Good morning!

Skies are cloudy early on this Monday morning and temperatures range from near 50 in Clifton down to the upper 30s further inland, winds are light northerly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 20TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 62 AVERAGE LOW: 44

RECORD HIGH: 88 – 2005 RECORD LOW: 30 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 63 LOW: 35 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A weak cold front came through overnight associated with some clouds but with no rain. High pressure will build into our area today with skies becoming mostly sunny, temperatures will be a little lower than yesterday.

A stronger cold front is expected to come through the area on Tuesday with showers and possibly some thunderstorms in the early afternoon, some of these storms may be accompanied by gusty winds and small hail.

Much cooler but dry on Wednesday, early morning lows will fall well down into the 30s with daytime highs only in the low 50s.

Most of Thursday will be dry but a low pressure system will give us rain from late Thursday night through the day on Friday. Rainfall amounts will be between 1-2 inches.

Most of Saturday will be dry but still another low pressure system will give us another good chance of rain Saturday night into Sunday, temperatures during the weekend will be below normal.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 20 – Becoming mostly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

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

TUESDAY – APR 21 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely and possibly some thunderstorms, some storms may be accompanied by strong gusty winds and small hail, high in the low 60s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 22 – Sunny, breezy and cool, high in the low 50s.

THURSDAY – APR 23 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 50s, rain likely after 7 p.m.

FRIDAY – APR 24 – Cloudy with rain likely, high in the upper 50s.

SATURDAY – APR 25 – Mostly sunny, high near 60. chance of rain at night.

SUNDAY – APR 26 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the upper 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday evening; Today – northerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 4-6 feet.

OUTLOOK – A gale watch has been posted for Tuesday evening; advisories expected during the day on Wednesday; no advisories expected Wednesday night through the day on Thursday; advisories likely Thursday night through Friday.

Have a nice day and hopefully staying safe and healthy!

Good morning!

Skies are mainly clear early on this Sunday morning and it is cool with temperatures ranging from the mid 30s in Clifton down to the mid 20s further inland, winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 19TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 62 AVERAGE LOW: 43

RECORD HIGH: 92 – 1976 RECORD LOW: 27 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 47 LOW: 35 PRECIPITATION: .43″

A southwest flow of milder air will move into the area today and the highs today will be nearly 15 degrees higher than yesterday. Skies will start off sunny but we should see an increase in clouds late in the day. Winds will become breezy with gusts to 25 mph likely.

A cold front will swing through the area on Monday as low pressure moves well to our south, we should have mostly cloudy skies but the rain should also stay to our south.

A stronger front will likely cause showers on Tuesday and possibly a thunderstorm, temperatures will be near normal.

Cooler and dry on Wednesday.

A more significant low pressure area will likely give us rain heavy at times late Thursday night through the day on Friday with some rain lingering into Saturday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 19 – Increasing cloudiness and breezy, high in the low 60s.

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

MONDAY – APR 20 – Mostly cloudy, high in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY – APR 21 – Partly sunny with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, high in the low 60s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 22 – Sunny, high in the mid 50s.

THURSDAY – APR 23 – Partly sunny, high in the low 60s, rain likely after midnight.

FRIDAY – APR 24 – Mostly cloudy with rain likely, high near 60.

SATURDAY – APR 25 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high near 60.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is posted effective between noon today and 9 p.m. tonight for southwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK – Advisories likely Monday through the day on Wednesday with some gale gusts Tuesday night: no advisories expected Wednesday night through Thursday.

Have a nice day and continue to be safe and healthy!

Good morning!

Skies are cloudy early on this Saturday morning and there is some light rain falling in the area, temperatures range from near 40 in Clifton down to the low 30s further inland, winds are light.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 18TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 62 AVERAGE LOW: 43

RECORD HIGH: 94 – 1976 RECORD LOW: 29 – 1990

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 51 LOW: 31 PRECIPITATION: 09

An area of low pressure will be moving through the area and off the coast today, most of the rain from the system will end by noon but there will still be a chance of an isolated shower this afternoon. Clearing by this evening.

Sunday will be a nice spring day with mostly sunny skies and milder temperatures as high pressure builds into our area from the southwest.

Another low pressure will be moving to our south but still close enough to possibly give our area some light rain Monday morning but most areas will stay dry.

A weak cold front will give us a chance of showers Tuesday afternoon

Dry and cool weather is expected for Wednesday as high pressure builds into our area.

A stronger low pressure will likely give heavier rain Thursday afternoon into Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 18 – Cloudy this morning with periods of rain, mostly cloudy this afternoon with a chance of a shower, high in the low 50s.

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

SUNDAY – APR 19 – Sunny and milder, high in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – APR 20 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain in the morning then becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon, high in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY – APR 21 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon showers, high in the low 60s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 22 – Sunny, high in the mid 50s.

THURSDAY – APR 23 – Partly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon, high in the low 60s, rain likely at night.

FRIDAY – APR 24 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely in the morning, chance of showers in the afternoon, high in the mid 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 10 p.m. tonight for northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft advisories expected for much of the period Sunday through Wednesday.

Despite the rainy day today and the continued lockdown please try to have a nice day and stay safe and healthy!

Good morning!

With clear skies and light or calm winds temperatures have fallen to the low 30s in Clifton down to the low 20s further inland, a freeze warning is in effect.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 17TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 61 AVERAGE LOW: 43

RECORD HIGH: 93 – 2002 RECORD LOW: 30 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 49 LOW: 35 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure over our area this morning will move offshore as an area of low pressure approaches from the west. Today will start off sunny but we will have an increase in clouds and become cloudy by this afternoon. Rain from this system will begin by this evening and continue until Saturday morning. Further inland the rain may start as snow across the higher elevations where a dusting of snow is possible. Rainfall amounts in our area will be between 1/4 and 1/2 of an inch.

Saturday will have slow clearing by the afternoon but it will continued to be cool.

Sunday will be a milder day with plenty of sunshine.

A weak disturbance may give us some light rain Monday morning.

Dry weather with seasonable temperatures Tuesday and during the day on Wednesday but another weak disturbance may give us more rain late Wednesday night into Thursday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 17 – Increasing cloudiness, high near 50.

TONIGHT: Rain, low in the low 40s.

SATURDAY – APR 18 – Mostly cloudy with rain likely in the morning, high near 50.

SUNDAY – APR 19 – Sunny and milder, high in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – APR 20 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning then becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon, high in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY – APR 21 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 22 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 50s, chance of rain after midnight.

THURSDAY – APR 23 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – South-southwest winds to 15 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – Advisories possible on Saturday; advisories probable on Sunday; advisories possible Monday and Tuesday.

Have a nice day and hopefully stay safe and healthy!

Good morning!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Thursday morning and temperatures range from the low 40s in Clifton down to the low 30s further inland, winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 16TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 61 AVERAGE LOW: 42

RECORD HIGH: 89 – 2012 RECORD LOW: 28 – 2014

YESTERDAY’S HIGH 54 LOW: 39 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A weak cold front will cause some early morning cloudiness and will be followed by mostly sunny skies today but with cool temperatures, winds will be a little brisk out of the northwest.

Another weak disturbance will cause some rain Friday afternoon into Saturday morning followed by mostly sunny skies by Saturday afternoon with continued cool temperatures. Rainfall amounts will average 1/4 to 1/2″

Sunday will be milder but another low pressure will be moving to our south but close enough to give us a chance of rain in the afternoon and evening.

Mainly dry weather early next week with near seasonable temperatures.

Another weak disturbance may give us some showers on Wednesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 16TH – Becoming mostly sunny, high near 50.

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

FRIDAY – APR 17 – Mostly sunny in the morning then cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon, high near 50. Rain at night.

SATURDAY – APR 18 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning then becoming partly sunny, high in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – APR 19 – Sunny in the morning, mostly cloudy in the afternoon with a chance of light rain, high in the low 60s.

MONDAY – APR 20 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly sunny, high near 60.

TUESDAY – APR 21 – Sunny, high in the low 60s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 22 – Partly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon, high in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 10 p.m. tonight for westerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 2-4 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft advisories expected on Friday; advisories still possible for higher seas on Saturday; no advisories expected Sunday and Monday.

Have a nice day and stay safe and healthy; Also Happy Birthday to my oldest daughter Jessica!

Good morning!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and there is some light rain or sprinkles falling mainly to our south, temperatures range from the low 40s in Clifton down to the low 30s further inland, winds are light northwesterly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 15TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 60 AVERAGE LOW: 42

RECORD HIGH: 80 – 2003 RECORD LOW: 30 – 1996

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 59 LOW: 44 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A weak disturbance is moving to our south and offshore this morning, clouds and some precipitation early this morning will give way to mostly sunny skies by this afternoon as high pressure builds into the area, temperatures will be cooler than normal.

High pressure will then give us a mostly sunny and cool day on Thursday.

A low pressure area will likely give us some rain Friday afternoon into Saturday morning followed by mostly sunny skies Saturday afternoon, temperatures will continue to be below normal.

Another disturbance will give us a chance of light rain on Sunday but temperatures will be a little milder.

Mainly dry weather with near seasonable temperatures early next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 15 – Cloudy with a chance of rain early then becoming mostly sunny by this afternoon, high in the low 50s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy in the evening, becoming mostly cloudy at night, low in the mid 30s.

THURSDAY – APR 16 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 50s.

FRIDAY – APR 17 – Mostly sunny in the morning then mostly cloudy in the afternoon with rain likely, high in the low 50s.

SATURDAY – APR 18 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning then becoming mostly sunny, high in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – APR 19 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers, high near 60.

MONDAY – APR 20 – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

TUESDAY – APR 21 – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – West-northwest wind to 10 knots, seas 1-2 feet.

OUTLOOK – A small craft advisory has been posted effective between midnight tonight until 6 p.m. Thursday evening: no advisories expected for Friday; small craft advisories for high seas possible Saturday and Sunday.

Have a nice day and stay safe and healthy!

Good morning!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures range from the mid 40s in Clifton down to the upper 30s further inland, winds are a little brisk out of the west.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 14TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 60 AVERAGE LOW: 42

RECORD HIGH: 79 – 2018 RECORD LOW: 28 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 65 LOW: 53 PRECIPITATION: 2.47″

The storm that gave our area heavy rain and strong winds yesterday has moved offshore as a weak high pressure builds into our area. Today will start off mostly sunny but we should see an increase in clouds this afternoon, temperatures will be near or slightly below normal.

A weak disturbance will be moving well to our south but close enough to likely give us some light rain and snow showers late tonight into Wednesday morning.

High pressure will give us a partly sunny and cool day on Thursday.

Another weak disturbance may give us some showers Friday afternoon and evening, temperatures will continue to be on the cool side.

At this point the weekend looks mainly dry, Saturday will be cool but will be somewhat milder on Sunday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 14 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with some light rain and snow showers likely after midnight, low in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 15 – Cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers in the morning becoming mostly sunny by the afternoon, high in the low 50s.

THURSDAY – APR 16 – Partly sunny, high in the low 50s.

FRIDAY – APR 17 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers, high in the low 50s.

SATURDAY – APR 18 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – APR 19 – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

MONDAY – APR 20 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. this afternoon for westerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 6-12 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected on Wednesday; possible small craft advisories on Thursday; no advisories expected on Friday; advisories again possible on Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe and healthy!

Good morning!

Rain is falling over the area early on this Monday morning and it is mild with temperatures mainly in the low to mid 50s, winds are from the south.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 13TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 60 AVERAGE LOW: 41

RECORD HIGH: 85 – 1977 RECORD LOW: 24 – 1990

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 63 LOW: 37 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A strong storm will be moving into the Great Lakes with a frontal system and a warm front followed by a cold front in our area. Strong southerly winds will gust to near 60 mph mainly from mid morning to the middle of the afternoon. Heavy rain at times with possible thunderstorms, rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches likely with some higher amounts where there are thunderstorms. The rain should end by sunset with cooler and drier air at night along with slowly diminishing winds.

Tuesday will be a dry day with near seasonable temperatures.

A weak disturbance moving to our south will give us a low chance of light rain on Wednesday.

Generally cool and dry weather the rest of the week into next weekend with only a chance of rain Friday night.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 13 – High wind warning in effect! Showers and a possibly some thunderstorms, rain may be heavy at times, highs in the upper 60s. Rainfall amounts 1 -2 inches with higher amounts possible. Winds gusting to 60 mph.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy early then mostly clear after midnight, slowly diminishing winds, low in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – APR 14 – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – APR 15 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high near 50.

THURSDAY – APR 16 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 50s.

FRIDAY – APR 17 – Partly sunny, high in the low 50s, chance of rain at night.

SATURDAY – APR 18 – Partly sunny with a chance of a morning shower, high in the mid 50s.

SUNDAY – APR 19 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A storm warning is in effect until 7 p.m. this evening for southerly winds gusting to 65 knots, seas 15-20 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft advisories for high seas on Tuesday; no advisories expected Tuesday night; possible small craft advisories expected on Wednesday; no advisories expected Thursday and Friday.

Try to have a nice day and stay safe and healthy!

Good morning!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Easter Sunday and temperatures range from the upper 30s in Clifton down to the low 20s further inland, winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 12TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 59 AVERAGE LOW: 41

RECORD HIGH: 90 – 1977 RECORD LOW: 25 – 1976

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 56 LOW: 35 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure moving off the coast will give our area a southerly flow of milder air today, we should have mostly sunny skies this morning but an increase in clouds are expected this afternoon.

A strong low pressure system will be moving into our area on Monday, rain from this system should begin before dawn and become heavy at times with a chance of thunderstorms. Along with the rain very strong winds are expected with gusts to 60 mph possible, a high wind watch is in effect. The rain will end by evening. Temperatures will rise well up into the 60s during the day become cooler at night. Rainfall amounts will be 1-2 inches with higher amounts possible.

Tuesday will be a seasonably cool day but with sunshine returning.

The rest of the week looks to be cool and some weak disturbances will give our area a low chance of showers on Wednesday and again on Friday night.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 12 – Increasing cloudiness and milder, high in the mid 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with rain developing mainly after 4 a.m., low in the mid 50s.

MONDAY – APR 13 – Cloudy with showers and possibly a thunderstorm, rain may be heavy at times, strong winds with gusts to 60 mph possible. Rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches likely with higher amounts possible.

TUESDAY – APR 14 – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – APR 15 – Partly sunny with a chance of a shower, cool, high only near 50.

THURSDAY – APR 16 – Partly sunny, high in the low 50s.

FRIDAY – APR 17 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 50s, chance of a shower at night.

SATURDAY – APR 18 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory will be in effect valid between 2 p.m. this afternoon until 6 a.m. Monday morning for southerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 5 -8 feet.

OUTLOOK – A storm watch is in effect for Monday; small craft advisories expected for high seas on Tuesday; no advisories expected for Wednesday; possible advisories for Thursday.

Happy Easter and stay safe and healthy!

Good morning!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from the upper 30s in Clifton down to around 30 further inland, winds are a little brisk out of the west.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 11TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 59 AVERAGE LOW: 41

RECORD HIGH: 84 – 2017 RECORD LOW: 28 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 48 LOW: 35 PRECIPITATION: .04″ SNOWFALL: TRACE

The storm that gave our area strong winds and even some snow flurries yesterday will be moving further off the Maine coast as high pressure builds from the Tennessee Valley. Winds will still be on the breezy side today but much less wind than the last couple of days. Also with more sunshine it will be not as cool as yesterday but still a few degrees below normal. With the gusty winds and drier air there is a risk of brush fires in our area and a red flag warning will be in effect.

Easter Sunday will be milder with less wind as the high pressure moves off the coast and a southerly flow develops, skies will be partly sunny.

A soaking rain will fall on Monday with mild temperatures and strong gusty winds along with a chance of some thunderstorms, rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are likely.

Mainly cooler than normal temperatures the rest of next week with a low chance of a shower on Wednesday as a weak front moves through our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 11 – Sunny and breezy, high in the upper 50s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, low around 40.

EASTER SUNDAY – APR 12 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – APR 13 – Cloudy with rain heavy at times with a possible thunderstorm, windy and mild, high near 70.

TUESDAY – APR 14 – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – APR 15 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the low 50s.

THURSDAY – APR 16 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 50s.

FRIDAY – APR 17 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. this evening for westerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft advisories likely during the day on Sunday; gales likely on Monday with some storm force gusts; small craft advisories expected during the day on Tuesday; no advisories expected Tuesday night through Wednesday.

Try to have a nice weekend and stay safe and healthy!