Mostly sunny breezy and cool today! Mostly cloudy tonight as spring begins at 11:06 p.m.! Not as cool on Wednesday with a chance of light showers in the afternoon and at night! Quite cool again Thursday and Friday! Rain likely on Saturday followed by sunny but cool weather for Sunday and Monday!


Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures are cooler than the last several mornings with readings ranging from 32 in Clifton down to 25 at High Point. Winds are from the west averaging 5-10 mph. The air quality is good with an index of 25.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 19TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 49 AVERAGE LOW: 33

RECORD HIGH: 78 – 2012 RECORD LOW: 8 – 1993

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 51 LOW: 35 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Weak high pressure moving into the area will give us a cool and breezy day today. Winds will diminish tonight along with an increase in clouds as spring begins at 11:06 p.m.

Wednesday will not be as cool as today but a cold front will cross the area by late morning followed by a brisk westerly flow. Thursday and Friday should be dry and quite cool with highs both days in the 40s. Overnight lows Thursday night will drop to the mid-upper 20s.

A coastal low will likely give us rain on Saturday that may begin as a mixture of snow across inland areas.

Dry with mainly below normal temperatures again Sunday and Monday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MARCH 19 – Mostly sunny, breezy and cool, highs in the upper 40s.

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

WEDNESDAY – MARCH 20 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening light showers, highs in the mid 50s.

THURSDAY – MARCH 21 – Sunny, breezy and cooler, highs in the mid 40s.

FRIDAY – MARCH 22 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

SATURDAY – MARCH 23 – Rain likely mainly before 2 p.m., highs in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – MARCH 24 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

MONDAY – MARCH 25 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

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

OUTLOOK: Advisories expected Wednesday and Thursday; no advisories expected during the day on Friday; advisories expected Friday night through Sunday with possible gales on Sunday.

Happy Spring!

Becoming mostly sunny, breezy and much cooler today! Mostly sunny and even cooler on Tuesday! Partly sunny and not as cool on Wednesday! Quite cool again Thursday and Friday! Continued below normal temperatures on the weekend with a chance of rain on Saturday!


Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Monday morning and temperatures range from 41 in Clifton down to 28 at Sandyston. Winds are from the northwest averaging 5-10 mph. The air quality is good with an index of 31.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 18TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 49 AVERAGE LOW: 32

RECORD HIGH: 77 – 2011 RECORD LOW: 9 – 1993

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 62 LOW 45 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A cold front will come through dry today and winds will become breezy by this afternoon, skies will become mostly sunny after early morning cloudiness. Highs will be near 50 which is near normal.

Cooler on Tuesday with skies to continue to be mostly sunny.

A little milder on Wednesday but a cold front will come through during the day and a west wind will be gusty following the front.

Cooler weather Thursday into Friday, highs will only be in the mid 40s both days with lows dropping into the upper 20s both mornings. Thursday will be sunny but we should see some increase in clouds on Friday.

Still below normal temperatures over the weekend and there will be a chance of rain on Saturday as a low pressure moves up the coast.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 18 – Mostly sunny, highs near 50.

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

TUESDAY – MAR 19 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 20 – Partly sunny and breezy, highs in the mid 50s.

THURSDAY – MAR 21 – Sunny, windy and cooler, highs in the mid 40s.

FRIDAY – MAR 22 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the mid 40s.

SATURDAY – MAR 23 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, highs near 50.

SUNDAY – MAR 24 – Mostly sunny, highs near 50.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Westerly winds to 15 knots seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK: A small craft advisory will be in effect from 6 p.m. this evening though 6 p.m. Tuesday evening; advisory expected to continue Wednesday and Thursday with some gale gusts possible; no advisories expected for Friday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Mostly cloudy with only a slight chance of a shower this morning, then becoming partly sunny, breezy and still mild today! Much cooler and mainly dry Monday through Thursday! Cool with a chance of showers Friday into Saturday!


Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy to cloudy early on this Sunday morning and temperatures range from 47 in Clifton down to 40 in Pequest. Winds are mainly from the south averaging 5-10 mph. The air quality is good with an index of 31.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 17TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 49 AVERAGE LOW: 32

RECORD HIGH: 71 – 1990 RECORD LOW: 17 – 1994

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 60 LOW: 42 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A cold front will pass through the area late this morning with mostly cloudy to cloudy skies and a slight chance of a shower. Temperatures will still be mild with highs about 10 degrees above average.

Much cooler the rest of this week and although temperatures will be only slightly below normal it will feel quite chilly after having record warmth the first half of this month. Low temperatures Thursday and Friday morning should be below freezing.

Dry Monday through Thursday but there will be a chance of showers Friday afternoon through Saturday. The computer models are not agreeing for this period with some indicating a coastal low while others show high pressure over the area..

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MARCH 17 – Mostly cloudy to cloudy this morning then becoming partly sunny and breezy with highs near 60.

TONIGHT – Becoming mostly clear, lows in the mid 30s.

MONDAY – MARCH 18 – Partly sunny, highs near 50.

TUESDAY – MARCH 19 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY – MARCH 20 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 50s.

THURSDAY – MARCH 21 – Sunny, highs in the lows in the low to mid 40s.

FRIDAY – MARCH 22 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon and night, highs in the mid 40s.

SATURDAY – MARCH 23 – Partly sunny with a chance of rain or snow showers, highs in the mid 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: Small craft advisory in effect till 10 a.m. this morning for southwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK: Small craft advisories probable Monday through Thursday.

Have a nice day and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Becoming mostly sunny after early clouds and not as warm! Mild with a chance of a light shower Sunday morning! Mainly dry and much cooler next week!


Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from 46 in Clifton down to 32 at Walpack and Sandyston, winds are mainly light from the northwest. The air quality is good with an index of 16.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 16TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 48 AVERAGE LOW: 32

RECORD HIGH: 79 – 1990 RECORD LOW: 12 – 1992

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 73. LOW: 48. PRECIPITATION: NONE

Weak high pressure over the Tennessee valley will give a mostly sunny day after early clouds, temperatures will not be as warm as the last two days but still about 10 degrees above normal.

A cold front will give us a chance of light showers on Sunday morning but it will continue to be mild.

Still another cold front will cross the area on Monday bring in a much cooler air mass.

Chilly most of the rest of next week with a slightly milder air along with a chance of a light shower on Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MARCH 16 – Becoming mostly sunny, high near 60.

TONIGHT – increasing clouds, lows in the mid 40s.

SUNDAY – MARCH 17 – Cloudy in the morning with a chance of a light shower, highs in the low 60s.

MONDAY – MARCH 18 – Mostly sunny, breezy and cooler, highs near 50.

TUESDAY – MARCH 19 – Mostly sunny and breezy, highs in the mid 40s

WEDNESDAY – MARCH 20 – Mostly sunny, highs near 50.

THURSDAY – MARCH 21 – Sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – MARCH 22- Partly sunny with a chance of a shower, highs near 50.

MARINE FORECAST – TODAY – Northwest winds to 10 knots, seas 1-2 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected on Sunday; advisorys expected Monday though Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend but please stay safe!

Mostly cloudy and still quite mild today! Dry and pleasantly mild Saturday and Sunday! Mainly dry and cooler Monday through Thursday!


Good morning everyone!

Cloudy conditions across the area early on this Friday morning and there is some widely scattered showers around. Temperatures are unseasonably mild with readings ranging from 54 in Clifton down to 48 at Ramsey. Winds are light from the southwest. The air quality is moderate with an index of 76.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 15TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 48 AVERAGE LOW: 32

RECORD HIGH: 77 – 1990 RECORD LOW: 7 – 1993

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 76 (New record). LOW: 41 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today will be mostly cloudy as a weak cold front moves through the area, temperatures will be not as warm as yesterday but still well above normal. Showers with the front have mainly dissipated so we should stay dry.

A rather nice weekend with mild temperatures as high pressure builds into our area. Another front will cross the area late Sunday but again no rain is expected.

Much cooler weather but remaining mainly dry next week and temperatures will fall to below levels Monday through Wednesday with slightly milder weather with near normal temperatures on Thursday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MARCH 15 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the mid 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy after midnight, lows near 40.

SATURDAY – MARCH 16 – Sunny, highs near 60.

SUNDAY – MARCH 17 – Partly sunny, highs near 60.

MONDAY – MARCH 18 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY – MARCH 19 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 40s

WEDNESDAY – MARCH 20 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY – MARCH 21 – Sunny, highs in the low 50s.

MARINE FORECAST – TODAY – South to southwest winds becoming westerly to 10 knots, seas 2-3 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Saturday and Sunday; advisorys likely Monday and Tuesday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Mostly sunny and warm today! Quite mild with showers likely on Friday! Mainly dry and mild this weekend with only a low chance a shower on Sunday! Cool and breezy Monday through Wednesday!


Good morning everyone!

Skis are mostly clear early on this Thursday morning and temperatures range from 43 in Clifton down to 37 at Walpack, Pequest and Basking Ridge. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 80.

Clifton’s Almanac for March 14th:

Average High: 48. Average Low: 31

Record High: 73 – 2007. Record Low: 11 – 1993

Yesterday’s High: 63 Low: 43 Precipitation: None

Today should be the mildest day of the week as high pressure moves off the coast, skies will be mostly sunny with highs near the Clifton’s record of 73.

A cold front approaching from the west will likely give us some showers on Friday, high temperatures will be slightly lower. Rainfall amounts should average about 1/4″ of an inch.

Mainly dry with continued above normal temperatures over the weekend with only a low chance of a shower on Sunday as another cold front moves though the area.

Dry, breezy and cool Monday through Wednesday as high pressure dominates and temperatures should be slightly below normal which will feel quite chilly after being quite mild the last two weeks.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MARCH 14 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

TONIGHT – increasing clouds with showers likely mainly after 2 a.m., lows near 50.

FRIDAY – MARCH 15 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely, highs in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – MARCH 16 – Mostly sunny highs in the low 60s.

SUNDAY – MARCH 17 – Partly sunny with a chance of a shower, highs in the upper 50s.

MONDAY – MARCH 18 – Partly sunny and breezy highs in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY – MARCH 19 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY – MARCH 20 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – No advisors expected Friday through Sunday, possible advisories on Monday.

Enjoy the nice weather today but please stay safe!

Mostly sunny and quite mild again today! Sunny and even a little warmer on Thursday! Continued mild on Friday with showers likely! Not as mild over the weekend, dry Saturday, low chance of showers on Sunday! Dry and cooler early next week!


Good morning everyone!

Our skies are mostly clear early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures range from 45 in Clifton to 31 at Walpack. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is good with an index of 25.

Clifton’s Weather Almanac for March 13th:

Average High: 47 Average Low: 31

Record High: 80 – 1990. Record Low: 15 – 2017

Yesterday’s High: 67 Low: 39 Precipitation: None

High pressure over the Tennessee valley will give us another mild day today, we will have mostly sunny skies although some high clouds may develop in the afternoon.

Even a little milder on Thursday as we should have less clouds. The high pressure will be moving offshore.

A cold front moving through on Friday will cause showers mainly from 2-8 pm. It will continue to be quite mild.

Cooler but with still above normal temperatures, Saturday should be dry but another cold front will give us a low chance is showers on Sunday

Dry and even cooler early next week and temperatures on Tuesday may actually be below normal.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MARCH 13 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

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

THURSDAY – MARCH 14 – Sunny, highs in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – MARCH 15 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely mainly from 2 to 8 p.m.

SATURDAY – MARCH 16 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – MARCH 17 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 50s.

MONDAY – MARCH 18 – Partly sunny, highs near 50.

TUESDAY – MARCH 19 – Partly sunny with highs in the mid 40s

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – No advisors expected Thursday through Sunday.

Have a nice day and Happy Birthday to me!

Becoming mostly sunny, milder with much less wind today! Mostly sunny and very mild Wednesday and Thursday! Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers on Friday! Dry and not as mild on Saturday! Chance of rain on Sunday!


Good morning everyone!

The skies are partly to mostly cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures range from 40 in Clifton to 31 in Sandyston, winds are mainly from the southwest averaging 5-10 mph. The air quality is good with an index of 16.

Clifton’s Almanac for March 12th:

Average High: 47 Average Low: 30

Record High: 73 – 2012 Record Low: 9 – 1984

Yesterday’s High: 53 Low: 33 Precipitation: trace Snow: Trace

The storm that gave us the very strong winds that caused some damage and power outages yesterday is weakening off the Nova Scotia coast as high pressure builds from the south. Winds will be much lighter today with gusts to 25 mph. It will be milder with highs in the 60s.

Very mild Wednesday and Thursday as high pressure dominates with highs near 70 both days along with mostly sunny skies and light winds.

Friday low pressure will likely give us some showers with slightly lower temperatures.

After a dry Saturday another low pressure will give the area a chance of rain on Sunday. It will be cooler but temperatures will still be above normal.

Partly sunny on Monday with highs still above normal

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MARCH 12 – becoming mostly sunny after some early morning cloudiness, highs in mid 60s.

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

WEDNESDAY – MARCH 13 – Sunny, highs near 70.

THURSDAY – MARCH 14 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – MARCH 15 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely, highs in the mid 60s

SATURDAY – MARCH 16 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – MARCH 17 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, highs in the mid 50s.

MONDAY – MARCH 18 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: West winds to 15 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Wednesday through Saturday.

Have a nice day but stay safe!

Sunny today with very strong winds, A wind advisory is in effect! Sunny and milder on Tuesday with much less wind! Dry and quite mild Wednesday and Thursday! Still very mild on Friday but with a chance of showers! Not as mild on the weekend with possible showers!


Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly cloudy early on this Monday morning and there still is some flurries around, temperatures range from 34 in Clifton down to 26 at High Point. Winds are gusty out of the northwest to near 40 mph. The air quality is very good with an index of 8.

Clifton’s Weather Almanac for March 11th:

Average High: 47. Average Low: 30

Record High: 73 – 2021 Record Low; 11 – 1987

Yesterday’s High: 50 Low: 35 Precipitation: .07″ Snow: Trace

Strong low pressure over Eastern Canada will continue to give our area strong gusty northwest winds with gusts to 50 mph, A wind advisory is in effect. High temperatures will be near normal but the winds will make it feel much colder.

Tuesday will be much milder with much less wind as high pressure builds into our area. Skies will be mostly sunny.

Very pleasant March weather Wednesday and Thursday with mostly sunny skies as high pressure dominates.

Friday will continue to be very mild but a cold front will give us a chance of showers.

Unsettled weather for the weekend as a couple of low pressure systems move into the area. Temperatures will be cooler but still on the plus side of normal.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MARCH 11 – Sunny and very windy with gusts to 50 mph, A wind advisory is in effect, highs in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and breezy, lows in the upper 30s.

TUESDAY – MARCH 12 – Sunny and milder, highs in the low 60s.

WEDNESDAY – MARCH 13 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – MARCH 14 – Mostly sunny, highs upper 60s.

FRIDAY – MARCH 15 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – MARCH 16 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – MARCH 17 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: A gale warning is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening for northwest winds gusting to 45 knots, seas 5-7 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisors expected Tuesday through Friday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Mostly cloudy and becoming windy this afternoon and tonight with a chance of rain and snow showers! Becoming sunny on Monday but very windy and chilly! Dry weather Tuesday through Thursday and becoming very mild! Still mild Friday and Saturday but with a chance of showers!


Good morning everyone and Happy First Day of Daylight Saving Time!

Skies are cloudy early on this Sunday morning and there is still some lingering drizzle falling in parts of the area. Temperatures are mild with readings ranging from 42 in Clifton down to 35 at High Point. Winds are mainly from the northwest averaging 5-10 mph. The air quality is good with an index of 31.

Clifton’s weather almanac for March 10th:

Average high: 46. Average low: 30

Record High: 79 – 2016. Record Low: 7 – 1984

Yesterday’s high:44 Low: 39 Precipitation: 2,68″

The storm that gave us the heavy rain yesterday and especially last night is just east of our area this morning and will move to off the Nova Scotia coast by this afternoon. Some lingering drizzle this morning should end by dawn, then we should remain mostly cloudy with a chance of afternoon and evening rain and snow showers. Temperatures in the 40s this morning will drop to the 30s by sunset. Winds will increase from the northwest this afternoon and gust to over 30 mph tonight.

Very windy on Monday but we will be dry. Skies will become mostly sunny and with wind gusts to 50 mph it will feel much colder. A high wind watch is in effect.

Tuesday through Thursday will be dry with considerable warmup in temperatures. Tuesday will still be breezy but much less wind Wednesday and Thursday.

Still quite mild Friday and Saturday but there will be a chance of showers.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 10 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of afternoon rain or snow showers, early highs in the upper 40s dropping to the 30s by sunset.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of scattered rain and snow showers, windy with gusts to 35 mph. low in the low 30s.

MONDAY – MAR 11 – Becoming sunny and very windy, highs near 50. A high wind watch is in effect for gusts to 50 mph likely.

TUESDAY – MAR 12 – Sunny with diminishing winds, milder with highs in the low 60s.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 13 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – MAR 14 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

FRIDAY – MAR 15 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 60s.

SATURDAY – MAR 16 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs near 60.

MARINE FORECAST: A gale warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Monday evening for westerly winds gusting to 45 knots, seas 6-9 feet.

OUTLOOK: Small craft advisories expected for Monday night; no advisories expected Tuesday through Thursday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!