Good morning everyone and Happy 2024!

Skies are mainly cloudy early on this New Year’s Day and there are some sprinkles or flurries falling in parts of the area. Temperatures continue to be above normal with readings ranging from 37 in Clifton down to 29 at High Point. Winds are calm or light westerly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 65.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JANUARY 1ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 38 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 59 – 2005 RECORD LOW: 3 – 2018

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 42 LOW: 36 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A weak front will cause mostly cloudy skies today with light winds, high temperatures will be in the low-mid 40s.

High pressure will give us dry conditions with continued slightly above normal temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday.

A storm system is expected to develop well to our south and east on Thursday, so the day will be dry, but as the storm moves off the New England coast it will cause breezy and colder conditions Thursday night into Friday.

After a dry and chilly Saturday a storm system will likely give us rain or snow on Sunday. Too early to determine the path and strength of the storm but it is possible that we will have our first measurable snowfall of the season.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JAN 1 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the low to mid 40s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly clear, lows in the upper 20s.

TUESDAY – JAN 2 – Sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 3 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY – JAN 4 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly sunny, highs in the low 40s.

FRIDAY – JAN 5 – Sunny and breezy, highs near 40.

SATURDAY – JAN 6 – Increasing clouds, highs in the low 40s.

SUNDAY – JAN 7 – Mostly cloudy with rain and or snow likely, highs in the upper 30s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Winds becoming north-northeast around 10 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Tuesday or Wednesday; advisories likely on Thursday; advisories still possible on Friday.

Have a very happy and healthy New Year!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this last day of 2023 and temperatures continue to be above normal with readings ranging from 37 in Clifton down to 29 at High Point. Winds are from the west-northwest averaging around 5-10 mph. The air quality is good with an index of 32.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 31ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 38 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 58 – 1992 RECORD LOW: 6 – 2017

YESTERDAY’S HIGH; 44 LOW: 34 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today we will see some sunshine after early morning cloudiness, temperatures will be slightly above normal with highs mainly in the mid 40s. A weak disturbance will give us a slight chance of sprinkles or flurries this evening. The temperature at midnight tonight will be in the mid-upper 30s.

New Year’s Day will again be partly sunny with slightly above normal temperatures.

Dry weather with temperatures still a bit above normal for Tuesday and Wednesday.

A low pressure system will give us a chance of rain on Thursday but most of the precipitation should be to our south and east.

Dry, cooler and breezy Friday and Saturday as high pressure builds into the area.

Another low pressure may give us rain or snow next Sunday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 31 – Becoming partly sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of flurries or sprinkles, lows in the mid 30s.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – JAN 1 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – JAN 2 – Sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 3 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY – JAN 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance or rain after 1 p.m., highs in the low 40s.

FRIDAY – JAN 5 – Sunny and breezy, highs in the upper 30s.

SATURDAY – JAN 6 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Westerly winds to 10 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Monday through Wednesday; possible small craft advisories for Thursday!

Have a pleasant New Year’s Eve but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Saturday morning and temperatures are cooler than the last few morning but still about 10 degrees above normal with readings ranging from 37 in Clifton down to 31 at Hackettstown. Winds are mainly from the west around 5-10 mph. The air quality is good with an index of 46.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 30TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 38 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 66 – 2022 RECORD LOW: 2 -1987

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 55 LOW 33 PRECIPITATION: .03″

A weak cold front will cross the area today associated with mostly cloudy skies with only a slight chance of an afternoon or evening sprinkle of snow flurry. West winds will be a little gusty this afternoon. Temperatures will be lower but still above normal.

Mainly dry weather with slightly above normal temperatures again on Sunday with mostly sunny skies and light winds. At midnight expect dry conditions for the ball drop with temperatures in the 30s.

New Year’s Day looks to be partly sunny with again slightly above normal temperatures.

Dry weather Tuesday and Wednesday as high pressure will be in our area.

A coastal storm may give us rain on Thursday but latest models have the storm mainly staying well south and east of our area.

Dry and somewhat colder weather for Friday as temperatures actually fall to near normal.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 30 – Mostly cloudy and breezy with a slight chance of an afternoon sprinkle, highs in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of a sprinkle or snow flurry, becoming mostly clear after midnight, lows in the low 30s.

SUNDAY – DEC 31 – Sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – JAN 1 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – JAN 2 – Sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 3 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY – JAN 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, highs in the mid 40s.

FRIDAY – JAN 5 – Sunny, highs near 40.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. this evening for westerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Sunday through Wednesday.

Have a nice holiday weekend but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Another cloudy and mild morning with some drizzle in the area, temperatures are mainly in the low 40s. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is good with an index of 30.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 29TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 38 AVERAGE LOW: 22

RECORD HIGH: 66 – 1984 RECORD LOW: 7 – 1987

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 51 LOW: 46 PRECIPITATION: 1.42″ STORM TOTAL: 2.27″

A weak cold front moving through the area this morning, low clouds and drizzle this morning will be followed by drier air this afternoon and we should finally see some sunshine this afternoon. Temperatures will continue to be mild.

Saturday will be partly sunny and a little cooler and it will be a little breezy in the afternoon.

Continued dry Sunday and on New Year’s Day with temperatures cooler but still slightly above normal.

Mostly sunny days Tuesday and Wednesday with again temperatures a little above normal.

The next chance of precipitation looks to be on Thursday but with not much cold air in the area the precipitation again will be in the form of rain.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 29 – Some fog and drizzle this morning becoming partly sunny this afternoon, highs in the mid 50s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, lows in the upper 30s.

SATURDAY – DEC 30 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

SUNDAY – DEC 31 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – JAN 1 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – JAN 2 – Sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 3 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY – JAN 4 – Partly sunny with a chance of rain in the afternoon, highs in the mid 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Westerly winds to 10 knots, seas 2-3 feet.

OUTLOOK: Advisories likely on Saturday; no advisories expected for Sunday and Monday; possible small craft advisories for Tuesday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone

The heavy rain has ended with just over 2 inches falling overnight causing some flooding. Temperatures early on this Thursday morning range from 48 in Clifton down to 43 at High Point and Vernon. Winds are mainly from the northeast averaging 5-10 mph. The air quality is good with an index of 25.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 28TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 39 AVERAGE LOW: 22

RECORD HIGH: 64 – 2008 RECORD LOW: 8 – 2017

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 47 LOW: 42 PRECIPITATION: .85″

The low pressure that gave us the heavy rain overnight is moving off the Maryland coast but an upper level low will continue to give us cloudy skies with occasional light rain and drizzle. High temperatures should be in the 50s.

Still a chance of showers on Friday as the upper level low moves further offshore. Continued mild with highs in the 50s.

High pressure building into the area will cause dry conditions Saturday through at least the middle of next week. Temperatures will be cooler but will average slightly above normal as no frigid Arctic air is in sight for our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 28 – Cloudy with rain likely mainly this morning, highs in the low 50s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with rain mainly in the evening, lows in the mid 40s.

FRIDAY – DEC 29 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 50s.

SATURDAY – DEC 30 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the upper 40s.

SUNDAY – DEC 31 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – JAN 1 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – JAN 2 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 40s.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 3 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect for higher seas until 6 a.m. Friday morning. Winds northwest to 15 knots, seas 4-7 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected the rest of Friday through Tuesday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!