Skies are mainly cloudy early on this Saturday morning and there are some areas with fog, temperatures once again are well above normal with readings ranging from the low 40s in the Clifton area to the mid 30s further inland, winds are nearly calm.

Today will be a mild and dry day however there will be considerable cloudiness but even with the clouds temperatures will rise into the 50s, weak high pressure will be moving offshore.

A significant coastal storm or nor’easter will affect our area from late Sunday into Tuesday as a strong complex low pressure system moves into the area.  Rain from this system will develop by late Sunday afternoon and continue heavy at times especially on Monday, some areas well north and west of our area may see some freezing rain or sleet.  Very strong winds will accompany the storm with gusts above 50 mph possible especially over coastal areas, the rain will taper off to showers on Tuesday, total rainfall will average 1-3 inches with some higher amounts possible.

Dry weather is expected Wednesday through the end of next week, Wednesday and Thursday will be mild with more seasonably cool weather starting Friday and continuing through next weekend.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Mostly cloudy, high in the mid 50s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, low in the low 40s.

SUNDAY – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain by noon, high in the low 50s,  rain at night.

MONDAY – Rain, heavy at times with possibly a thunderstorm, strong gusty winds to 50 mph, high in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – Rain likely in the morning, mostly cloudy in the afternoon with a chance of showers, high in the upper 40s.

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

THURSDAY – Partly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – Partly sunny, high in the low 40s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – West-southwest wind to 6 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – A storm watch is in effect from 1 a.m till 10 p.m. on Monday;  lingering small craft conditions on Tuesday with no advisories expected for Wednesday.

Have a nice day!

Skies are cloudy on this Friday morning and temperatures once again are well above normal ranging from near 40 in the Clifton area to around 30 in the colder inland valleys, winds are light.

Today we will have considerable cloudiness with light rain which will fall from around 3 to 7 p.m., rainfall amounts will be less than 1/4 of an inch, most high temperatures will be in the 40s. Down in Washington DC there will be some rain falling as our new president is inaugurated at noon today but as of now no lightning bolts are expected.

Saturday will be a very pleasant day with quite mild temperatures along with partly sunny skies.

A significant coastal storm will be moving into the area by Sunday afternoon with rain developing becoming heavy at times on Monday before tapering off to showers on Tuesday.  At this time the precipitation should fall as all rain except for areas well north and west of our area.  Strong winds especially over the coastal areas on Monday with widespread minor coastal flooding expected. Rainfall amounts should average 1-3 inches with higher amounts possible which would help our drought situation.

Mild and dry Wednesday and Thursday with colder air moving in by late next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Cloudy with light rain mainly after 3 p.m., high in the mid 40s.

TONIGHT – Rain mainly before 7 p.m. low in the upper 30s.

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

SUNDAY – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain developing by the afternoon, high near 50, rain likely at night.

MONDAY – Rain and windy, high in the low 40s.

TUESDAY – Rain likely in the morning with a chance of showers in the afternoon, high in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY – Mostly sunny, high near 50.

THURSDAY – Partly sunny, high in the  upper 40s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – South-southeast wind to 7 knots, seas 3 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Saturday into Sunday morning; small craft advisories expected Sunday afternoon and night; gale force and possibly storm force winds for Monday;  small craft advisories likely Monday night through Wednesday.

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Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Thursday morning and temperatures range from the upper 30s in the Clifton area to the low 30s further inland, these readings are about 15 degrees above the normal low tempertures for this time of year.

Today will be a pleasantly mild day with sunshine finally returning, temperatures are expected to reach the 50s and with light winds it will feel quite comfortable for the middle of winter.

A weak disturbance will cause some light rain Friday afternoon and evening.

Saturday will be another pleasant day with sunshine and mild tempertures.

A stronger low pressure system will cause rain from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday with Monday being the wettest day with strong winds and coastal flooding likely, total rainfall amounts during this period will average 1-2 inches with higher amounts possible depending on the track of the storm.

Mild and dry weather Wednesday and Thursday with a possible return to colder and more normal tempertures by the end of next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Mostly cloudy this morning then becoming sunny, high in the low 50s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low in the low 30s.

FRIDAY – Increasing cloudiness with rain developing mainly after 3 p.m., high in the mid 40s.

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

SUNDAY – Cloudy with a chance of rain after 10 a.m., high in the upper 40s, rain likely at night.

MONDAY – Cloudy with rain, windy with highs in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the low 50s.

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

MARINE FORECAST:  Small craft advisory in effect till 6 p.m this evening, west to northwest wind to 7 knots, seas 4-6 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Friday through Sunday morning with small craft advisories likely Sunday afternoon and night with gales likely on Monday; small craft advisories still possible for high seas Tuesday and Wednesday.

Enjoy today’s mild and sunny day!

Skies are cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and there is some light rain or drizzle in some areas, temperatures range from the upper 30s in the Clifton area to the low 30s further inlands, winds are light.

The low pressure system that gave us the rain yesterday has moved offshore however it will remain cloudy most of today with a chance of light rain or drizzle mainly this morning, temperatures will be seasonably mild with highs in the 40s.

Tomorrow will be a very pleasant day with sunshine and mild temperatures.

A weak low pressure will give our area a chance of light rain Friday night.

Most of the weekend will be dry with seasonably mild temperatures.

A more significant rainstorm is likely to affect us early next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Cloudy with a chance of light rain or drizzle mainly this morning, high in the mid 40s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, low in the low 30s.

THURSDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the low 50s.

FRIDAY – Partly sunny, high in the upper 40s, chance of light rain at night.

SATURDAY – Mostly cloudy, high in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – Mostly cloudy, high in the mid 40s, chance of rain at night.

MONDAY – Rain likely, high in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY – Cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the mid 50s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – North-northwest wind to 12 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Thursday through the day on Sunday with advisories possible Sunday night through Tuesday.

Have a nice day!

Skies are cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures are mild ranging from the upper 30s here in the Clifton area to the low 30s further inland, winds are mainly calm.

A low pressure system will be moving into the area today with rain developing by late this morning, only the higher elevations well inland may see some freezing rain before changing to rain in those areas by this afternoon.

Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy and mild with a few showers especially in the morning.   Total rainfall amounts will be around 1/2 inch.

Thursday and during the day on Friday will be dry and mild with only a low chance of some rain Friday night.

The upcoming weekend looks to be dry with continued mild temperatures.

A more significant rainstorm is possible early next week.

These mild temperatures that are occurring during what is normally the coldest part of winter will help substantially with our heating bills.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Rain developing this morning, high in the low 40s.

TONIGHT – Rain with nearly steady temperatures, low around 40.

WEDNESDAY – Rain likely in the morning with a chance of showers in the afternoon, high in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY – Partly sunny, high in the low 50s.

FRIDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s, chance of rain at night.

SATURDAY – Partly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

SUNDAY – Partly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

MONDAY – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the upper 40s.

MARINE FORECAST:   TODAY – West-southwest wind to 7 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Wednesday through the day on Sunday with possible advisories Sunday night.

Have a nice day!