Good morning everyone!

Skies have become cloudy across the area early on this Saturday morning and there are some showers approaching the area from the west. Temperatures are mild with early readings ranging from 43 in Clifton down to 37 at Basking Ridge and Ramsey. Winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 3RD:

AVERAGE HIGH: 48 AVERAGE LOW: 31

RECORD HIGH: 67 – 1998 RECORD LOW 8 – 1976

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 46 LOW 28 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A frontal system will be moving into our area today, ahead of this system a strong southerly flow of quite mild air will cause temperatures to rise well up into the 50s. Rain should begin around daybreak and continue moderate at times till later this afternoon. The cold front associated with this system will move offshore tonight followed by clearing.

Sunday will be a cooler day but dry with mainly light winds as high pressure builds into our area.

The high pressure will continue to dominate our weather on Monday with mostly sunny skies and seasonable temperatures.

Another frontal system will give us showers Tuesday and Wednesday along with mild temperatures.

Thursday should be partly sunny and mild but another weaker frontal system may give us some showers at night followed by a dry and cooler weather for Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 3 – Cloudy, breezy and mild with showers, highs in the upper 50s, wind gusts to 30 mph. Rainfall amounts between 1/4 to 1/2 inch.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming clear later at night, low in the low 30s.

SUNDAY – DEC 4 – Sunny, high in the mid 40s.

MONDAY – DEC 5 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY – DEC 6 – Cloudy with showers, high in the mid 50s.

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

THURSDAY – DEC 8 – Partly sunny, high in the low 50s, chance of showers at night.

FRIDAY – DEC 9 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: A gale warning is in effect till 6 p.m. this evening for southerly winds gusting to 35 knots, seas 5-8 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft advisories possible early Sunday then no advisories expected Sunday afternoon through Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend but stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly clear early on this Friday morning and with nearly calm winds temperatures were quite chilly with early readings ranging from 28 in Clifton down to 18 at Pequest and Walpack.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 2ND:

AVERAGE HIGH: 48 AVERAGE LOW: 31

RECORD HIGH: 63 – 1998 RECORD LOW: 10 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 44 LOW: 30 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Strong high pressure over our area today will give us plenty of sunshine, light winds and highs a few degrees warmer than yesterday.

A frontal system will give us showers tomorrow, but with a brisk southerly flow temperatures will rise to well up into the 50s.

Dry and cooler weather can be expected Sunday and Monday as high pressure moves back into our area.

Another frontal system will give us some more showers but with again mild temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday followed by dry and cooler weather for Thursday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 2 – Sunny, high in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Increasing cloudiness, low in the upper 30s rising to the low 40s by daybreak.

SATURDAY – DEC 3 – Cloudy and mild with showers mainly before 4 p.m., high in the upper 40s, rainfall amounts averaging around 1/3 inch.

SUNDAY – DEC 4 – Mostly sunny and cooler, high in the mid 40s.

MONDAY – DEC 5 – Sunny, high in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY – DEC 6 – Cloudy and mild with showers, high in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 7 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the mid 50s.

THURSDAY – DEC 8 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – South-southwest wind to 10 knots, seas 1-2 feet.

OUTLOOK – A small craft advisory has been posted effective between midnight tonight through 6 a.m. Saturday morning; a gale watch has been issued effective between 6 a.m. Saturday morning through 6 p.m. Saturday evening; small craft advisories likely to continue Saturday night through Sunday morning then no advisories expected Sunday afternoon through Tuesday.

CLIFTON’S CLIMATE SUMMARY FOR NOVEMBER 2022.

Temperatures during the month averaged 49.0 which is around 3 degrees above normal, the high temperature was 78 on the 5th, the lowest temperature was 23 recorded on the 21st. Precipitation totaled 4.23″ which is near normal, the wettest day was on Veterans Day with 1.16″ recorded as the remnants of Hurricane Nicole moved through the area. The only snow was a few flurries on the evening of the 18th.

CLIMATE FOR THE FALL MONTHS OF 2022

Fall temperatures averaged above normal and precipitation was slightly below normal..

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone and Happy First Day of Meteorological Winter!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Thursday morning and early temperatures range from 33 in Clifton down to 28 at High Point. Winds are gusty out of the west.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 1ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 49 AVERAGE LOW: 31

RECORD HIGH: 70 – 2006 RECORD LOW: 16 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 57 LOW: 34 PRECIPITATION: 1.08″

Low pressure near Hudson Bay Canada along with high pressure over the middle of the country will combine to give us a brisk west-northwest flow of cool air today, high temperatures will be a bit below normal.

The high pressure will move over us on Friday, it will be a little chilly in the morning with clear skies and nearly calm winds but it will be milder during the day with plenty of sunshine.

A frontal system will cause showers mainly Saturday morning, ahead of the front a strong southerly flow will cause temperatures to rise well up into the 50s.

Sunday will be cooler and breezy despite plenty of sunshine.

Another frontal system may give us rain late Monday night into Tuesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 1 – Sunny, breezy and cool today, highs in the low 40s.

TONIGHT – Clear and chilly, low in the upper 20s.

FRIDAY – DEC 2 – Sunny, high in the upper 40s.

SATURDAY – DEC 3 – Rain mainly before 1 p.m., breezy and mile, high in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – DEC 4 – Mostly sunny, breezy and cooler, high in the mid 40s.

MONDAY – DEC 5 – Sunny, high in the upper 40s, chance of rain at night.

TUESDAY – DEC 6 – Mostly cloudy and milder with a chance of rain, high in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 7 – Partly sunny, high near 50.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect for westerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected during the day on Friday; advisories expected Friday night through Saturday with some gale gusts; advisories likely to continued Saturday night into Sunday morning; no advisories expected for Sunday afternoon through Monday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy to cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and early temperatures range from 36 in Clifton down to 29 at Basking Ridge. Winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR NOVEMBER 30TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 49 AVERAGE LOW: 31

RECORD HIGH; 66 – 2006 RECORD LOW – 15 – 1976

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 43 LOW: 32 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A frontal system approaching from the south and west will cause rain to develop around 10 a.m. and continue to around 6 p.m., rain may be moderate to heavy at times. Rainfall amounts will average between 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. Southerly winds will cause temperatures to rapidly rise into the 50s with wind gusts to 40 mph. The cold front associated with this system will pass our area in the evening followed by clearing with a brisk westerly wind.

Thursday will be cooler but we will have plenty of sunshine, gusty winds in the morning will slowly diminish during the afternoon.

After a chilly morning on Friday it will become milder in the afternoon along with plenty of sunshine and less wind.

Saturday will be quite mild ahead of a cold front that will likely cause showers mainly in the morning.

Sunday will be a sunny and cooler day.

Another frontal system may cause some showers Monday into Tuesday along with temperatures at or slightly above normal.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – NOV 30 – Cloudy with rain developing around 10 a.m. becoming windy and mild, high in the upper 50s, rainfall amounts of 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. Wind gusts to 40 mph possible.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy early then gradual clearing, breezy with gusts to 30 mph, low near 30.

THURSDAY – DEC 1 – Sunny, breezy and cooler, high in the mid 40s.

FRIDAY – DEC 2- Sunny, high near 50.

SATURDAY – DEC 3 – Cloudy with showers likely mainly in the morning, high near 60.

SUNDAY – DEC 4 – Sunny and cooler, high in the upper 40s.

MONDAY – DEC 5 – Partly sunny with a chance of rain, high near 50.

TUESDAY – DEC 6 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the mid 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: A gale warning has been posted effective between 10 a.m. this morning through 6 a.m. Thursday morning for southerly winds becoming westerly and gusting to 45 knots, seas 6-9 feet.

OUTLOOK: – Small craft advisories expected to continue on Thursday; no advisories expected for Friday; advisories expected on Saturday; no advisories expected for Sunday.

Despite the rain try to have a nice and safe day!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures are cooler than this time yesterday with readings ranging from 32 in Clifton down to 26 at Walpack. Winds are light and variable.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR NOVEMBER 29TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 50 AVERAGE LOW: 31

RECORD HIGH: 66 – 1990 RECORD LOW: 16 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 51 LOW: 36 PRECIPITATION: TRACE

High pressure over the area will give us a mostly sunny day with seasonably cool temperatures and much lighter winds than yesterday. We should see an increase in clouds tonight.

A frontal system will cause rain mainly from 11 a.m. tomorrow through 7 p.m. Strong southerly winds gusting 40-45 mph will cause temperatures to rise to near 60. The cold front associated with this system is expected to cross the area at night with strong westerly winds behind the front. Rainfall amounts of 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch.

Dry but cooler Thursday and Friday, Thursday will be breezy with less wind on Friday.

Saturday will be mild but a weak cold front may cause some showers in the afternoon and evening followed by cooler but dry weather for Sunday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – NOV 29 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Increasing cloudiness, low in the mid 30s.

WEDNESDAY – NOV 30 – Cloudy, windy and mild, high near 60. Wind gusting to 40-45 mph. Rainfall amounts 1/2 to 3/4″

THURSDAY – DEC 1 – Sunny, breezy and cooler, high in the mid 40s.

FRIDAY – DEC 2 – Sunny, high in the upper 40s.

SATURDAY – DEC 3 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – DEC 4 – Sunny and cooler, high in the upper 40s.

MONDAY – DEC 5 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the low 50s.

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

OUTLOOK: A gale warning has been posted effective between 10 a.m. Wednesday morning through 6 a.m. Thursday morning; small craft advisories likely to continue through the day on Thursday; no advisories expected on Friday; possible advisories again on Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!