Skies are mainly cloudy across the area this morning and temperatures are quite mild ranging from around 50 here in Clifton to the low 40s further inland.  A weak disturbance moving through the area is causing some light sprinkles across northeast New Jersey and the lower Hudson Valley.

We should see a decrease in clouds by later this morning and with sunshine temperatures will rise well up into the 50s today, winds will be light

Dry and even warmer Friday through the weekend with highs near record levels as a high pressure ridge builds over the area, wind will be light and it will feel very comfortable with readings more like the end of April rather than the middle of December.

A cold front will cross the area on Monday likely accompanied by some afternoon and evening showers, temperatures will continue to be quite mild ahead of the front.

Dry weather Tuesday and Wednesday, it will only be slightly cooler with highs both days in the upper 50s.

More seasonably cool but not cold weather is likely toward the end of next week.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Becoming partly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, low around 40.

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

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

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

MONDAY – Cloudy with afternoon and evening showers likely, high in the low 60s.

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

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

 

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – West-southwest winds to 11 knots, seas 2-3 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected through the weekend with advisories likely with the cold front on Monday.

 

Have a nice day!