Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Saturday morning and temperatures are milder than the last few mornings with readings ranging from 30 in Clifton down to 18 at Sussex. Winds are light from the southwest. The air quality is good with an index of 43.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JANUARY 18TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 36 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 63 – 1990 RECORD LOW: -2 – 1982

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 44 LOW: 22 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A frontal system approaching from the west will cause skies to become cloudy later this morning with some light showers likely this afternoon. Likely rainfall should be less than a tenth of an inch.

The front will come through Saturday night and colder air will slowly filter into our area on Sunday with snow developing late morning and ending around midnight. Likely accumulations of 4-8 inches, a winter storm watch is in effect.

After the storm passes we will likely have the coldest air of the season Monday through at least Thursday then moderating somewhat by Friday. We should stay mainly dry during the week but we still have to watch for possible coastal storm development Wednesday and again on Friday. Right now it looks that the two storms will stay well to our south and east.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JAN 18 – Cloudy with light rain likely this afternoon, highs in the mid 40s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, lows near 30.

SUNDAY – JAN 19 – Cloudy with snow developing late morning and ending around midnight, becoming breezy at night. Highs in the mid 30s. Likely accumulations of 4-8 inches.

M.L.KING DAY – JAN 20 – Mostly sunny and much colder, highs near 20.

TUESDAY – JAN 21 – Increasing cloudiness, highs near 20.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 22 – Mostly sunny, highs near 20.

THURSDAY – JAN 23 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 20s.

FRIDAY – JAN 24 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 30s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. this afternoon for southwest winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: A gale watch has been posted for Sunday night; advisories likely for Monday; no advisories expected for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend but stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Friday morning and temperatures range from 22 in Clifton down to 13 at Hackettstown. Winds are light from the west. The air quality is moderate with an index of 72.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JANUARY 17TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 36 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 60 – 1990 RECORD LOW: -4 – 1977

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 29 LOW: 19 PRECIPITATION: TRACE SNOWFALL: TRACE

A weak high pressure will give us a milder day today with plenty of sunshine and light winds, high temperatures will approach 40 which is about 10 degrees higher than yesterday.

A frontal system will give us mostly cloudy skies on Saturday with a good chance of light rain mainly in the afternoon.

Low pressure developing to our southeast will move off the coast on Sunday with snow likely in the afternoon and ending at night. Possible accumulations will be around 4 inches.

Arctic high pressure will then bring the coldest weather of the season so far Monday through Thursday with daytime highs struggling to reach the 20 degree mark and overnight lows in the single digits. It should remain dry throughout this period. Winds will be breezy, but not as windy as we experienced last week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JAN 17 – Sunny, highs near 40.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, lows in the upper 20s.

SATURDAY – JAN 18 – Cloudy with a chance of rain mainly in the afternoon, highs in the low 40s.

SUNDAY – JAN 19 – Cloudy with snow developing in the afternoon and ending at night, possible accumulation of 4 inches.

M.L.KING DAY – JAN 20 – Mostly sunny and very cold, highs in the mid 20s.

TUESDAY – JAN 21 – Mostly sunny and very cold, highs in the upper teens.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 22 – Mostly sunny and very cold, highs in the upper teens.

THURSDAY – JAN 23 – Mostly sunny and cold, highs in the upper 20s.

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

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Saturday through the day on Sunday; advisories likely Sunday night through Tuesday with freezing spray likely.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Thursday morning and temperatures range from 21 in Clifton down to a chilly 7 degrees at Sandyston. Winds are mostly light from the west. The air quality is good with an index of 26.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JANUARY 16TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 36 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 57 – 1995 RECORD LOW: -2 – 1994

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 33 LOW: 20 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure will be moving offshore as a weak warm front approaches from the west. We should see an increase in clouds today with a chance of flurries this afternoon and tonight. With the clouds, the high temperature will be similar to yesterday but with much less wind.

Friday should be the nicest day of the week with temperatures a little above normal along with sunny skies and light winds.

Saturday will be mild again but with a chance of rain mainly in the afternoon as a cold front approaches the area from the west.

The cold front will cross the area sometime on Sunday and it may be accompanied by some light snow Sunday afternoon and evening.

Dry and we will likely have the coldest air of the season so far as an Arctic high pressure builds into the area. High temperatures will be in the 20s on Monday but be in the teens Tuesday and Wednesday with overnight lows near zero.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JAN 16 – Increasing cloudiness with a chance of afternoon flurries, highs in the low 30s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy in the evening with a chance of flurries then clearing after midnight, lows in the mid 20s.

FRIDAY – JAN 17 – Sunny, highs near 40.

SATURDAY – JAN 18 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon, highs in the mid 40s.

SUNDAY – JAN 19 – Partly sunny with a chance of light snow in the afternoon and evening, highs in the upper 30s.

M.L.KING DAY – JAN 20 – Mostly sunny and colder, highs in the upper 20s.

TUESDAY – JAN 21 – Mostly sunny and very cold, highs only in the upper teens.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 22 – Sunny and very cold, highs near 20.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – West winds becoming southwest in the afternoon to 10 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK; No advisories expected for Friday and Saturday; advisories likely Sunday into Monday with possible freezing spray Sunday night through at least Tuesday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures range from 20 in Clifton down to 12 at High Point. Winds are a little gusty out of the west-northwest. The air quality is good with an index of 36.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JANUARY 15TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 36 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 61 – 1995 RECORD LOW: -3 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 34 LOW: 22 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Low pressure off the Canadian Maritimes along with high pressure to our west will combine to give us a brisk northwest flow of cold and dry air today. Highs will be around freezing and with winds gusting to 30 mph will cause wind chills to be in the teens much of today despite plenty of sunshine.

Thursday will be another cold day but we should see an increase in clouds and perhaps some snow flurries in the afternoon and evening.

Friday looks to be the best day of the upcoming few days with plenty of sunshine, light winds and milder temperatures.

Saturday a cold front will cross our area at night, preceded by some rain showers in the afternoon and evening, highs will be in the 40s.

An Artic cold front will come through Sunday night, possibly accompanied by snow in the evening into early Monday morning.

Perhaps the coldest air of the season Monday and Tuesday as Arctic air will dominate our weather.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JAN 15 – Sunny and windy, highs in the low 30s, wind gusts to 32 mph.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear with diminishing winds, lows near 20.

THURSDAY – JAN 16 – Increasing cloudiness with a slight chance of flurries, highs in the low 30s.

FRIDAY – JAN 17 – Sunny, highs near 40.

SATURDAY – JAN 18 – Cloudy with rain showers likely after 1 p.m., highs in the mid 40s.

SUNDAY – JAN 19 – Partly sunny with a chance of snow after 1 p.m., highs in the upper 30s.

M.L.KING DAY – JAN 20 – Mostly sunny and colder, highs in the upper 20s.

TUESDAY – JAN 21 – Mostly sunny and very cold, highs only near 20.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. this evening for northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet. A freezing spray advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. this afternoon.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Thursday through Saturday.

Have a nice day but stay safe and warm!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear on this moonlit morning and temperatures range from 26 in Clifton down to 19 at High Point. Winds are light from the west. The air quality is good with an index of 37.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JANUARY 14TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 36 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 67 – 2005 RECORD LOW: -1 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 43 LOW: 28 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today will be colder as an Arctic high pressure moves into the area. There will be an increase in clouds and can’t rule out a snow flurry or two. Winds will pick up from the west-northwest and gust to near 30 mph. High temperatures will struggle to reach the freezing mark.

Cold high pressure will dominate our weather Wednesday and Thursday along with sunny skies. Winds will still be gusty on Wednesday but diminish on Thursday.

As the high pressure moves offshore we will have milder air on Friday along with continued mostly sunny skies.

A cold front will cross the area Saturday night likely giving us some showers Saturday afternoon, temperatures in the low-mid 40s.

Partial clearing during the day on Sunday along with near seasonable temperatures.

A possible coastal storm may brush the area Sunday night into Monday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JAN 14 – Increasing cloudiness, highs in the low 30s, wind gusts to 25 mph.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly clear, lows in the low 20s, wind gusts to 30 mph.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 15 – Sunny, highs in the low 30s, wind gusts to 30 mph.

THURSDAY – JAN 16 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 30s.

FRIDAY – JAN 17 – Sunny, highs near 40.

SATURDAY – JAN 18 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely in the afternoon, highs in the mid 40s.

SUNDAY – JAN 19 – Partly sunny, highs near 40, chance of snow showers at night.

M.L.KING DAY – JAN 20 – Partly sunny with a chance of snow showers, highs near 30.

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

OUTLOOK: A gale warning has been posted effective between 6 p.m. this evening until 6 a.m. Wednesday; A freezing spray advisory has been issued effective between 8 p.m. tonight through 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon; small craft advisories expected to continue through Wednesday night; no advisories expected for Thursday and Friday; possible advisories for Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!