Good morning!

Skies are cloudy on this last morning of 2019 and temperatures are above normal ranging from the mid 30s in Clifton down to 30 further inland, there is a light northerly wind.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 31ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 38 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 58 – 1992 RECORD LOW: 6 – 2017

YESTERDAY’S HIGH; 39 LOW: 35 PRECIPITATION: 1.15″ (storm total: 1.43″)

The low pressure that was responsible for the rain and windy conditions with even a rumble of thunder is south of Long Island this morning and will be moving further offshore. After early overcast skies we should become mostly sunny, breezy and mild. Cloudy again tonight as a weak trough moves through the area which may produce snow flurries to our north and west. Temperatures at midnight will be in the mid 30s.

New Year’s Day with be mostly sunny, breezy and a little cooler as high pressure builds into the area.

Thursday looks to be milder as high pressure moves offshore and a southwest flow develops.

Quite mild with rain likely Friday into Saturday.

Clearing and cooler but still with slightly above normal temperatures Sunday into Monday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 31 – Becoming mostly sunny and breezy, high in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy in the evening then clearing, low around 30.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – JAN 1 – Mostly sunny and breezy, high in the low 40s.

THURSDAY – JAN 2 – Sunny, high near 50.

FRIDAY – JAN 3 – Rain likely, high near 50.

SATURDAY – JAN 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the mid 50s.

SUNDAY – JAN 5 – Partly sunny, high in the low 40s.

MONDAY – JAN 6 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday evening for northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 5-8 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Wednesday night through the Saturday morning; advisories possible Saturday afternoon and night.

Have a very nice and safe New Year’s Eve!

Good morning!

Rain is falling over much of the area early on this Monday morning and temperatures range from the upper 30s in Clifton down to 31 at High Point, winds are brisk out of the northeast.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 30TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 38 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 61 – 1984 RECORD LOW: 2 -1987

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 42 LOW 34 PRECIPITATION: .28″

Low pressure over the Great Lakes will move through our region today giving us periods of rain that will taper off to drizzle by tonight. A warm front will stay to our south, high temperatures here will be in the 40s but the temperatures will rise to the 60s across southern New Jersey. Additional rain amounts of around 1/2 inch is expected.

Drizzle will end late tonight followed by partial clearing on Tuesday as the storm moves away from the area, temperatures behind the system will still be on the mild side. Temperatures at midnight as the ball drops will be in the mid 30s and there will be a brisk westerly wind.

New Year’s Day will be seasonably mild and dry but still be a bit breezy.

Another low pressure system will likely give us more rain late Thursday night continuing on Friday, some areas well north and west of our area may have a wintery mix at the start of the precipitation before changing to all rain.

Rain will end by Saturday morning and the rest of the weekend looks dry. Temperatures will be mild on Saturday and somewhat cooler on Sunday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 30 – Cloudy with rain, high in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with drizzle likely, low in the mid 30s.

TUESDAY – DEC 31 – Partly sunny, high near 50.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – JAN 1 – Sunny, high in the low 40s.

THURSDAY – JAN 2 – Sunny, high in the upper 40s, chance of rain at night.

FRIDAY – JAN 3– Mostly cloudy with rain likely, high in the upper 40s.

SATURDAY – JAN 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, high in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – JAN 5 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: A gale warning is in effect until 7 p.m. this evening for easterly winds gusting to 35 knots, seas 5-8 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft advisories likely Tuesday and Wednesday; no advisories expected Thursday and Friday.

Despite the rain try to have a nice day today!

Good morning!

Skies across the area are partly cloudy and temperatures range from the mid 30s in Clifton down to the low 20s further inland, winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 29TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 38 AVERAGE LOW: 22

RECORD HIGH: 66 – 1984 RECORD LOW: 7 – 1987

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 50 LOW: 39 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A low pressure system will be moving into our area today and rain should develop by late this afternoon and continue through Monday before tapering off to drizzle or light rain Monday night and then end Tuesday morning. Some of the higher elevations of Sussex County may have a period of freezing rain tonight and a winter weather advisory has been issued for that area. Rainfall amounts in our area will be around 1 1/2 inches.

Clearing later on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day will be dry with seasonably mild temperatures.

Dry and mild during the day on Thursday but another low pressure system will give us a chance of rain Thursday night through Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 29 – Becoming cloudy with light rain mainly after 3 p.m., high in the mid 40s.

TONIGHT – Rain, low in the upper 30s.

MONDAY – DEC 30 – Cloudy with rain, high in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – DEC 31 – Chance of light rain or drizzle in the morning followed by partial clearing in the afternoon, high near 50.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – JAN 1 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY – JAN 2 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s, chance of rain at night.

FRIDAY – JAN 3 – Cloudy with a chance of rain, high near 50.

SATURDAY – JAN 4 – Partly sunny, high near 50.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – East winds to 6 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – A gale watch has been posted effective between 6 a.m and midnight on Monday; advisories expected Tuesday and Wednesday; no advisories expected for Thursday.

Have a nice day!

Good morning!

The skies over our area are mostly clear early on this Saturday morning and temperatures are mild once again with readings ranging from the low 40s in Clifton down to the upper 20s further inland, winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 28TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 39 AVERAGE LOW: 22

RECORD HIGH: 64 – 2008 RECORD LOW: 8 – 2017

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 52 LOW: 41 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure building into our area will give us a mostly sunny and mild day, highs will reach the 50s and with light winds it will feel quite comfortable for late December.

A frontal system will cause rain to develop late Sunday afternoon and continue through Monday night and ending before daybreak on Tuesday. Rainfall amounts of near 2 inches are likely.

Dry with seasonably mild temperatures the rest of Tuesday through Thursday.

Another frontal system may give us more rain Friday into Saturday morning.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 50s.

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

SUNDAY – DEC 29 – Increasing cloudiness with rain developing mainly after 3 p.m., high in the mid 40s.

MONDAY – DEC 30 – Rain, high in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY – DEC 31 – Clearing and mild, high near 50.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – JAN 1 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY – JAN 2 – Sunny, high in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – JAN 3 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the upper 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Northwest wind to 8 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – Advisories expected Sunday through Monday night; no advisories expected for Tuesday.

Have a nice weekend and enjoy the mild and dry weather today!

Good morning!

Skies across the area are cloudy early on this Friday morning and temperatures are mild with readings ranging from the low 40s in Clifton down to the mid 30s further inland, these temperatures are nearly 20 degrees warmer than normal for this time of day in late December.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 27TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 39 AVERAGE LOW: 22

RECORD HIGH: 61 – 1973 RECORD LOW: 0 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 41 LOW: 32 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today we will have cloudy skies but temperatures will be mild with readings in the 50s, a weak cold front will cross the area tonight but should come through dry with the only precipitation well north and west of our area.

Saturday will be quite a nice day for late December with mostly sunny skies and continued mild temperatures as high pressure builds into our area.

A low pressure system will give us rain from late Sunday afternoon through Monday night, the rain may be heavy at times especially Sunday night into Monday morning, rainfall amounts of 1 1/2 to 2 inches are likely, temperatures will continue to be mild.

Dry weather then is expected Tuesday through Thursday with slightly above normal temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 27 – Cloudy, high in the low 50s.

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

SATURDAY – DEC 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – DEC 29 – Increasing clouds with rain developing in the afternoon, high in the upper 40s.

MONDAY – DEC 30 – Rain, high near 50.

TUESDAY – DEC 31 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – JAN 1 – Sunny, high in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY – JAN 2 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – South-southwest wind to 8 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Saturday through Sunday morning; advisories probable for Sunday afternoon through Monday night; no advisories expected for Tuesday.

Have a nice day!