Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this last day of 2023 and temperatures continue to be above normal with readings ranging from 37 in Clifton down to 29 at High Point. Winds are from the west-northwest averaging around 5-10 mph. The air quality is good with an index of 32.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 31ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 38 AVERAGE LOW: 21

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

YESTERDAY’S HIGH; 44 LOW: 34 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today we will see some sunshine after early morning cloudiness, temperatures will be slightly above normal with highs mainly in the mid 40s. A weak disturbance will give us a slight chance of sprinkles or flurries this evening. The temperature at midnight tonight will be in the mid-upper 30s.

New Year’s Day will again be partly sunny with slightly above normal temperatures.

Dry weather with temperatures still a bit above normal for Tuesday and Wednesday.

A low pressure system will give us a chance of rain on Thursday but most of the precipitation should be to our south and east.

Dry, cooler and breezy Friday and Saturday as high pressure builds into the area.

Another low pressure may give us rain or snow next Sunday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 31 – Becoming partly sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of flurries or sprinkles, lows in the mid 30s.

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

TUESDAY – JAN 2 – Sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 3 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY – JAN 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance or rain after 1 p.m., highs in the low 40s.

FRIDAY – JAN 5 – Sunny and breezy, highs in the upper 30s.

SATURDAY – JAN 6 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 40s.

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

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Monday through Wednesday; possible small craft advisories for Thursday!

Have a pleasant New Year’s Eve but please stay safe!