WEDNESDAY  FEBRUARY 28, 2018  5:51 A.M.

Good morning everyone!   Skies are partly cloudy early this morning; again there is a wide range of temperatures with readings near 40 in the Clifton area, with the low 20s recorded further inland, winds are mainly calm.

Today will be another nice and mild day as high pressure moves offshore and a southwest flow develops, temperatures may be  a couple of degrees higher than yesterday, but the winds will be a little stronger.

Low pressure is expected to develop and move to just south of Long Island by Friday, rain from the system will develop late tomorrow afternoon and continue through Friday.   On Friday the rain may mix with snow. No accumulation is expected here, but inland across the higher elevation may mix up a couple inches of snow.  Winds will pick up and be gusty out of the north.

Saturday looks to be windy with a chance of rain or snow showers.

Fair weather with seasonably cool temperatures are expected Sunday through early next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 28 – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

TONIGHT – Increasing cloudiness, low in the low 40s.

THURSDAY – MAR 1 – Mostly cloudy with rain likely after 5 p.m. high in the mid 50s.

FRIDAY – MAR 2 – Rain mixed with snow, windy, high in the mid 40s.

SATURDAY – MAR 3 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers, windy with highs in the upper 40s.

SUNDAY – MAR 4 – Sunny, high in the mid 40s.

MONDAY – MAR 5 – Sunny, high in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – South-southwest winds to 13 knots, seas 1-2 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected during the day on Thursday; small craft conditions developing Thursday night with gales possible!  Gales expected Friday and Saturday morning; small craft conditions expected to continue Saturday afternoon through Sunday.

Enjoy today’s pleasant weather!

TUESDAY  FEBRUARY 27, 2018   5:45 A.M.

Good morning!   Skies are clear early this morning and with light winds there is a wide range of temperatures with the mid 30s here in Clifton down to the low 20s further inland, Walpack is now at a chilly 19 degrees.

Today we will have plenty of sunshine and it will be a pleasant day with light winds, high temperatures will be a couple of degrees higher than on Monday.

Still mild and dry on Wednesday but we should see an increase in cloudiness by the afternoon.

A coastal storm is expected to give our area rain and wind from Thursday afternoon into Friday, the models have backed off on wind and precipitation amounts but we should still see about 1-2 inches of rain along with rather strong winds.  There is a chance of some snow mixing in across the higher elevations across northwest New Jersey and the Poconos Friday morning.

This upcoming weekend looks to be seasonably cool but breezy.

There are indications that there may be a storm towards the middle of next week and this time it may be cold enough for snow, so don’t put away those snow shovels away yet.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 27 – Sunny, high in the upper 50s.

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

WEDNESDAY – FEB 28 – Mostly sunny in the morning with increasing clouds in the afternoon, high in the upper 50s.

THURSDAY – MAR 1 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain by the afternoon, high in the low 50s.

FRIDAY – MAR 2 – Rain and windy, high in the low 40s.

SATURDAY – MAR 3 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

SUNDAY – MAR 4 – Sunny, high in the upper 40s.

MARINE FORECAST – TODAY – South-southwest winds to 10 knots, seas 1-2 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected on Wednesday and during the day on Thursday; small craft conditions with gale gusts likely Thursday night through Saturday.

Have a nice day!

MONDAY  FEBRUARY 26, 2018   5:39  A.M.

Good morning!   Skies are mostly cloudy early this morning and we have mild temperatures ranging from the low 40s in Clifton down to the mid 30s further inland, winds are mainly calm.  There is some patchy fog in some areas.

After early morning high clouds it will become mostly sunny as high pressure builds into the area, temperatures will be mild with highs well up into the 50s.

Fair weather with mild temperatures will continue Tuesday and Wednesday as the high pressure moves into our area.

Low pressure is then expected to develop and move toward our area on Thursday, there will be a chance of rain in the afternoon with rain likely at night.

Friday we will have heavy rain with strong winds, rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are possible.

Next weekend looks to be dry with seasonably cool temperatures, it will still be windy on Saturday but less wind on Sunday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 26 – Mostly cloudy this morning then becoming mostly sunny this afternoon, high in the mid 50s.

TONIGHT – Clear and cool, low in the low 30s.

TUESDAY – FEB 27 – Sunny, high in the upper 50s.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 28 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

THURSDAY – MAR 1 – Mostly cloudy with rain likely by the afternoon, high in the low 50s.

FRIDAY – MAR 2 – Rain likely with strong winds, high in the mid 40s.

SATURDAY – MAR 3 – Mostly cloudy and breezy, high in the upper 40s.

SUNDAY – MAR 4 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

MARINE FORECAST:   TODAY – West-northwest winds to 7 knots, seas 2-3 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft conditions developing by Thursday evening with gales possible from Thursday night through Friday.

Enjoy the spring like weather!

SUNDAY  FEBRUARY 25, 2018   5:47 A.M.

Good morning!     Rain is falling over the area early this morning,  with heavy rain reported in some spots;  temperatures range from around 40 in Clifton to the mid 30s further inland &  there is a brisk easterly wind.

A low pressure system will give us rain which will fall heavy at times this morning;  the rain should taper off and end by early this afternoon, temperatures will be in the 40s.  Rainfall amounts averaging 1 inch to 1 1/4 inches.

A very nice stretch of weather to close out the month of February with sunny conditions each day and temperatures well up into the 50s Monday through Wednesday.

A rather strong storm is expected to give us another soaking rain Thursday into early Saturday. Inland, some areas may be cold enough for some snow to mix in at times, especially Friday night into Saturday morning.  Temperatures will be cooler with highs mostly in the 40s.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 25 – Rain heavy at times this morning with rain ending by early this afternoon, high in the upper 40s.   Rainfall amounts averaging between 1 to 1 1/4 inches likely.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with some fog, low in the mid 30s.

MONDAY – FEB 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY – FEB 27 – Sunny, high in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

THURSDAY – MAR 1 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the low 50s, rain likely at night.

FRIDAY – MAR 2 – Cloudy with rain likely, high in the upper 40s,  rain may mix with snow at night.

SATURDAY – MAR 3 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow in the morning, high in the mid 40s.

MARINE FORECAST:   A small craft advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. Monday morning!  Today –  Winds becoming westerly to 25 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Monday through Wednesday;  small craft advisories with gales possible on Thursday.

Have a nice day!

SATURDAY  FEBRUARY 24, 2018  5:43 A.M.

Good morning everyone!    Skies are mostly cloudy early this morning and temperatures are milder than yesterday ranging from the low 40s here in Clifton to the upper 30s further inland, winds are light.

A frontal system is expected to give us some light rain this afternoon into tonight, temperatures will be milder with highs reaching the 50s.

A stronger front and low pressure system is expected to give us heavier rain from after midnight tonight into Sunday afternoon, temperatures will continue to be mild.  Rainfall amounts will average between 1 to 1.5 inches.

Very nice spring like weather Monday through Wednesday, skies will be mostly sunny each day and daytime highs will be in the 50s.

Another low pressure area will give us a good chance of rain once again Thursday into Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 24 – Becoming cloudy with rain likely by this afternoon, high in the mid 50s.

TONIGHT – Rain becoming heavy at times after midnight, low around 40.

SUNDAY – FEB 25 – Cloudy with rain ending in the afternoon, high in the upper 40s.

MONDAY – FEB 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY – FEB 27 – Sunny, high in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

THURSDAY – MAR 1 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high near 50.

FRIDAY – MAR 2 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the upper 40s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – Westerly winds to 7 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK – A small craft advisory has been posted effective from 4 a.m. Sunday morning until 7 a.m. Monday morning;  no advisories expected Monday through Wednesday.

Despite the dreary weather try to have a nice weekend!