Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly clear early on this Sunday morning and temperatures range from 53 in Clifton down to a cool 38 at Walpack. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 52.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 6TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 68 AVERAGE LOW: 50

RECORD HIGH: 85 – 2007 RECORD LOW: 34 – 1992

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 76 LOW: 58 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure moving off the coast will give us another sunny day today with light winds and low humidity. High temperatures may be a couple of degrees cooler than yesterday but still rise to the low 70s.

A frontal system on Monday will give us showers mainly before 11 a.m. with possibly a thunderstorm. There will be clearing in the afternoon and highs again will rise to the low to mid 70s.

The coolest air of the season so far is expected Tuesday through Friday as a Canadian high pressure dominates our weather. Most highs will be in the 60s with overnight lows in the 40s in the Clifton area and the 30s further inland.

At this point next weekend looks to be as nice as this weekend with sunny skies both days and highs in the 70s.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 6 – Sunny, highs in the low 70s.

TONIGHT – Becoming cloudy with showers and possibly a thunderstorm mainly after 5 a.m., lows in the upper 50s.

MONDAY – OCT 7 – Showers and possibly a thunderstorms mainly before 11 a.m. then partial clearing in the afternoon, highs in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY – OCT 8 – Sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 9 – Sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 10 – Sunny, highs in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 11 – Sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

SATURDAY – OCT 12 – Sunny, highs in the mid 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – East-northeast winds to 10 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: A small craft advisory has been posted for high seas effective between 8 p.m. tonight through 8 a.m. Tuesday morning; advisories may still be needed the rest of the day on Tuesday; no advisories expected Tuesday night through Thursday.

Enjoy the weather today but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from 58 in Clifton down to 54 at Hackettstown and Basking Ridge. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 51.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 5TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 68 AVERAGE LOW: 50

RECORD HIGH: 86 – 2007 RECORD LOW: 37 – 1996

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 76 LOW: 55 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A cold front moved through overnight and high pressure will build into the area from the west. We should have mostly sunny skies today with quite mild temperatures with highs well up into the 70s. The humidity will drop throughout the day and be in the 40s by this afternoon.

Sunny and a little cooler on Sunday as the high pressure moves through the area.

A frontal system will give us showers mainly before 8 a.m. Monday, with even a chance of a thunderstorm.

Canadian high pressure looks to dominate our weather the rest of next week and bring us the coolest air of the season so far. Highs will be in the 60s and overnight lows in the 40s with some 30s further inland. These temperatures are actually only a little below normal for this time of year.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 5 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, lows in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – OCT 6 – Sunny, highs in the low 70s.

MONDAY – OCT 7 – Mostly cloudy with showers and possibly a thunderstorm mainly before 8 a.m., highs in the low 70s.

TUESDAY – OCT 8 – Sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 9 – Sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 10 – Sunny, highs in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 11 – Sunny, high in the mid 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – West-northwest winds to 10 knots becoming north-northeast this afternoon. Seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected during the day on Sunday; advisories expected Sunday night through Monday night; no advisories expected for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Enjoy this not fall weekend weather but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Friday morning and temperatures range from 56 in Clifton down to 46 at Sandyston. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is good with an index of 34.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 4TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 68 AVERAGE LOW: 51

RECORD HIGH: 88 – 2023 RECORD LOW: 34 – 1996

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 75 LOW: 59 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure will be moving off the coast and we should have mostly cloudy skies but it will be mild with highs in the 70s. A weakening cold front will push through our area tonight with a chance of a light shower.

Much better weather for this weekend than last, as each day will be sunny as high pressure builds into our area, high temperatures both days will be in the 70s.

A stronger cold front will likely give us showers early Monday morning followed by clearing.

The coolest air of the season is expected Tuesday through at least Thursday as a Canadian high pressure builds into our area. Highs each day will be in the 60s with overnight lows in the 40s with some 30s further inland.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 4 – Increasing cloudiness, highs in the mid 70s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of a light shower, lows near 60.

SATURDAY – OCT 5 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

SUNDAY – OCT 6 – Sunny, highs in the low 60s.

MONDAY – OCT 7 – Showers likely mainly before 8 a.m. then becoming partly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

TUESDAY – OCT 8 – Sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 9 – Sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 10 – Sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Saturday through the day on Sunday; advisories possible Sunday night through Monday night; no advisories expected for Tuesday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy to cloudy again on this Thursday morning and temperatures are mild with readings ranging from 60 in Clifton down to 54 at High Point. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is good with an index of 43.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 3RD:

AVERAGE HIGH: 69 AVERAGE LOW: 51

RECORD HIGH: 85 – 2023 RECORD LOW: 35 – 2003

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 68   LOW: 56 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A weak cold front will push through the area this morning associated with some clouds. We should see more sunshine today with milder temperatures with highs mainly in the low 70s.

Mild and mainly dry weather can be expected Friday through the weekend, the only slight chance of showers will be with another weak cold front pushing through the area Saturday morning.

A stronger cold front will cross our area on Monday, possibly with some showers. The front will be followed by the coolest air of the season Tuesday and Wednesday, as early morning lows will drop to the 40s in the Clifton area and 30s further inland.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 3 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy with some patchy fog, lows in the upper 50s.

FRIDAY – OCT 4 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 70s.

SATURDAY – OCT 5 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

SUNDAY – OCT 6 – Sunny, highs in the low 70s.

MONDAY – OCT 7 – Chance of a morning shower then becoming mostly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

TUESDAY – OCT 8 – Sunny and cooler, highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 9 – Sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 2-3 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Friday through Sunday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy to cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures range from 57 in Clifton down to 52 at High Point and Basking Ridge. Winds are calm or light northeasterly. The air quality is good with an index of 36.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 2ND:

AVERAGE HIGH: 70 AVERAGE LOW: 51

RECORD HIGH: 92 (Monthly record – 2019 RECORD LOW: 36 – 1997

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 69 LOW: 58 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure off the New England coast and a weakening cold front approaching from the west will give us mostly cloudy skies today with high temperatures similar to yesterday with readings mainly near 70 degrees.

High pressure will then dominate our weather Thursday through Sunday with plenty of sunshine each day and mild temperatures.

A cold front will give us a chance of showers on Monday.

Possibly the coolest temperatures so far this season with lows by Tuesday morning should fall to the 40s.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 2 – Mostly cloudy, highs near 70.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, lows in the upper 50s.

THURSDAY – OCT 3 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – OCT 4 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 70s.

SATURDAY – OCT 5 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

SUNDAY – OCT 6 – Sunny, highs in the low 70s.

MONDAY – OCT 7 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs near 70.

TUESDAY – OCT 8 – Mostly sunny and cooler, highs in the mid 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect for high seas until 10 p.m. tonight, winds easterly to 15 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Thursday through Sunday.

CLIFTON’S CLIMATE SUMMARY FOR SEPTEMBER 2024: RECORDS GO BACK TO 1973.

The average temperature for this past month was 67.4 degrees which was slightly above normal. The highest temperature was 85 recorded on the 14th, the lowest temperature was 51 recorded on the 8th. Precipitation totaled 1.18″ which was well below normal and was the 3rd driest September since 1973. .90″ of that fell this past weekend.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!