WEDNESDAY MARCH 1, 2017 6:00 A.M.

Skies are cloudy with some fog and drizzle in parts of the area early on this Wednesday morning, temperatures are very mild with readings mostly in the low-mid 50s, winds are nearly calm.

After having the warmest February on record March will start off unseasonable warm with some record high tempertures possible, also some thunderstorms are likely, one wave of showers and possible thunderstorms will move through our area later this morning followed by a dry period from about noon until 4 p.m., stronger thunderstorms are then possible later this afternoon into this evening, some of these storms could be severe as a cold front approaches the area.  The front will pass through the area later tonight.

Thursday will be colder and windy, a wind advisory has been posted for possible wind gusts up to 50 MPH, temperatures will fall through the 40s during the day.

A weak low pressure area is expected to pass through the area on Friday giving us a chance of some light snow, at this time with the warmer ground it appears that  any accumulations will be quite low.

The weekend will be quite cold but dry.

Warmer again early next week with possible showers on Tuesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 1 – Cloudy with rain and thunderstorms likely between 10 a.m and noon with possible severe thunderstorms after 4 p.m. highs in the low 70s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms this evening, some storms may be accompanied by strong gusty winds, clearing late at night, low in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY – MAR 2 – Mostly sunny and very windy, temperatures falling through the 40s.

FRIDAY – MAR 3 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of light snow, high in the upper 30s.

SATURDAY – MAR 4 – Sunny and cold, high in the mid 30s.

SUNDAY – MAR 5 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.

MONDAY – MAR 6 – Partly sunny and milder, high in the mid 50s, chance of showers at night.

TUESDAY – MAR 7 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the upper 50s.

MARINE FORECAST:  Small craft advisory is in effect for southwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 5-8 feet.

OUTLOOK – Gale warning issued until 4 p.m. on Thursday; small craft advisories extending to Thursday night; gales likely again on Friday; small craft advisories likely during the day on Saturday with no advisories expected Saturday night through Sunday.

Enjoy this crazy weather but stay safe!

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2017  6:04 A.M.

We have cloudy conditions early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures are about 15 degrees warmer than this time yesterday ranging from the low 40s in the Clifton area to the mid 30s further inland, winds are mostly calm.

Today we will have considerable cloudiness with only a slight chance of an afternoon shower, it will be mild with highs near 60.  A warm front approaching from the southwest will likely give us some rain tonight with overnight lows not dropping below the 50 degree mark.

Very unseasonably warm on Wednesday, there may be a lull in the rain in the morning but showers and a few severe thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and evening as a strong cold front approaches the area.  Some record highs are likely as temperatures rise into the 70s.

Colder air will move in for Thursday along with dry conditions.

Quite chilly Friday and Saturday with a low chance of some light snow Friday morning as a weak clipper moves through the area.

Milder again Sunday and Monday as our roller coaster weather continues.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 28 – Mostly cloudy, high near 60.

TONIGHT – Rain and mild, low in the low 50s.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 1 – Mostly cloudy with showers and possibly thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon and evening, windy and unseasonably mild, highs in the low 70s.

THURSDAY – MAR 2 – Mostly sunny, breezy and colder, high in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – MAR 3 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of light snow in the morning, high in the upper 30s.

SATURDAY – MAR 4 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 30s.

SUNDAY – MAR 5 – Partly sunny and milder, high in the low 50s.

MONDAY – MAR 6 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the upper 50s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – South-southeast wind to 8 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – A small craft advisory will be in effect from 4 a.m. on Wednesday till 6 a.m. Thursday morning; Advisories still likely Thursday and Friday with no advisories expected for Saturday.

Have a nice day!

MONDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2017  5:55 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Monday morning and temperatures range from near 30 in the Clifton area to some upper 10s well inland, winds are light southwesterly.

Today we will see a increase in clouds and temperatures will rise quickly after a cold start as high pressure moves off the coast and a southwest flow brings in the milder air.

Tuesday will be a cloudy day with a chance of light rain Tuesday afternoon with rain becoming more likely at night.

Wednesday will be an interesting weather day similar to Saturday as a warm front moves through in the morning and temperatures rise to near record levels with highs in the 70s then a cold front will approach in the afternoon and a line of potentially strong to severe thunderstorms is expected to develop.

Thursday will be cooler and windy.

Friday will be chilly and a weak low pressure system will give us a slight chance of snow in the morning changing to rain in the afternoon.

The upcoming weekend looks to be dry, with cold conditions on Saturday becoming milder on Sunday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 27 – Increasing cloudiness, high in the mid 50s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy, low around 40.

TUESDAY – FEB 28 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain after 1 p.m., high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 1 – Cloudy with fog in the morning then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon and evening, very mild, high in the low 70s.

THURSDAY – MAR 2 – Becoming mostly sunny, high near 50.

FRIDAY – MAR 3 – Partly sunny with a slight chance of snow in the morning and a chance of rain in the afternoon, high near 40.

SATURDAY – MAR 4 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.

SUNDAY – MAR 5 – Mostly sunny and milder, high in the low 50s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – South-southwest wind to 13 knots, seas 2-3 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected during the day on Tuesday but advisories expected Tuesday night through Friday.

Have a nice day!

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2017  5:48 A.M.

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Sunday morning and temperatures are much cooler than the last few mornings with readings ranging from the mid 30s in the Clifton area to the upper 20s further inland, winds are gusty out of the northwest.

Our recent amazing warmth ended with a rare February thunderstorm yesterday evening and today will be much cooler as temperatures fall to near normal and with a gusty wind especially this morning it will feel colder, skies will become mostly sunny after early morning cloudiness as high pressure builds into the area.

The high pressure will move offshore on Monday and a return flow of milder air will again move into the area, temperatures will climb into the 50s after a chilly early morning.

Low pressure is expected to move up into the Great Lakes Tuesday into Wednesday and a mild flow will continue over the area along with a chance of rain on Tuesday with rain likely late Tuesday night into Wednesday.

A cold front will cross the area Thursday morning possibly accompanied by showers.

Much colder Friday and Saturday with a low chance of some snow on Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 26 – Mostly sunny, breezy and colder, high in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, low around 30.

MONDAY – FEB 27 – Increasing cloudiness and milder, high in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY – FEB 28 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 1 – Cloudy and very mild with rain likely, high in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – MAR 2 – A chance of showers in the morning followed by clearing, windy, high in the low 50s.

FRIDAY – MAR 3 – Partly sunny with a chance of snow, high in the low 40s.

SATURDAY – MAR 4 – Mostly sunny and cold, high in the upper 30s.

MARINE FORECAST:  Small craft advisory in effect till 9 p.m. tonight for west-northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected on Monday with advisories likely Tuesday through Thursday.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2017   5:59 A.M.

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Saturday morning and temperatures are very mild once again ranging from the low 50s in the Clifton area with even milder readings inland with upper 50s reported.

Yesterday in Clifton the temperature reached 75 degrees which was a record for the month of February.

Today will be still quite mild despite more cloudiness ahead of a strong cold front, this front will cross our area late this afternoon associated with possibly heavy rain and gusty winds with a slight chance of thunder.  Behind the front much cooler air will move into the area on brisk winds, tempertures will fall to the 30s by Sunday morning.

Sunday will be a breezy day and cooler with highs in the upper 40s which is still above normal for this time of year.

Milder weather Monday through Wednesday of next week with a good chance of rain showers Tuesday and Wednesday.

Cooler weather then returns for the end of the week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 25  – Mostly cloudy with showers developing mainly after 4 p.m., brief heavy rain and gusty winds possible along with a chance of a thunderstorm, high in the mid 60s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with showers before 10 p.m, breezy, clearing after midnight, low in the mid 30s.

SUNDAY – FEB 26 – Sunny, breezy and cooler, high in the upper 40s.

MONDAY – FEB 27 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY – FEB 28 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 1 – Cloudy with a chance of showers, high near 60.

THURSDAY – MAR 2 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 50s.

FRIDAY – MAR 3 – Partly sunny with a chance of a shower, high in the low 40s.

MARINE FORECAST:  Small craft advisory in effect till 6 p.m. on Sunday!  Today southerly winds becoming westerly gusting to 30 knots, seas building to 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK – Mainly sub-advisory level conditions Sunday night through Wednesday.

Enjoy the weekend!