Good morning!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures range from the low 20s in Clifton down mid teens further inland, winds are from the northeast.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 16TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 44 AVERAGE LOW: 26

RECORD HIGH: 57 – 1982 RECORD LOW: 12 – 2016

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 39 LOW: 26 PRECIPITATION: NONE

The coastal low will develop off the Carolina coast today and move to off the southern New Jersey coast by late tonight. Skies will become cloudy this morning with snow developing around 4 p.m. and become heavy at times tonight. Accumulations now are anticipated to be a little lower than the forecasted yesterday with 12-16 inches expected. Winds will gust to 30 mph causing blowing and drifting snow and possible near blizzard conditions.

The snow will taper off Thursday morning and should end by noontime followed by clearing and cold temperatures.

Mainly dry Friday through early next week, temperatures will be below normal through Saturday and rise to near normal readings Sunday into early next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 16 – A winter storm warning is in effect! Becoming cloudy by noon with snow developing around 4 p.m., breezy with highs in the low 30s.

TONIGHT: Snow heavy at times, breezy, low in the mid 20s.

THURSDAY – DEC 17 – Cloudy with snow ending in the morning then becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon, high in the low 30s. Total snow accumulations 12-16 inches.

FRIDAY – DEC 18 – Sunny, high in the low 30s.

SATURDAY – DEC 19 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 30s.

SUNDAY – DEC 20 – Partly sunny, high near 40.

MONDAY – DEC 21 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.

TUESDAY – DEC 22 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: Gale warnings effective at 1 p.m. for northeast winds gusting to 40 knots, seas 6-10 feet.

OUTLOOK – Storm warning from 6 p.m. this evening until 6 a.m. Thursday morning. Gale warnings expected the rest of Thursday morning; small craft advisories expected Thursday afternoon into the evening; no advisories expected for Friday and Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning!

Skies are mainly clear early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures range from near 30 in Clifton down to the low 20s further inland, winds are from the northwest around 10 mph.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 15TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 44 AVERAGE LOW: 27

RECORD HIGH: 66 – 2015 RECORD LOW: 10 – 2005

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 44 LOW: 33 PRECIPITATION: .26″ SNOW: TRACE

High pressure building into our area will give our area a sunny day today with seasonably cold temperatures. We may see some high clouds filter in late in the day.

The coastal storm that we have been tracking is expected to intensify off the Delaware coast and then move northeast. Snow from the storm will begin around 4 p.m. and become heavy at times Wednesday night before tapering off Thursday morning and ending by noon. Winds gusting to 35 mph will cause near blizzard conditions and a winter storm watch is in effect. Total accumulations is expected to be between 14-18 inches with some higher amounts possible.

Skies will clear by Thursday night and Friday through the weekend looks to be dry, temperatures will be below normal Friday and Saturday and near normal on Sunday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 15 – Sunny, high near 40.

TONIGHT – Increasing cloudiness, low in the low 20s.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 16 – Becoming cloudy with snow developing around 4 p.m. becoming heavy at times at night, windy with near blizzard conditions possible, high in the low 30s.

THURSDAY – DEC 17 – Snow likely in the morning with clearing late in the day, breezy, high in the low 30s. Total snow accumulations 14-18 inches.

FRIDAY – DEC 18 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 30s.

SATURDAY – DEC 19 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 30s.

SUNDAY – DEC 20 – Partly sunny, high in the low 40s.

MONDAY – DEC 21 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Northwest winds to 10 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK – A storm watch as been issued effective between 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon until 10 a.m. Thursday morning; small craft advisories likely to continued Thursday afternoon through Saturday mainly for high seas.

Have a nice day and stay safe and healthy!

Good morning!

Skies are cloudy early on this Monday morning and temperatures range from near 40 in Clifton down to 30 further inland, winds are light northerly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 14TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 44 AVERAGE LOW: 27

RECORD HIGH – 66 – 2015 RECORD LOW: 7 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 50 LOW: 43 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A weak low pressure will give us some precipitation that will start off as rain beginning around 9 a.m. and then change to snow by noontime before ending around 5 p.m. Accumulations will be around 1/2″ in Clifton but up to 2-3 inches across the higher elevations of northwest New Jersey. Temperatures will be much lower than the 60 degree highs we had yesterday with most readings near 40.

Tuesday will be a sunny but cold day as high pressure builds from the northwest.

Then on Wednesday a coastal storm will develop causing snow across the entire area. The snow should start around 4 p.m. and then becoming heavy at times Wednesday night before ending on Thursday morning. At this time accumulations of 12-18 inches are likely with some higher amounts possible. Winds are expected to become strong with some blizzard conditions expected. The last time we had a foot or more of snow was on March 7th, 2018 when 14 inches accumulated.

Cold and dry weather is then expected Thursday afternoon through Saturday.

A weak frontal system may give us rain or snow on Sunday with slightly milder temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 14 – Rain developing around 9 a.m. then changing to snow by noon and ending by 5 p.m., accumulations of 1/2″ possible. High near 40.

TONIGHT: Becoming mostly clear, low in the upper 20s.

TUESDAY – DEC 15 – Sunny, high near 40.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 16 – Snow beginning around 4 p.m. becoming heavy at times through Wednesday night, high in the low 30s.

THURSDAY – DEC 17 – Snow possibly heavy at times till 10 a.m. then ending around noon, total accumulations of 12-18 inches likely, high in the low 30s.

FRIDAY – DEC 18 – Sunny, high in the mid 30s.

SATURDAY – DEC 19 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 30s.

SUNDAY – DEC 20 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow, high in the low 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 2 p.m. this afternoon until 10 a.m. Tuesday morning for northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected for Tuesday; gales likely with possible storm force gusts Wednesday afternoon and night; gales still possible Thursday morning; small craft advisories likely to continue Thursday afternoon through Friday.

Have a nice day and stay safe and healthy!

Good morning!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Sunday morning and there is some dense fog in parts of the area. Temperatures are mild with readings ranging from the upper 40s in Clifton down to the mid 30s further inland. Winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 13TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 45 AVERAGE LOW: 27

RECORD HIGH: 68 – 2015 RECORD LOW: 5 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 50 LOW: 38 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today will be a partly sunny day after early morning fog, temperatures will be quite mild with highs near 60 degrees. A weak cold front will come through dry this evening.

Low pressure along the front to our south will cause some rain or snow from around 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday. Accumulation of snow will range from around 1/2 an inch in the Clifton area but up to 2 inches across higher elevations to our north and west.

Dry and chilly on Tuesday.

The potential for a strong coastal storm from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning is increasing as most computer models or indicating 1-2 feet of snow with blizzard conditions possible. Still it is a few days away so the forecast may and probably will change.

Dry and cold weather is expected Thursday afternoon through the beginning of next weekend.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY- DEC 13 – Becoming partly sunny after early morning fog, quite mild, high near 60.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy this evening then becoming mostly cloudy, low in the mid 30s.

MONDAY – DEC 14 – Cloudy with rain and or snow mainly from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m., colder with highs only near 40.

TUESDAY – DEC 15 – Sunny, high in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 16 – Snow developing by the afternoon becoming heavy at times at night, significant snow accumulations likely, windy with blizzard conditions possible. high near 30.

THURSDAY – DEC 17 – Chance of snow in the morning then becoming partly sunny in the afternoon, high in the low 30s.

FRIDAY – DEC 18 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 30s.

SATURDAY – DEC 19 – Sunny, high in the upper 30s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southwest winds to 10 knots, seas 3 feet.

OUTLOOK – A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 2 p.m. Monday afternoon until 6 a.m. Tuesday morning; no advisories expected the rest of Tuesday; gale conditions likely on Wednesday; small craft advisories for high seas on Thursday.

Have a nice day and stay safe and healthy!

Skies are partly to mostly cloudy early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from the upper 30s in Clifton down to the low 20s further inland, winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 12TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 45 AVERAGE LOW: 27

RECORD HIGH: 65 – 2015 RECORD LOW: -1 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 55 LOW: 30 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Note: 60 years ago today our area received nearly two feet of snow, it is the earliest snowstorm I remember, I especially liked the three days off from school.

A weak warm front moving through the area today will cause mainly cloudy skies with a chance of light rain showers mainly occurring late this morning. Despite the clouds temperatures will once again rise into the 50s.

A weak cold front will cross the area on Sunday but with no precipitation so the day will be partly sunny and quite mild with highs near 60.

Colder on Monday and with a low pressure expected now to move further north than was indicated yesterday which will cause some light rain or snow mainly falling in the morning.

Tuesday will be dry and seasonably cold.

Prospects for a heavy snow event is becoming more likely mainly from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning as a coastal storm is expected to move just off our coast. At this time snowfall amounts of over 6 inches are likely along with windy conditions and possibly some coastal flooding.

Mainly dry and cold Thursday afternoon through Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 12 – Cloudy with a chance of showers mainly from 9 a.m. till noon, high in the mid 50s.

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

SUNDAY – DEC 13 – Partly sunny, high near 60.

MONDAY – DEC 14 – Cloudy with a chance of rain or snow in the morning then becoming mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.

TUESDAY -DEC 15 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 16 – Cloudy with snow likely developing in the afternoon and continue possibly heavy at times through Wednesday night, high in the low 30s.

THURSDAY – DEC 17 – Snow ending in the morning then becoming mostly sunny, high in the mid 30s.

FRIDAY – DEC 18 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 30s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southerly winds to 10 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected for Sunday; advisories expected Monday afternoon and at night; no advisories expected for Tuesday; advisories expected on Wednesday with gales possible.

Have a nice weekend and stay safe and healthy!