Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 47 in Clifton down to 35 at High Point, winds are light from the north-northwest.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 22ND:

AVERAGE HIGH: 50 AVERAGE LOW: 34

RECORD HIGH: 78 – 2012 RECORD LOW: 11 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 63 LOW: 41 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Another mostly sunny day after early cloudiness, high temperatures will be a bit cooler today but still above normal with highs in the upper 50s to near 60.

A low pressure system is expected to approach the area on Wednesday with rain developing by late in the day, high temperatures will be cooler due to an onshore wind.

Rain possibly heavy at times Thursday and Thursday night, total rainfall will be between 1-2 inches.

After a chance of an early shower on Friday weak high pressure will cause clearing with above normal temperatures.

The weekend looks mainly dry, high temperatures will be slightly above normal on Saturday but below normal on Sunday with cooler than average readings continuing early next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 22 – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

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

WEDNESDAY – MAR 23 – Becoming cloudy with a chance of showers after 2 p.m., high near 50. Rain at night.

THURSDAY – MAR 24 – Rain possibly heavy at times, high in the mid 50s.

FRIDAY – MAR 25 – Chance of a shower before 8 a.m. then becoming partly sunny, high near 60.

SATURDAY – MAR 26 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – MAR 27 – Partly sunny and cooler, high in the upper 40s.

MONDAY – MAR 28 – Mostly sunny and cool, high in the mid 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – North-northwest wind to 10 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Wednesday morning; advisories expected Wednesday afternoon and night; advisories possible for higher seas Thursday and Friday; no advisories expected on Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Monday morning and temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 41 in Clifton down to 34 at High Point and Walpack. Winds are a little gusty out of the northwest.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 21ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 50 AVERAGE LOW: 33

RECORD HIGH: 73 – 1976 RECORD LOW: 10 – 1986

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 57 LOW: 44 PRECIPITATION: TRACE

NOTE: On this day in 2018 we had 7.8″ of snow.

High pressure building from the west will give us a mostly sunny and mild day today but it will be a little breezy, highs will be near 60 which is about 10 degrees above normal.

A weak cold front is expected to come through dry tonight but not much cold air behind the front so Tuesday will again be milder than normal with still with some gusty northwest winds.

A low pressure system is expected to give us rain mainly from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning but there is still will be a chance of showers Thursday afternoon and evening.

The weather will be a little unsettled Friday through the weekend as a couple of weak fronts move through the area. For now we will forecast dry weather Friday and Saturday with a chance of showers on Sunday. Temperatures will be seasonably mild Friday and Saturday and slightly below normal on Sunday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 22 – Mostly sunny and breezy, high in the low 60s.

TONIGHT – Increasing cloudiness, low in the low 40s.

TUESDAY – MAR 23 – Partly sunny, high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 24 – Cloudy with rain likely mainly after 2 p.m., cooler high near 50.

THURSDAY – MAR 25 – Mostly cloudy with rain likely before 2 p.m. then a chance of showers later in the afternoon and evening, high in the upper 50s.

FRIDAY – MAR 26 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

SATURDAY – MAR 27 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 50s.

SUNDAY – MAR 28 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high near 50.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – West-northwest wind to 15 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Tuesday through Wednesday morning; advisories likely Wednesday afternoon through Friday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Sunday morning and temperatures are mild with readings at 5 a.m. ranging from 53 in Clifton down to 42 at Pequest. Winds are light from the west.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 20TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 50 AVERAGE LOW: 33

RECORD HIGH: 77 – 2020 RECORD LOW: 14 – 1986

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 72 LOW: 49 PRECIPITATION: .25″

Yesterday turned out to be a much nicer day than expected as the warm front moved further north and temperatures again reached the 70s with only early morning showers and a heavier shower with the cold front at night.

Today will be a mostly cloudy day with highs near 60 degrees which is still about 10 degrees above normal. Winds will be a little brisk this afternoon.

Monday and Tuesday will be seasonably mild but mainly dry as a couple of weak fronts move through our area.

A rather strong low pressure system will give us rain mainly from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning but showers are still possible Thursday afternoon and again on Friday. Temperatures will be near normal on Wednesday and slightly above normal Thursday and Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 20 – Mostly cloudy and breezy, high near 60.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing after midnight, low in the upper 30s.

MONDAY – MAR 21 – Sunny, high in the low 60s.

TUESDAY – MAR 22 – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 23 – Mostly cloudy with rain likely mainly after 2 p.m., high near 50.

THURSDAY – MAR 24 – Rain mainly before 2 p.m., high near 60.

FRIDAY – MAR 25 – Partly sunny with a chance of a shower, high near 60.

SATURDAY – MAR 26 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

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

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Monday through the day on Wednesday; possible small craft advisories Wednesday night into Thursday!

Happy Spring!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy with some light showers in some areas early on this Saturday morning and temperatures are cooler here than further inland with readings at 5 a.m. ranging from 49 in Clifton up to 57 at Blairstown. Winds are calm or light easterly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 19TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 49 AVERAGE LOW: 33

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

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 76 LOW: 47 PRECIPITATION: NONE

After having near record warmth along with mostly sunny skies yesterday, today will be cooler with clouds and occasional showers, with even a chance of an afternoon or evening thunderstorm as a frontal system moves through our area. High temperatures should be in the 60s, which is still around 15 degrees above normal.

Partly sunny and seasonably mild as spring arrives late Sunday morning, it may be a bit breezy in the afternoon.

Dry weather is expected Monday and Tuesday with continued seasonably mild temperatures.

Another frontal system will likely give us rain from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. Temperatures will be near normal on Wednesday and slightly above normal on Thursday.

Sunshine returns on Friday with again seasonably mild temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 19 – Cloudy with occasional showers, high in the mid 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, partial clearing after midnight, low in the mid 40s.

SUNDAY – MAR 20 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

MONDAY – MAR 21 – Sunny, high in the low 60s.

TUESDAY – MAR 22 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 23 – Mostly cloudy with rain likely mainly after 2 p.m., high near 50.

THURSDAY – MAR 24 – Cloudy with rain, high in the upper 50s.

FRIDAY – MAR 25 – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 10 a.m. this morning through 6 a.m. Sunday morning for southwest winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 4-6 feet.

OUTLOOK – Advisories expected to continue through Sunday night; no advisories expected Monday and Tuesday; advisories again likely on Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Friday morning and there is some dense fog in parts of the area. Temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 49 in Clifton down to 46 at High Point. Winds are calm or light west-northwest.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 18TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 49 AVERAGE LOW: 32

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

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 53 LOW 43 PRECIPITATION: .11″

Today will be an unseasonably mild day with skies becoming mostly sunny after early morning clouds and fog, highs will be in the 70s.

A low pressure system will give us showers from before dawn Saturday morning through the evening with even a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, high temperatures will be in the 60s.

High pressure building into the area on Sunday will give us a mostly sunny and breezy day and although it will be cooler temperatures will still be slightly above normal.

Dry weather is expected Monday and Tuesday with temperatures continuing to be slightly above normal.

Another low pressure system will likely give us rain Wednesday into Thursday with cooler temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 18 – Becoming mostly sunny and unseasonably warm after early morning clouds and fog, high in the low 70s.

TONIGHT – Becoming cloudy with showers likely mainly after 2 a.m., low near 50.

SATURDAY – MAR 19 – Cloudy with showers, possible thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, high in the mid 60s.

SUNDAY – MAR 20 – Mostly sunny and breezy, high in the upper 50s.

MONDAY – MAR 21 – Sunny, high in the low 60s.

TUESDAY – MAR 22 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 23 – Cloudy with a chance of showers, high near 50.

THURSDAY – MAR 24 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely, high in the upper 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southerly winds to 10 knots, seas less than 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – Small craft advisories likely on Saturday; advisories still possible on Sunday; no advisories expected for Monday and Tuesday.

Enjoy the nice warm weather today and stay safe!