Frigid weather through next weekend! Possible snow storm on Thursday!


SUNDAY  DECEMBER 31, 2017  6:03 A.M.

We have mostly clear skies early on this last morning of 2017 and temperatures once again are very cold with readings ranging from the low teens in the Clifton area down to the single digits further inland, there is a light northwest wind.

Arctic high pressure extending from the northern Great Plains into our area will give us bitterly cold weather today through Tuesday morning, daytime highs today and on New Year’s Day will be in the teens with overnight lows Monday and Tuesday will drop down to the single digits.

A brief moderation of the air mass during the day Tuesday extending into Wednesday but highs should stay below freezing.

A storm is expected to develop somewhere off our coast Wednesday night into Thursday, at this time models are indicating that the storm will stay well offshore , we should have a better handle on what will occur by tomorrow afternoon as the models will have better sampling of the data.

Following the storm  even colder weather is anticipated Friday into next weekend.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 31 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper teens.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, low around 5.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – JAN 1 – Sunny, high in the upper teens.

TUESDAY – JAN 2 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 20s.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 3 – Mostly sunny, high near 30, chance of snow at night.

THURSDAY – JAN 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow, high in the mid 20s.

FRIDAY – JAN 5 – Mostly sunny and frigid, high only in the mid teens.

SATURDAY – JAN 6 – Mostly sunny and continued frigid, high in the mid teens.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Monday evening for northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet.  Freezing spray likely.

OUTLOOK – Small craft advisories possible on Tuesday morning; no advisories expected Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday;  possible gales on Thursday with the coastal storm.

 

Have a nice day and if you are going out bundle up!

Light snow today with accumulations of a dusting to two inches! Bitterly cold again Sunday through Tuesday!


SATURDAY  DECEMBER 30, 2017  5:57 A.M.

Skies have become cloudy early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from the middle teens in the Clifton area down to the single digits inland; winds are light.

A weak disturbance will give us some light snow beginning around 10 a.m and tapering off to snow showers this afternoon, accumulations of  dusting to two inches are expected.

Following the storm a strong northwest wind of cold Arctic air will again be with us, daytime highs tomorrow will only be in the teens and probably drop to the single digits by the time the ball drops at Times Square.   Very cold New Year’s day and Tuesday with a slight moderation on Wednesday and we should stay dry.

Still watching for a coastal low to affect our area on Thursday, most of the models still have the storm well enough offshore to give us any significant snow but that may change as we get closer to the event.

Frigid weather again Friday into next weekend.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 30 – Cloudy with light snow developing around 10 a.m., high in the mid 20s.

TONIGHT – Snow showers ending around 7 p.m.  low around 10, total accumulations a dusting to 2 inches.

SUNDAY – DEC 31 – Sunny, high around 20.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – JAN 1 – Sunny, high near 20.

TUESDAY – JAN 2 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 20s.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 3 – Mostly sunny, high near 30.

THURSDAY – JAN 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow, high in the upper 20s.

FRIDAY – JAN 5 – Mostly sunny and very cold high only in the upper teens.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – West winds to 14 knots and increasing, seas 1 -2 feet.  A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 4 p.m. this afternoon through 6 a.m. on New Year’s Day.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Tuesday and Wednesday.

 

Have a nice day!

Deep freeze to continue through at least the end of next week! Light snow likely on Saturday!


FRIDAY  DECEMBER 29, 2017  5:44 A.M.

Skies have become mostly cloudy early on this Friday morning and once again it is bitterly cold with temperatures ranging from around 10 in the Clifton area to the low single digits well inland, High Point is the coldest in the state right now with a reading of 1 above zero. Winds are northwest averaging 5-10 mph.

Today will start off cloudy then become mostly sunny,  temperatures will be a few degrees higher than on Thursday but still be well below normal, we should stay dry but a flurry or two can’t be ruled out especially inland.

Light snow is likely on Saturday mostly falling during the daylight hours, temperatures may be a couple of degrees higher than today, accumulations of around an inch is expected.

Frigid again Sunday night into Tuesday morning but we should remain dry.

Well below normal temperatures to continue through next week, there is still a potential of a snowstorm on Thursday however the latest models have the storm well out to sea but this system still needs to be watched as the computer models have been inconsistent in this longer range lately.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 29 – Cloudy this morning then becoming mostly sunny, high in the low 20s.

TONIGHT – Increasing cloudiness, low around 12.

SATURDAY – DEC 30 – Cloudy with light snow likely, high in the mid 20s, accumulations around an inch.

SUNDAY – DEC 31 – Mostly sunny, high near 20.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – JAN 1 – Sunny, high only in the upper teens.

TUESDAY – JAN 2 – Sunny, high in the mid 20s.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 3 – Mostly sunny, high near 30, chance of snow at night.

THURSDAY – JAN 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow, high in the mid 20s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – West-northwest wind to 16 knots, seas 1-2 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories likely Saturday morning; advisories expected Saturday afternoon through Tuesday with gales possible Saturday night into Sunday.

 

Have a nice day and stay warm!

Bitter cold to continue into next week! Light snow or flurries possible on Saturday!


THURSDAY  DECEMBER 28, 2017  5:46 A.M.

Very cold air continues over the area early this morning and temperatures range from around 12 in the Clifton area falling to the single digits inland,  the lowest reading right now is 2 degrees at the High Point monument.  Skies are mostly clear and there is a west-northwest wind averaging 5-10 MPH.

If you thought yesterday was cold today will be even colder with high temperatures struggling to reach the 20 degree mark and with gusty winds it will drop wind chill values down to zero even though there will be plenty of sunshine.

Frigid Arctic air will be with us into next week, some flurries are possible on Friday and some light snow during the day on Saturday, accumulations on Saturday will be less than an inch.

The latest European model is indicating a stronger coastal storm around Jan 3-4th, while the GFS  model continues the dry pattern.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 28 – Sunny, high near 20.

TONIGHT – Increasing clouds, low around 8.

FRIDAY – DEC 29 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of flurries, high in the mid 20s.

SATURDAY – DEC 30 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of light snow, high in the mid 20s.

SUNDAY – DEC 31 – Mostly sunny, high near 20.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – JAN 1 –  Sunny, high near 20.

TUESDAY – JAN 2 – Sunny, high in the mid 20s.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 3 – Mostly sunny, high near 30.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  A small craft advisory is in effect until midnight tonight for northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Friday through the day on Saturday; small craft conditions expected Saturday night through Monday with possible gale gusts on Saturday night.

 

Have a good day and if going outside make sure you dress warmly with lots of layers!

Bitterly cold weather to continue into next week! Possible snow late Friday night into Saturday!


WEDNESDAY  DECEMBER 27, 2017  5:52  A.M.

We have mostly cloudy skies early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures are quite cold ranging from the middle teens in the Clifton area down to the single digits inland.  Walpack in Sussex County is down to zero, winds are light.

Today will start off mostly cloudy but become mostly sunny by later this morning, the sunshine will not help temperatures rise much as highs will be in the mid 20s.

A prolonged period of bitterly cold weather will continue Thursday through at least the middle of next week, most high temperatures will be in the 20s while overnight lows will be mostly in the single digits.   The computer models are still wide apart for any storm over the weekend, the European model shows some  snow falling from late Friday night into Saturday while the American model is indicating no snow for the area.  It will be extremely cold for people watching the ball drop at Times Square as the temperature at midnight will be around a frigid 12 degrees.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 27 – Mostly cloudy early then becoming mostly sunny, high in the mid 20s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, low around 10.

THURSDAY – DEC 28 – Sunny, high around 20.

FRIDAY – DEC 29 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 20s, chance of snow after midnight.

SATURDAY – DEC 30 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow, high in the mid 20s.

SUNDAY – DEC 31 – Sunny, high in the low 20s.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – JAN 1 – Mostly sunny, high near 20.

TUESDAY – JAN 2 – Sunny, high in the low 20s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  A small craft advisory is in effect from 4 p.m. this afternoon until 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon for northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Thursday night through the day on Saturday!  Small craft advisories expected Saturday night into Sunday.

 

Have a nice day and keep warm!

Frigid weather for the next several days! Possible snow over the weekend!


TUESDAY  DECEMBER 26, 2017  5:44 A.M.

Good morning, I hope everyone had a good Christmas weekend!

We start off today with partly cloudy skies, temperatures are cold ranging from the low 20s in the Clifton area down to the middle teens further inland, winds are gusty at times out of the west.

Today we should have partly to mostly sunny skies, temperatures will struggle to reach the freezing mark, winds will be gusty this morning but diminish this afternoon.

An Arctic cold front will cross the area tonight, no precipitation is expected with the front.

Arctic air with much below freezing temperatures tomorrow through the New Year’s holiday weekend.  Low confidence in the forecast Friday through New Year’s Day as far as snow possibilities are concerned,  since the computer models are not agreeing on the position or strength of any potential low pressures that may develop.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 26 – Partly sunny, high near 30.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low in the mid teens.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 27 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 20s.

THURSDAY – DEC 28 – Sunny, high in the low 20s.

FRIDAY – DEC 29 – Partly sunny with a chance of snow, high in the mid 20s.

SATURDAY – DEC 30 – Partly sunny with a chance of snow, high in the mid 20s.

SUNDAY – DEC 31 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 20s.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – JAN 1 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 20s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  A small craft advisory is in effect until 4 a.m. Wednesday morning for westerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK – Possible small craft advisories Wednesday afternoon through day on Thursday;  no advisories expected Thursday night through Saturday.

 

Have a nice day!

Snow and rain ending this morning then becoming very windy! Bitterly cold Tuesday through the weekend!


MONDAY  DECEMBER 25, 2017  6:01 A.M.

Good morning and Merry Christmas!

Snow is falling early on this Christmas morning and temperatures range from the low 30s in the Clifton area down to the upper 20s further inland, winds now are light.

Low pressure off the coast will rapidly intensify as the storm moves off the New England coast.  Snow associated with this system will end shortly after sunrise and we will have clearing by late this morning.  Winds will become strong later this morning and may gust to near 50 mph, winds will slowly diminish by late in the afternoon.  Accumulations of snow will be around 1 to 2 inches.

Bitterly cold Tuesday through the weekend!   Still watching for the possibility of snow Friday into the weekend.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 25 – Snow ending then becoming mostly sunny and very windy, high near 40.  Wind gusts to 45 mph possible, a wind advisory is in effect.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low around 20.

TUESDAY – DEC 26 – Partly sunny, high in the low 30s.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 27 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 20s.

THURSDAY – DEC 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 20s.

FRIDAY – DEC 29 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow, high in the mid 20s.

SATURDAY – DEC 30 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow, high in the mid 20s.

SUNDAY – DEC 31 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow, high in the mid 20s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:   A gale warning is in effect until 4 a.m. Tuesday morning, winds westerly to 45 knots, seas 4-7 feet.

OUTLOOK – Advisories possible during the day on Tuesday; no advisories Tuesday night into the day on Wednesday; possible advisories Wednesday night, no advisories expected Thursday and Friday.

 

Have a very Merry and safe Christmas!

Mostly cloudy and seasonably cool today! Some snow and sleet late tonight into early Christmas morning! Very windy Christmas Day!


SUNDAY  DECEMBER 24, 2017  5:50 A.M.

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Christmas Eve morning and temperatures range from the upper 30s in the Clifton area down to the low 30s further inland, winds are from the northwest from 5-10 mph.

Today we will start out partly sunny but we should see an increase in clouds this afternoon, temperatures will be seasonably cool today with highs in the low 40s.

A small but rather potent low pressure will affect our area from late tonight into early Christmas morning with snow that will mix with sleet and some rain, accumulations around an inch is expected in the Clifton area however inland where there will be mostly snow accumulations will be around 2-5 inches.

The storm will pull away with clearing on Christmas Day but it will become very windy, wind gusts of 45 -50 mph are possible.

Bitterly cold weather is expected Tuesday through next weekend, high temperatures will average in the 20s while lows will be mostly in the low teens.

Still watching for a  potential coastal storm late Friday into Saturday that would give us snow.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 24 – Partly sunny this morning then increasing cloudiness this afternoon, high in the low 40s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with a chance of snow or rain before 11 p.m. then rain, snow and sleet ending around 6 a.m.  low in the low 30s,  accumulations of around an inch in Clifton, 2-5 inches inland.

CHRISTMAS DAY – DEC 25 – Becoming mostly sunny and very windy, high near 40, wind gusts to 45 mph possible.

TUESDAY – DEC 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 30s.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 27 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 20s.

THURSDAY – DEC 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 20s.

FRIDAY – DEC 29 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow, high in the mid 20s.

SATURDAY – DEC 30 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow, high in the upper 20s.

 

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Northeast wind to 15 knots, seas 3 feet.

OUTLOOK – A gale warning is posted effective from 7 a.m. Monday morning until 10 p.m. Monday night.  Small craft conditions lingering into Tuesday morning; no advisories expected Tuesday afternoon through Thursday.

 

Have a nice and safe Christmas Eve!

Mild with rain today! Dry most of Sunday! Some snow late Christmas Eve into early Christmas Day!


SATURDAY  DECEMBER 23, 2017  5:58 A.M.

Our area has cloudy skies and there is light rain falling in most spots, temperatures are cool ranging from the upper 30s in Clifton down to the lower 30s further inland, winds are light.

A warm front just to our south associated with low pressure over Tennessee will give us rain most of today ending this evening, once the warm front moves through the area temperatures should rise into the 50s.   A cold front will pass our area late at night.

Sunday will be dry during the day with seasonable temperatures however a disturbance moving off the coast will give us some snow late Sunday night into early Christmas Day, snow accumulations look to be 1-3 inches, less along the coast where the snow may mix with sleet and rain. The precipitation should end before daybreak on Christmas with clearing and it will be breezy and seasonably cold

Colder weather most of next week it should be dry until Friday or the weekend when a developing storm may give us snow.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 23 – Cloudy with periods of rain, high in the low 50s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening then becoming partly cloudy, low in the low 30s.

SUNDAY – DEC 24 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.  Snow likely at night.

CHRISTMAS DAY  – DEC 25 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny and breezy, high in the upper 30s.

TUESDAY – DEC 26 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 30s.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 27 – Mostly sunny and quite cold, high in the upper 20s.

THURSDAY – DEC 28 – Partly sunny and quite cold, high in the upper 20s.

FRIDAY – DEC 29 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow, quite cold, high in the mid 20s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  A small craft advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. this morning valid until 6 a.m. Sunday morning for southwest wind gusting to 30 knots, seas building to 6-9 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected during the day on Sunday, possible small craft conditions late Sunday night; gales possible during the day on Christmas; small craft conditions Christmas night into Tuesday morning; no advisories expected Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday.

 

Despite the rain try to have  a nice day!

Milder with light rain developing by this afternoon! Periods of rain and mild on Saturday! Light snow likely late Christmas Eve into Christmas morning!


FRIDAY  DECEMBER 22, 2017  5:55 A.M.

Skies have become cloudy early on this Friday morning and temperatures range from the low 30s here in Clifton down to the low 20s further inland, winds are light.

A warm front will slowly approach our area today with some light rain developing by this afternoon with periods of rain continuing tonight into Saturday, some of the precipitation well inland especially over Connecticut will be in the form of some freezing rain tonight.  Temperatures will rise to the low 50s by Saturday evening.

A cold front will cross the area Saturday night and it will be cooler and dry during the day on Sunday.

A low pressure area is expected to form off our coast and then move northeast, light snow from this system is likely from late Christmas Eve night into early Christmas morning, possible accumulation of 1-2 inches.   Sunshine will return in the afternoon on Christmas Day but it will be windy and colder.

Mainly fair with quite cold temperatures much of next week with a possible storm by next weekend, if this storm develops it will be cold enough for snow.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 22 – Cloudy with a chance of light rain this afternoon, high in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with rain likely, low in the upper 30s.

SATURDAY – DEC 23 – Periods of rain, high in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – DEC 24 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 40s, light snow likely at night.

CHRISTMAS DAY – DEC 25 – Mostly cloudy in the morning with a chance of light snow becoming mostly sunny and windy in the afternoon,  high in the upper 30s.

TUESDAY – DEC 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 30s.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 27 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 30s.

THURSDAY – DEC 28 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 20s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – Southerly winds to 12 knots seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – A small craft advisory is posted effective from 10 a.m. Saturday morning until 6 a.m Sunday morning; no advisories expected during the day on Sunday;  small craft advisories likely Sunday night;  gales likely on Christmas; no advisories expected on Tuesday.

 

Have an enjoyable Friday!