Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Thursday morning and some rain continue to fall in parts of the area with snow being reported across the higher elevations to our north and west. Temperatures range from 35 in Clifton down to 31 at High Point and Vernon. Winds have diminished but still a little gusty out of the northwest. The air quality is moderate with an index of 52.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 4TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 56 AVERAGE LOW: 38

RECORD HIGH: 79 – 1974 RECORD LOW: 25 – 1995

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 42 LOW: 38 PRECIPITATION: 1.63″

The coastal storm that gave us the heavy rain and strong winds yesterday is moving off the New England coast as an upper level low is over the mid-west. Today will remain mostly cloudy with a chance of mainly light showers through this evening. Winds will be much lighter but still gust to 20-25 mph at times.

The upper level low will slowly move through the area on Friday, skies will continue to be mostly cloudy with only a slight chance of a shower, Temperatures both today and on Friday will be below normal.

Finally an extended period of dry weather Saturday through the middle of next week. Temperatures will be below normal on Saturday, near normal on Sunday then above normal Monday through Wednesday.

The weather for the solar eclipse still looks good with only some broken high clouds possible.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APRIL 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs near 50.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, lows in the mid 30s.

FRIDAY – APRIL 5 – Partly sunny in the morning then become mostly cloudy in the afternoon, highs near 50.

SATURDAY – APRIL 6 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – APRIL 7 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 50s.

MONDAY – APRIL 8 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

TUESDAY – APRIL 9 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 10 – Partly sunny, highs near 60.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. this evening for northerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 7-12 feet.

OUTLOOK: Small craft advisories possibly continuing Friday and Saturday; no advisories expected for Sunday and Monday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Rain again is falling over the area and temperatures are mostly in the upper 30s to near 40. Winds are a little gusty out of the east. The air quality is good with an index of 36.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 3RD:

AVERAGE HIGH: 56 AVERAGE LOW: 37

RECORD HIGH: 78 – 1981 RECORD LOW: 25 – 2008

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 47 LOW: 42 PRECIPITATION: 1.02″

A coastal low pressure area will be moving up the coast today giving us more rain which will likely be heavy at times especially this afternoon and tonight. Winds will increase with easterly gusts to above 40 mph possible and a wind advisory will be in effect. Also a flood watch is in effect for rainfall amounts of 2-3″ likely with higher amounts possible. There may even a few rumbles of thunder.

The low pressure will slowly move off the New England coast on Thursday and wrap around moisture will cause showers possible mixed with snow mainly across higher elevations to our north and west.

The low pressure will only slowly move further away on Friday, we may see some clearing during the day but there still will be a low chance of some showers.

Finally dry weather is likely Saturday through early next week. Temperatures will be slightly below normal on Saturday, near normal on Sunday and then rise to above normal readings early next week.

The weather for the solar eclipse still looks good but there may be some high broken clouds at times.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APRIL 3 – Rain, heavy at times with isolated thunderstorms, very windy with gusts to 45 mph likely. A flood watch is in effect.

TONIGHT – Rain heavy at times with isolated thunderstorms, very windy with gusts to 45 mph slowly diminishing after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Total rainfall amounts 2-3 inches likely.

THURSDAY – APRIL 4 – Cloudy with showers, highs near 50.

FRIDAY – APRIL 5 – Partly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy in the afternoon with a slight chance of a shower, highs near 50.

SATURDAY – APRIL 6 – Partly sunny in the morning, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, highs in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – APRIL 7 – Sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

MONDAY – APRIL 8 – Sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY – APRIL 9 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A storm warning is in effect until 10 p.m. tonight for northeast winds gusting to 50 knots, seas 9-14 feet.

OUTLOOK: Small craft advisories expected for Thursday and Friday; no advisories expected for the weekend.

CLIFTON’S CLIMATE SUMMARY FOR MARCH 2024:

The average temperature for the month was 46.1 degrees and was the 5th warmest March since 1973. The highest temperature was 76 degrees on the 14th and the lowest was 24 degrees set on the 1st and again on the 22nd. Rainfall was well above normal also with 9.27″ recorded which was the 4th wettest since 1973. Snowfall was only a trace.

Have a good day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures range from 45 in Clifton down to 37 at High Point. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is good with an index of 47.

AVERAGE HIGH: 56 AVERAGE LOW: 37

RECORD HIGH: 70 – 2010 RECORD LOW: 26 – 2021

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 52 LOW: 45 PRECIPITATION: .04″

Note: On this date in 2018 we received 6.5 inches of snow!

A low pressure moving along a stationary front to our south will give us cloudy skies with rain developing this morning and continuing through tonight. With the clouds and onshore winds, high temperatures will mainly be in the 40s. Rainfall amounts of 1″ expected through tonight.

An even stronger coastal low pressure will develop and move up the coast giving us more rain that may be heavy at times. Winds will be stronger with gusts to above 35 mph possible from the east. Highs again will only be in the 40s. Another 1 1/2″ of rain expected.

Rain is still likely on Thursday as the coastal low moves off the New England coast and some wrap around moisture in our area, however the higher elevations to our north and west may have some snow.

Mainly dry weather Friday through next Monday with a slow moderation in temperatures. The forecast still looks mostly sunny for the solar eclipse on Monday afternoon.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APRIL 2 – Rain developing by 8 a.m. highs in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Rain, lows in the low 40s. Rainfall amounts around 1 inch.

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 3 – Rain possibly heavy at times with strong easterly winds to 40 mph, highs in the mid 40s. Additional rainfall of 1 1/2″ likely.

THURSDAY – APRIL 4 – Cloudy with rain likely, highs near 50.

FRIDAY – APRIL 5 – Partly sunny, highs near 50.

SATURDAY – APRIL 6 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – APRIL 7 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

MONDAY – APRIL 8 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory will be in effect from noon today through 6 p.m. this evening for northeast winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK: A gale warning has been posted effective between 6 p.m. this evening through 8 p.m. Wednesday night; small craft advisories expected Thursday and Friday; no advisories expected for the weekend.

Have a nice day and please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly cloudy early on this first day of April and temperatures are mild with readings ranging from 47 in Clifton down to 38 at Sandyston and Walpack. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is good with an index of 43.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 1ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 55 AVERAGE LOW: 37

RECORD HIGH: 80 – 2016 RECORD LOW: 24 – 2003

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 62 LOW: 44 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today will be cloudy and not as mild as a stationary front to our south along with weak low pressure moving along the front will give us a chance of showers later this morning and ending by early this afternoon. Rainfall amounts will average less than 1/10th of an inch.

After a brief break rain will again develop Tuesday morning and continue through Wednesday night with rain possible heavy at times especially on Wednesday as a stronger low pressure system moves along the front to our south. Rainfall amounts will average between 1-3 inches.

Showers will continue on Thursday as an upper level low moves through the area. Some higher elevations to our north and west may have snow mixed in with the rain.

Finally we dry out on Friday as high pressure builds into the area but it will remain cool with gusty winds.

At this point the weekend looks dry with a slow moderation in temperatures as high pressure dominates our weather.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APRIL 1 – Cloudy with a chance of rain ending by early this afternoon, highs in the mid 50s.

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

TUESDAY – APRIL 2 – Rain, highs in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 3 – Rain possibly heavy at times, breezy, highs in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY – APRIL 4 – Cloudy with rain likely, breezy, highs in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – APRIL 5 – Partly sunny and breezy, highs near 50.

SATURDAY – APRIL 6 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – APRIL 7 – Sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

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

OUTLOOK: Advisories probable Tuesday through Thursday with gale force winds possible Tuesday night through Wednesday; advisories conditions may persist on Friday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies have become mostly clear early on this Easter Sunday and temperatures are mild with readings ranging from 45 in Clifton down to 37 at Hackettstown and Sandyston. Winds are from the northwest averaging 5-10 mph. The air quality is good with an index of 40.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 31ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 55 AVERAGE LOW: 35

RECORD HIGH: 85 – 1998 RECORD LOW: 20 – 1991

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 62 LOW 38 PRECIPITATION: .02″

Weak high pressure will give us a very nice Easter Sunday with plenty of sunshine, lighter winds and mild temperatures with highs near 60.

A low pressure area along a stationary front to our south will give us rain mainly from around 5 a.m. Monday morning through 2 p.m. Monday afternoon. High temperatures will be lower with readings around 50.

After a brief break in the rain Monday afternoon and night a stronger low pressure area will give us rain possibly heavy from before dawn on Tuesday through Wednesday night. Highs both days will only be in the 40s.

The low pressure will then move offshore but there still may be some showers on Thursday.

Dry weather expected on Friday but it will be breezy with cool temperatures continuing.

At this point the weekend looks to be dry with moderating temperatures that should extend into next Monday providing excellent weather for the solar eclipse.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MARCH 31 – Mostly sunny, highs near 60.

TONIGHT – Increasing cloudiness with rain developing before dawn, lows in the mid 40s.

MONDAY – APRIL 1 – Rain, mainly ending by 2 p.m., highs near 50.

TUESDAY – APRIL 2 – Rain developing before dawn and continuing through Tuesday night, highs in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 3 – Rain, highs in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY – APRIL 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – APRIL 5 – Partly sunny and breezy, highs near 50.

SATURDAY – APRIL 6 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 50s.

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

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Monday; advisories probable Tuesday through Thursday.

Happy Easter to all that celebrate!