Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Monday morning and there is some light rain and snow showers in the area. Early temperatures range from 34 in Clifton down to 27 at Walpack. Winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JANUARY 9TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 36 AVERAGE LOW: 22

RECORD HIGH: 65 – 2008 RECORD LOW: 3 – 2004

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 42 LOW: 29 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A weak disturbance is moving well south and east of our area this morning with just a few rain and snow showers that should end by 9 a.m with no snow accumulation. Clearing by this afternoon and we will have seasonably mild temperatures with highs in the mid-upper 40s.

High pressure will then be in control of our weather Tuesday through the day on Thursday, temperatures will continue to be slightly above normal.

A rather strong low pressure area will move to the Great Lakes as a cold front approaches our area. Rain from this system is expected Thursday night through Friday night that may be moderate at times. Winds will become strong as a cold front pushes through the area Friday afternoon or evening.

Dry weather can be expected for the weekend with near seasonable temperatures as high pressure builds into our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JAN 9 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers ending by 9 a.m., clearing this afternoon, high in the mid 40s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear early then partly cloudy, low in the low 30s.

TUESDAY – JAN 10 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 11 – Mostly sunny in the morning, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, high in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY – JAN 12 – Cloudy, high near 50. Rain likely at night.

FRIDAY – JAN 13 – Rain likely and windy, high in the low 50s.

SATURDAY – JAN 14 – Partly sunny, high in the low 40s.

SUNDAY – JAN 15 – Sunny, high in the low 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – West-northwest winds to 15 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Tuesday and Wednesday; advisories likely Thursday and Friday with some gale gusts possible Thursday night into Friday morning.

Have a nice day and stay safe!