Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Christmas morning and it is still very cold with early temperatures ranging from 11 in Clifton down to 6 at High Point, these readings are 5-10 degrees warmer than this time yesterday. Winds are from the southwest around 10 mph.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 25TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 40 AVERAGE LOW: 23

RECORD HIGH: 64 – 2015 RECORD LOW: -2 – 1980

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 15 LOW: 5 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today will not be as bitterly cold as yesterday as the core of the cold air is moving slowly away from us. The winds will be a little less than yesterday but still may gust to 25 mph at times. High temperatures will be several degrees higher than yesterday but still remain below freezing.

The weather will be quiet this upcoming week with dry conditions and temperatures moderating each day. Below normal temperatures are expected Monday and Tuesday, near normal on Wednesday and then above normal for Thursday and Friday.

Looking further ahead a frontal system will give us the next chance of precipitation mainly Saturday afternoon through New Year’s Day but it will fall as rain as temperatures will continue to be quite mild.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 25 – Mostly sunny, breezy and cold, high in the upper 20s.

TONIGHT – Clear, low in the mid teens.

MONDAY – DEC 26 – Increasing cloudiness, high in the low 30s.

TUESDAY – DEC 27 – Sunny, high in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.

THURSDAY – DEC 29 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – DEC 30 – Partly sunny, high in the low 50s.

SATURDAY – DEC 31 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the low 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Monday morning for westerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected the rest of Monday through Thursday.

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and please stay warm and safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Saturday morning and temperatures are nearly 50 degrees colder than this time yesterday with early readings ranging from +4 in Clifton down to -4 at High Point. Strong gusty westerly winds gusting to 30-35 mph with wind chills around -15 to -20 degrees. The 4 degrees is not a record as we recorded 0 degrees both on this date in 1983 and 1989. Also the 4 degree reading here in Clifton is the coldest temperature since January 31st, 2019 when the reading was -1 degree.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 24TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 40 AVERAGE LOW: 23

RECORD HIGH: 71 – 2015 RECORD LOW: 0 – 1989 AND 1983

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 56 LOW: 6 PRECIPITATION: 1.67″ SNOWFALL: TRACE.

We had a 50 degree difference between the high and low for yesterday and this was the largest on my record which goes back to 1973. What is more impressive is the 50 degree difference is also the largest departure for Central Park and their records go back to 1869. Also major coastal flooding occurred at the Jersey shore and some areas had their worst flooding since Superstorm Sandy.

The storm that caused the precipitation and then the Arctic air is now located north of the Great Lakes and will produce a strong westerly flow of bitterly cold air today. Despite plenty of sunshine, highs will mainly stay in the teens and with gusts to 30-35 mph will keep wind chills below zero all day.

Christmas Day will not be as harsh as the storm will move further to the north over Quebec and we should have a little less wind and not as cold temperatures. Lows tomorrow morning will be around 12 while highs will be in the upper 20s, still well below normal.

An extended period of dry weather next week and high temperatures will rise about five degrees each day and should be in the 50s by Friday with the mild weather continuing over the New Year’s holiday weekend.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 24 – Mostly sunny, windy and bitterly cold, highs only in the upper teens, winds gusting to 30 mph will keep wind chill values below zero.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, low 12.

CHRISTMAS DAY – DEC 25 – Sunny and breezy, high in the upper 20s, wind gusts to 25 mph.

MONDAY – DEC 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 30s.

TUESDAY – DEC 27 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.

THURSDAY – DEC 29 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – DEC 30 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect for west-southwest winds to 30 knots, seas around 6 feet. Freezing spray advisory has also been issued.

OUTLOOK: Small craft advisories expected to continue on Sunday with some freezing spray; no advisories expected Monday through Wednesday.

Have a nice holiday weekend and please stay warm and safe!

Good morning everyone!

Rain is falling over much of the area early on this Friday morning and temperatures are unseasonably mild with early readings ranging from 55 in Clifton down to 40 at Walpack and Wantage. Winds are gusty out of the south.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 23RD:

AVERAGE HIGH: 41 AVERAGE LOW: 23

RECORD HIGH: 60 – 2015 RECORD LOW: -1 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 46 LOW: 29 PRECIPITATION: .35″

A very strong storm is moving through the Great Lakes region with its associated warm front & will move through our area around sunrise. Some showers will accompany the warm front but then we should have a break in the rain after sunrise. The Arctic front will cross the area around noon followed by a strong westerly flow of much colder air. Temperatures in the 50s this morning will rapidly fall to the teens by this evening and single digits by early tomorrow morning. Gusty winds to 45 mph. The cold front will be accompanied by some showers and possibly a thunderstorm. The showers may briefly change to snow early this afternoon with a dusting possible mainly further inland. There is a potential for a flash freeze but the winds may dry us out before the bitter cold moves in.

Saturday will be bitterly cold with dangerous wind chills. Highs will only be in the teens and with gusty winds will bring wind chill values well below zero.

Christmas Day will not be as harsh with less wind and somewhat milder temperatures with highs in the 20s.

An extended period of dry weather with a slow moderation in temperatures much of next week.

Looking further ahead much milder air will be with us for the New Year’s weekend with continued dry conditions. Highs should be in the 50s.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 23 – Rain showers this morning changing to snow showers before ending early this afternoon. Early highs in the 50s will fall to near 20 by sunset. Winds south then becoming westerly this afternoon gusting to 45 mph, a wind advisory is in effect.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and bitterly cold low near 7, winds gusting to 40 mph diminishing to 30 mph after midnight. Wind chills down to -10 degrees.

SATURDAY – DEC 24 – Mostly sunny and bitterly cold, highs only in the teens, winds gusting to 30 mph, wind chills down to -12.

CHRISTMAS DAY – DEC 25 – Sunny and breezy but not as frigid, high in the upper 20s.

MONDAY – DEC 26 – Sunny, high in the low 30s.

TUESDAY – DEC 27 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 30s.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 30s.

THURSDAY – DEC 29 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: A gale warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday evening for southerly winds becoming westerly this afternoon gusting to 50 knots, seas 8-13 feet.

OUTLOOK: Small craft advisories expected on Christmas Day; no advisories expected for Monday and Tuesday.

With this frigid weather expected please stay safe and warm!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy to cloudy early on this Thursday morning and early temperatures range from 29 in Clifton down to 20 at Walpack. Winds are mainly calm or light north-northeasterly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 22ND:

AVERAGE HIGH: 41 AVERAGE LOW: 24

RECORD HIGH: 69 – 2013 RECORD LOW: 0 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 44 LOW: 23 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A major winter storm will be moving to our west today, rain from this system will begin around noon possibly mixed with snow or sleet over the higher elevations to our north and west. Temperatures will rise into the 40s by this afternoon. Rain will become heavy with strong winds tonight with temperatures rising to the 50s after midnight. The Jet football game at Met Life stadium tonight should be quite nasty with the heavy rain and winds.

Mild with rain showers ahead of the Arctic front that will pass by our area in the early afternoon followed by much colder air, some snow showers are possible in the afternoon. Temperatures in the 50s ahead of the front dropping sharply to the near 20 by sunset and the low teens by early Saturday morning with continued gusty winds to 45 mph. Total rainfall amounts will be between 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches mostly falling tonight.

A very cold Christmas eve and Christmas day as highs will only be in the 20s, the last time both of these days were this cold was in 1989.

High pressure building into the area will cause dry conditions Monday through Wednesday with a slow moderation in temperatures.

Looking further ahead it will become much milder toward the end of the week. New Year’s weekend will likely have highs in the 50s, quite a change from what we will have this weekend.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 22 – Rain developing around noon may briefly start with some sleet, high in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Rain heavy at times with a chance of a thunderstorm, becoming very windy with gusts to 40 mph, temperatures rising to the mid 50s by 4 a.m.

FRIDAY – DEC 23 – Rain showers in the morning with a possible thunderstorm, much colder with some snow showers possible in the afternoon, becoming much cold with a flash freeze possible. Morning highs in the 50s will drop to only around 20 by sunset. Winds gusting to 45 mph. Total rainfall between 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches likely.

SATURDAY – DEC 24 – Sunny, breezy and very cold, highs only in the low 20s.

CHRISTMAS DAY – DEC 25 – Sunny, high in the upper 20s.

MONDAY – DEC 26 – Sunny, high in the low 30s.

TUESDAY – DEC 27 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 30s.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 30s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. this morning until 7 p.m. this evening for easterly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK: A gale warning has been posted effective between 7 p.m. this evening through 1 a.m. Saturday morning; advisories expected to continue the rest of Saturday into Sunday; no advisories expected for Monday and Tuesday.

Despite the stormy weather today try to have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone and Happy First Day of Winter!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures are seasonably cold with early readings ranging from 23 in Clifton down to 13 at Walpack. Winds are calm or light northerly!

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 21ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 42 AVERAGE LOW: 24

RECORD HIGH: 61 – 2013 RECORD LOW: 5 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 39 LOW: 27 PRECIPITATION: NONE

The calm before the storm today as high pressure will be over the area today, temperatures will be seasonably cold but with much less wind than the last few days.

A major winter storm will move just to our west on Thursday with rain developing by the afternoon which may start off as a wintery mix well inland. Rain will become heavy at times Thursday night with an increase in winds.

A strong southeasterly flow with gusts near 50 mph on Friday ahead of an Arctic cold front that will pass through our area in the early afternoon. Highs will be in the 50s in the morning dropping to the low 20s by sunset and to the low teens by Saturday morning with a flash freeze possible. Rain from this system may briefly change to snow before ending Friday night mainly across the higher elevations to our north and west.

Very cold but dry Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with highs only in the 20s, the last time that both of these days were that cold was in 1989.

Dry with a slow moderation in temperatures early next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 21 – Mostly sunny, high near 40.

TONIGHT – Increasing cloudiness, low in the upper 20s.

THURSDAY – DEC 22 – Rain developing by noon, high near 50. Heavy rain at night with increasing winds.

FRIDAY – DEC 23 – Rain with possible thunder ending by evening. Strong winds gusting to 50 mph, early highs in the 50s falling to the low 20s by sunset. Total rainfall amounts of 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches likely.

SATURDAY – DEC 24 – Mostly sunny, breezy and very cold, high only in the low 20s.

CHRISTMAS DAY – DEC 25 – Sunny, high in the upper 20s.

MONDAY – DEC 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 30s.

TUESDAY – DEC 27 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 30s.

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

OUTLOOK – A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 11 a.m. Thursday morning until 7 p.m. Thursday evening; a gale watch has been posted effective between Thursday evening through Friday night; small craft advisories likely for both Saturday and Sunday; no advisories expected for Monday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!