Good snowy morning everyone!    Moderate to heavy snow is falling early this morning and temperatures range from the low 30s in Clifton to the middle 20s further inland, winds are northerly about 10 mph.  Accumulation so far is around 2 inches which already makes this the most April accumulation since 2003.

Snow will continue heavy at times before tapering off around 9 a.m., accumulations of 4-6 inches are expected, if we get more than 4 inches it will be the heaviest snow since the April blizzard in 1982.   We should see some clearing this afternoon which will help melt most of the snowpack with highs in the 40s.

Another frontal system with a warm front moving toward the area on Tuesday, rain from this system will affect our area by Tuesday morning possibly some freezing rain well inland at higher elevations.

The warm front will move north of us Wednesday morning with a southwest flow of much milder air.  Then a cold front will cross the area Wednesday afternoon giving us more showers and even a possible thunderstorm.

Much cooler and windy on Thursday.

Still another frontal system may give us some rain or snow Friday evening into Saturday morning.   A low pressure may develop on the front but the heaviest precipitation at this time should stay to our south but any northward movement may give us another chance of snow over the weekend.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 2 – Snow this morning ending by 10 a.m., partly sunny this afternoon, high in the mid 40s, total snow accumulation of 4-6 inches.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy, low in the mid 30s.

TUESDAY – APR 3 – Periods of rain, high in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 4 – Mostly cloudy, breezy and milder with showers and possibly a thunderstorm, high in the low 60s.

THURSDAY – APR 5 – Mostly sunny and breezy, high in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – APR 6 – Partly sunny, high in the low 50s.  Chance of rain or snow at night.

SATURDAY – APR 7 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow, high in the mid 40s.

SUNDAY – APR 8 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

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

OUTLOOK – Small craft conditions with possible gales Tuesday night into Wednesday; small craft advisories likely to continue Thursday and Friday.

CLIFTON MONTHLY SUMMARY  MARCH 2018.

March averaged around 2 degrees below normal and March was colder than February, that has happened only 3 times in the last 45 years, 1984, 2017 and 2018.

Precipitation total 4.30 inches which is around normal.  However it was the snowiest March since my records began with 27.3 inches accumulating.    3 inches fell on the 2nd, 14 inches on the 7th, 2.5 inches on the 13th and 7.8 inches on the 21st.

The highest temperature was 61 degrees recorded on the 1st.  The lowest temperature was 24 degrees recorded on the 17th.

Enjoy the April snow this morning!

Good Easter morning!   Skies are cloudy early this morning and temperatures range from the mid 40s in Clifton to around 40 further inland, winds are light southwesterly.

A weakening cold front will cause clouds this morning with a slight chance of a shower.  The front will come through the area around noon followed by a brisk west-northwest flow of air.  Temperatures will rise to around 60 during the early afternoon dropping to around 50 by sunset.

Yes we are going to have some snow tomorrow morning as low pressure develops to our south and move quickly offshore, snow from this system will fall mainly between 4 and 10 a.m., accumulations of 3-5 inches are possible mainly on colder surfaces, however the roads may just be wet with some slush.  Clearing will take place in the afternoon and with the high sun angle this time of year will help melt most if not all of the snow by sunset.

Another frontal system will likely give us rain on Tuesday possibly beginning as a wintery mix well inland.   Quite mild on Wednesday ahead of the cold front that will come through in the afternoon accompanied by some showers.

Thursday should be dry with cool temperatures.

Another system will give us a chance of rain or snow Friday night into Saturday morning.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 1 – Cloudy with a chance of a shower this morning then becoming partly sunny and breezy this afternoon, high near 60.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy in the evening then cloudy with snow developing after midnight, low in the low 30s.

MONDAY – APR 2 – Cloudy with snow in the morning then partly sunny in the afternoon, high in the mid 40s,  total accumulations of 3-5 inches expected.

TUESDAY – APR 3 – Cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning then showers likely in the afternoon, high in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of a shower in the morning with showers likely in the afternoon, high in the low 60s.

THURSDAY – APR 5 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – APR 6 – Partly sunny, high in the low 50s, chance of rain at night.

SATURDAY – APR 7 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of morning rain or snow, high in the mid 40s.

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

OUTLOOK – Possible small craft advisories for during the day on Monday; no advisories expected for Monday night; advisories expected from late Tuesday through Thursday with some gales possible Wednesday morning.

Happy Easter!

Good morning everyone!   Skies are mostly clear early this morning and temperatures range from the upper 30s in Clifton to the upper 20s further inland, there is a brisk northwest wind.

Today we will have plenty of sunshine with seasonably mild temperatures as high pressure builds into the area.

A weak cold front may cause a light rain shower Easter morning followed by sunshine and mild temperatures.

Well snow is now likely for Monday morning as a weak disturbance moves through the area, accumulations will be in the 1-2 inch range mainly falling on colder surfaces.  We should see clearing in the afternoon and although it will be cool the sunshine should melt all of the snow that falls by sunset.

A frontal system will likely cause rain Tuesday  into Wednesday, the precipitation may start off as a wintery mix well inland on Tuesday.   Temperatures will be cool on Tuesday but milder on Wednesday.

High pressure then builds into the area for the end of the week with fair weather but with below normal temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 31 – Sunny, high in the upper 50s.

TONIGHT – Increasing clouds with a chance of a shower mainly after 3 a.m. low around 40.

EASTER SUNDAY – APR 1 – Cloudy early then becoming mostly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

MONDAY – APR 2 – Snow likely, mainly before noon, clearing in the afternoon, high in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY – APR 3 – Rain likely, mainly after 9 a.m., high near 50.

WEDNESDAY – APR 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the upper 50s.

THURSDAY – APR 5 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

FRIDAY – APR 6 – Partly sunny, high in the low 50s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – North-northwest wind to 12 knots,  seas  1-2 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft advisories likely from tonight through Monday morning;  no advisories expected Monday afternoon through the day on Tuesday; small craft conditions expected Tuesday night into Wednesday with some gales possible.

Have a enjoyable Easter weekend!

Good morning everyone!   Skies are cloudy across the area early this morning and there is patchy dense fog in many areas.  Showers are moving into western parts of New Jersey, temperatures are in the mid to upper 40s, winds are mainly calm.

A warm front will move north of the area this morning followed by a cold front around noon, showers from this system will move through the area and mainly end by noontime but a shower can not be ruled out this afternoon behind the front.   Temperatures will be mild with highs approaching 60 degrees.  We should see some clearing by sunset.

The weekend looks to be dry with near seasonable temperatures with highs mostly in the 50s.   A weak cold front is expected to come through the area Saturday night with no precipitation expected.

High pressure will give us a nice day on Monday.

A frontal system will give us a good chance of showers Tuesday into Wednesday morning, inland some of these showers may be mixed with some wet snow Tuesday morning.

Dry weather with below normal temperatures Thursday and Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 30 – Dense fog early then showers mainly this morning, high near 60.

TONIGHT – Becoming partly cloudy, low in the mid 30s.

SATURDAY – MAR 31 – Sunny, high in the upper 50s.

EASTER SUNDAY – APR 1 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 50s.

MONDAY – APR 2 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 50s.

TUESDAY – APR 3 – Cloudy with a chance of rain mixed with snow in the morning then showers in the afternoon, high near 50.

WEDNESDAY – APR 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the low 50s.

THURSDAY – APR 5 – Mostly sunny, high near 50.

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

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected during the day on Saturday;  possible small craft conditions Saturday night into the day on Sunday; no advisories expected from Sunday night through Monday night;  small craft conditions likely on Tuesday.

Have a nice day!

Good morning everyone!   Skies are cloudy early this morning and there are some showers mainly across the central and southern parts of the state, temperatures are much milder than the last few mornings with readings ranging from the upper 40s in Clifton to the low 40s further inland, winds are mostly calm.

A warm front to our south will cause cloudy skies today with a low chance of light rain or drizzle, temperatures will be seasonably mild with highs in the 50s.

A better chance of showers tonight into Friday morning, some clearing is possible late in the day and temperatures should rise into the 60s for the first time since March 1st.

Cooler and mainly dry weather for Saturday and Easter Sunday.

Seasonably cool weather most of next week with showers possible Tuesday and Wednesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 29 – Cloudy with a chance of light rain or drizzle, high in the mid 50s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with a chance of showers, low in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – MAR 30 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers mainly before 2 p.m.  mild, high in the low 60s.

SATURDAY – MAR 31 – Sunny, high in the mid 50s.

EASTER SUNDAY – APR 1 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 50s.

MONDAY – APR 2 – Mostly sunny, high near 50.

TUESDAY – APR 3 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the low 50s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 4 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the mid 50s.

MARINE FORECAST:  A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Friday evening.  Winds southerly to 30 knots, seas 4-7 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Friday night through the day on Saturday; possible small craft conditions Saturday night into Sunday morning; no advisories expected Sunday afternoon through Monday.

Have a nice day!