunny, high in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 60s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  Gale warning will be in effect from 2 p.m. this afternoon till 6 a.m. on Thursday for southerly winds gusting to 35 knots, seas 6-11 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft advisory likely for high seas on Friday with no advisories expected for the weekend.

 

Have a good day!

Another nice fall day today! Significant rain and milder Wednesday into Thursday! Pleasant fall weather Friday through the weekend!


Skies are mostly clear early on this Tuesday morning and with light winds there is  rather big spread in temperatures ranging from the low 40s here in Clifton to some mid 20s in the colder inland valleys.

Today will be another nice fall day with only a slow increase in high clouds, high temperatures should be similar to what was experienced on Monday. Tonight will be cloudy and not as cool as last night.

A storm system approaching from southern Canada along with low pressure moving up from the Gulf states will give us rain mainly after 8 a.m. some of this rain should be heavy at times especially in the afternoon and at night, an average of 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches of rain is possible.  It also will become windy and milder.

The rain should end Thursday morning and with some partial sunshine temperatures should rise to quite mild levels with readings in the 70s.

A cold front will cross the area Thursday evening with cooler temperatures for Friday along with sunny skies.

A nice weekend is still anticipated with near seasonable temperatures.

Next week looks to be quite mild with most temperatures above to much above levels for the first week of November.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Mostly sunny in the morning with increasing high clouds in the afternoon, high near 60.

TONIGHT – Becoming cloudy with a chance of rain after 3 a.m., low in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY – Rain mainly after 8 a.m., rain may be heavy at times becoming breezy, high in the low 60s.

THURSDAY – Chance of rain showers before 8 a.m. then becoming partly sunny and quite mild, high in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – Sunny and cooler, high near 60.

SATURDAY – Partly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – Partly sunny, high in the low 60s.

MONDAY – Mostly cloudy, high in the mid 60s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – East winds to 11 knots, seas 3 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft advisory will be in effect from midnight tonight till 6 p.m. on Wednesday with a gale watch from 6 p.m. on Wednesday till 6 a.m. on Thursday.  Advisories expected to continue on Friday and drop below advisory levels on Saturday.

 

Have a good day!

 

Dry and seasonably cool today and Tuesday! Significant rain Wednesday into Thursday!


Skies are mostly clear early this Monday morning and temperatures range from the low 40s here in Clifton to the low 30s in the colder suburbs, winds are light.

Today and Tuesday will have plenty of sunshine both days with seasonably cool temperatures.

Our first widespread significant rain will fall on Wednesday into Thursday morning, expect an average of 1-2 inches of rainfall with some higher amounts, temperatures will be mild.

Seasonably cool and dry weather will return for Friday into the weekend with good weather anticipated for the Mets home world series games and also for Halloween.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Sunny, high in the upper 50s.

TONIGHT – Clear, low around 40.

TUESDAY – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – Rain, mainly after 11 a.m. high in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – Showers mainly before 7 a.m, cloudy then becoming mostly sunny by the afternoon, high in the upper 60s.

FRIDAY – Sunny, high in the upper 50s.

HALLOWEEN – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – Partly sunny, high near 60.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  Small craft advisory in effect till noon today for north-northeast winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 3-5 feet, conditions lowering this afternoon.

OUTLOOK – Advisories likely Tuesday through Friday.

 

Have a good day!

Mild today after morning showers! Cooler and dry Monday and Tuesday! Significant rain likely for Wednesday!


Light rain is falling over the area early this Sunday morning and temperatures are mild ranging from the mid 50s in Clifton to the upper 40s in some of the cooler inland areas, winds are light.

We will continue to have some light showers this morning with rainfall amounts mainly under a tenth of an inch.  A cold front will be approaching the area and pass through this afternoon, we should see some sunshine this afternoon and temperatures will be mild reaching near 70 degrees in some spots.

Colder tonight under clear skies as high pressure builds into the area.  Monday and Tuesday will be fair and seasonably cool.

Our first significant rainfall since the beginning of October will occur on Wednesday and Wednesday night as a storm system moves into the area, rainfall amounts of an inch or so is likely.

We should see some clearing on Thursday with mild temperatures.

Dry and seasonably cool air returns for Friday and Halloween.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Cloudy with morning showers then becoming partly sunny, mild with highs in the upper 60s.

TONIGHT – Clear and cooler, low in the upper 30s.

MONDAY – Sunny, high in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY – Sunny in the morning then increasing cloudiness, high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – Rain, high in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon, mild with a high near 70.

FRIDAY – Mostly sunny and cooler, high in the upper 50s.

HALLOWEEN – Sunny, high in the upper 50s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – South-southwest winds gusting to 13 knots, seas 2-3 feet.   Small craft advisory will be in effect from 6 p.m this evening till 6 p.m. on Monday.

OUTLOOK – Small craft advisories likely Tuesday through Wednesday night with advisories still possible on Thursday.

 

Have a good day!

Increasing clouds and cool today! Milder with some light showers likely on Sunday!


We have clear skies early this Saturday morning and it is quite chilly with temperatures ranging from the upper 30s in Clifton to some mid-upper 20s further inland, winds are nearly calm.

Today will be cool as high pressure moves off the New England coast and we should see an increase of clouds, high temperatures will be in the 50s.

A warm front will cross the area early Sunday followed by a cold front during the day,  light showers are likely mainly in the morning, temperatures overnight tonight and Sunday will be around 10 degrees warmer than today.

Another high pressure builds in for Monday and Tuesday with cool temperatures.

Our first significant rainfall event in a few weeks is likely Wednesday into Thursday as low pressure moves into our area, some of the moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Patricia that struck Western Mexico may enhance the rainfall amounts.

Fair and seasonably cool weather likely for Friday and Halloween.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Increasing cloudiness and cool, high in the mid 50s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with a chance of showers mainly after 3 a.m., low in the upper 40s.

SUNDAY – Showers likely mainly before 9 a.m., cloudy in the morning followed by clearing in the afternoon, high in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – Sunny, high in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – Cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the mid 60s, rain likely at night.

THURSDAY – Cloudy with showers likely, high in the mid 60s.

FRIDAY – Sunny, high in the upper 50s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – East-northeast winds gusting to 11 knots, seas 3 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected during the day on Sunday with advisories possible Sunday night into the day on Monday and still possible Tuesday and Wednesday.

 

Have a good day!

Cooler and mainly dry weather through early next week! Significant rain possible Wednesday night into Thursday!


A cold front crossed the area around midnight with cooler air now filtering into our area, temperatures have dropped to near 50 in the Clifton area to around 40 further inland, skies are mostly clear and there is a brisk northerly wind.

Today will be much cooler with highs around 15 degrees lower than on Thursday, highs will be around 60 degrees which is a little below normal for this time of year, it will be breezy especially this morning, skies will be sunny.

We should see an increase in clouds on Saturday and it will continue to be cool.

Another cold front will be crossing the area on Sunday giving us a chance of some light showers falling mainly in the morning.

Plenty of sunshine with near seasonable temperatures Monday and Tuesday.

Rain is likely from Wednesday night into Thursday and may give our area our first significant rainfall event since the beginning of October, some of this precipitation may be from the remnants of intense hurricane Patricia which is now heading to the west coast of Mexico.

Hurricane Patricia is now one of the most intense cyclones ever reported on earth with sustained winds of 200 mph, the storm is heading to the western Mexican coast and will hit just south of Puerto Vallarta later this afternoon.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Sunny and breezy, high near 60.

TONIGHT – Clear, low in the upper 30s.

SATURDAY – Increasing cloudiness, high in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – Mostly cloudy with a chance of a light shower before 3 p.m., high in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

TUESDAY – Sunny, high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – Mostly cloudy with a chance of afternoon rain, high in the low 60s, rain likely at night.

THURSDAY – Cloudy with rain likely, high in the mid 60s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  Small craft advisory is in effect till 11 a.m. this morning for northerly winds gusting to 25 mph, seas 3-4 feet, winds and seas lowering this afternoon.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Saturday into the day on Sunday, possible small craft advisory conditions Sunday night through Tuesday.

 

Have a good day!

One more unseasonable mild day today! Cooler tomorrow into the weekend!


We have scattered clouds early this Thursday morning and temperatures range from the low 50s here in Clifton to around 40 further inland, winds are nearly calm.

Today we will have partly sunny skies and once again temperatures will reach well up into the 70s.  Yesterday at Walpack, NJ in the northwest part of the state the temperature ranged from a low of 36 to a high of 78.

A cold front will be crossing the area tonight,  at this time the front will not cause any precipitation.

Friday will be much cooler despite plenty of sunshine, high temperatures will be around 15 degrees lower than on today.

Saturday will be sunny and cool.

Another weak cold front will cross the area early on Sunday with a chance of a shower in the morning.

Seasonable temperatures early next week, Monday and Tuesday will be dry but we may see our first widespread rainfall in weeks on Wednesday.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Mostly sunny and quite mild, high in the upper 70s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy early then clearing, low in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – Sunny and cooler, high near 60.

SATURDAY – Sunny, high near 60.

SUNDAY – Mostly cloudy with a chance of a morning shower, high in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

TUESDAY – Partly sunny, high in the low 60s.

WEDNESDAY – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the low 60s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – Southwest wind to 13 knots , seas 1-2 feet.

OUTLOOK – Advisories possible on Friday, no advisories expected Friday night through the day on Sunday with advisories again possible Sunday night into Monday.

 

Congratulations to Met fans as their team swept the Cubs and will return to the world series for the first time since 2000.

 

 

Have a good day!