Good morning everyone! And Happy Daylight Saving Time!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Sunday morning and temperatures range from 30 in Clifton down to 22 at High Point. Winds are light from the north-northwest.

Clifton’s Almanac for March 12th:

Average High: 47 Average Low: 30

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

Yesterday’s High: 42 Low: 33 Precipitation: .30″ Snow: 0.3″

Weak high pressure will give us a nice day today with near seasonable temperatures, skies will start off sunny but we should see an increase in clouds this afternoon as the next system approaches our area.

A strong coastal storm will develop and give us rain and snow Monday into Tuesday. Most of the precipitation will be in the form of rain on Monday possibly mixed with snow but as the storm intensifies on Tuesday the precipitation may become mainly snow on Tuesday along with strong winds. Rainfall amounts of 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches are likely with snow accumulations of around 2 inches in our area but much higher to our north and west. At this point the confidence of forecast remains low so stay tuned for possible changes as it all depends on the strength and track of the potentially strong coastal storm. Winds from this system may gust to 40 mph on Tuesday.

Dry weather on Wednesday but it will be quite windy.

Dry and mild weather is expected Thursday and Friday.

A weaker frontal system may cause some showers on Saturday along with mild temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 12 – Increasing cloudiness, high in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with a chance of rain and snow after 2 a.m., low in the mid 30s.

MONDAY – MAR 13 – Snow and rain in the morning then mainly rain, high in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – MAR 14 – Snow mixed with rain and windy, high in the low 40s, wind gusts to 40 mph likely.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 15 – Partly sunny and windy, high in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY – MAR 16 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 50s.

FRIDAY – MAR 17 – Mostly cloudy, high in the upper 50s, chance of showers at night.

SATURDAY – MAR 18 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the low 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Monday morning for easterly winds gusting to 15 knots, seas 4-7 feet.

OUTLOOK: A gale watch has been issued effective between Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon; advisories likely to continue through Thursday morning.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Light rain is falling early this morning in the Clifton area with light snow further inland. Early temperatures range from 34 in Clifton down to 29 at Vernon. Winds are mainly light from the north.

Clifton’s Weather Almanac for March 11th:

Average High: 47. Average Low: 30

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

Yesterday’s High: 44 Low: 31 Precipitation: .50″

Low pressure will be moving off the coast this morning, light rain from the system will likely mix and change to snow before ending later this morning. Snow accumulations have been lowered so now only 1/2 an inch is expected mainly on colder surfaces. Higher accumulations are likely further inland especially over the higher elevations.

Brief high pressure will give us a rather nice day on Sunday with light winds and seasonably cool temperatures.

Our next system will give us precipitation early Monday morning into Tuesday morning. At this time it again looks to be a mainly rain event with snow likely well to our north and west. Rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are expected.

Wednesday will be a dry but very windy day as the coastal low strengthens offshore and high pressure builds from the west.

Dry and milder air is expected for Thursday and Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 11 – Rain changing to snow before ending later this morning, breezy with highs in the mid 40s. Little or no accumulation expected.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly clear, low in the upper 20s.

SUNDAY – MAR 12 – Sunny in the morning then increasing cloudiness, high in the upper 40s.

MONDAY – MAR 13 – Rain, high in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – MAR 14 – Rain and snow likely in the morning with a chance of a rain shower in the afternoon, little or no snow accumulation likely, high in the low 40s.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 15 – Partly sunny and windy, high in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY – MAR 16 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 50s.

FRIDAY – MAR 17 – Mostly cloudy, high in the mid 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: A gale warning is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening for northerly winds gusting to 40 knots, seas 7-10 feet.

OUTLOOK: Small craft advisories expected Sunday through the day on Monday; Gales likely Monday night through Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend and remember to set your clocks ahead tonight as Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. Sunday morning!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Friday morning and early temperatures range from 31 in Clifton down to 22 at Walpack. Winds are light from the north.

Clifton’s weather almanac for March 10th:

Average high: 46. Average low: 30

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

Yesterday’s high: 51 Low: 31 Precipitation: None

A low pressure system will move into our area today causing an increase in clouds today with rain developing by late in the afternoon then changing to snow overnight then mixing with rain before ending Saturday afternoon. Possible accumulation will be around 2-4 inches with more further inland.

Most of Sunday will be dry but another low pressure system approaching our area will cause clouds to increase, temperatures will be seasonably cool with highs in the 40s.

Complex low pressure will cause rain and snow Monday into Tuesday. At this time our area will be mostly rain but further inland significant snowfall is likely. This system needs to be watched as some models have significant snow even for our area.

Wednesday will be dry but breezy and cool.

Thursday will continue to be dry but a little milder with less wind.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 10 – Becoming cloudy with rain developing around 5 p.m., high in the mid 40s.

TONIGHT – Rain changing to snow mainly after midnight, low in the low 30s.

SATURDAY – MAR 11 – Snow, mixing with rain before ending in the afternoon, high in the mid 40s. Possible accumulations of 2-4 inches.

SUNDAY – MAR 12 – Increasing cloudiness, high in the upper 40s

MONDAY – MAR 13 – Rain likely, high in the mid 40s, rain and snow at night.

TUESDAY – MAR 14 – Rain and snow ending by the afternoon, high in the low 40s.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 15 – Mostly sunny and breezy, high in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY – MAR 16 – Mostly sunny, high near 50.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – South-southeast winds to 10 knots, seas 2-3 feet.

OUTLOOK: A gale warning has been issued effective between 6 a.m. through 6 p.m. on Saturday; advisories expected to continue Saturday night through Sunday night; gales possible Monday through Wednesday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies have become mostly cloudy early on this Thursday morning and early temperatures range from 32 in Clifton down to 24 at High Point. Winds are from the northwest averaging 5-10 mph.

Clifton’s Almanac for March 9th:

Average high: 46 Average low 30

Record high: 80 – 2016 Record low: 5 – 1996

Yesterday’s high: 46 Low: 29 Precipitation: None

Today will be a nice early March day with plenty of sunshine after early cloudiness. The low pressure well offshore will move further east and the winds will be lighter in our area than the last couple of days. Highs will be near 50 degrees.

Increasing cloudiness on Friday with rain developing late in the afternoon and probably changing to snow after midnight continuing into Saturday morning. At this time accumulations in the Clifton area will be around an inch mainly on colder surfaces. More accumulation is expected further inland.

Sunday will be a dry day with seasonably cool temperatures.

Another stronger low pressure system will likely give us more rain and snow from early Monday through Tuesday morning. At the present time the precipitation will be mainly in the form of rain with snow further inland.

Dry, windy and chilly weather is expected on Wednesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 9 – Mostly sunny, high near 50.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low near 30.

FRIDAY – MAR 10 – Increasing cloudiness with rain likely mainly after 4 p.m. high in the mid 40s. Rain changing to snow after midnight at night, accumulations around one inch.

SATURDAY – MAR 11 – Chance of rain or snow mainly in the morning then partial clearing and breezy, high in the low 40s.

SUNDAY – MAR 12 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

MONDAY – MAR 13 – Cloudy with rain and snow likely, high in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – MAR 14 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow in the morning, breezy, high in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 15 – Mostly sunny, breezy and cool, high in the low 40s.

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

OUTLOOK: Advisories likely on Friday; A gale watch has been issued effective between 6 a.m. Saturday morning through 6 p.m. Saturday evening; no advisories expected for Sunday; advisories probably on Monday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Wednesday morning and early temperatures range from 29 in Clifton down to 22 at High Point. Winds are gusty out of the northwest to 25 mph.

Clifton’s Almanac for March 8th.

Average high: 46. Average low: 29

Record high: 71 – 2012. Record low: 7 – 1989

Yesterday’s high: 47 Low: 31 Precipitation: .11″ Snow: 1.3″

Low pressure well out in the Atlantic and high pressure building from the northwest will give us a brisk northwest flow and although it will be windy the gusts will be around 25 mph instead of the 40 mph gusts we had yesterday. Skies will be mostly sunny with seasonably cool temperatures.

Dry weather with near seasonable temperatures Thursday into the day on Friday.

A low pressure system will likely give us rain or snow Friday night into Saturday with the best chance of accumulating snow will be to our north and west.

Mostly sunny and continued cool on Sunday.

Another disturbance will give us a chance of rain or snow Monday into Tuesday, again most of the accumulating snow will be further inland to our north and west.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 8 -Sunny and breezy, high in the upper 40s, winds gusting to 25 mph.

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

THURSDAY – MAR 9 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – MAR 10 – Increasing cloudiness, high in the mid 40s. Rain and snow likely at night.

SATURDAY – MAR 11 – Cloudy with snow and rain, high in the mid 40s.

SUNDAY – MAR 12 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

MONDAY – MAR 13 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow, high in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – MAR 14 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow, high in the mid 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday morning for northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 4-5 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Thursday through the day on Friday; advisories likely Friday night through Sunday with some gale gusts possible on Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!