Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Thursday morning and some rain continue to fall in parts of the area with snow being reported across the higher elevations to our north and west. Temperatures range from 35 in Clifton down to 31 at High Point and Vernon. Winds have diminished but still a little gusty out of the northwest. The air quality is moderate with an index of 52.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 4TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 56 AVERAGE LOW: 38

RECORD HIGH: 79 – 1974 RECORD LOW: 25 – 1995

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 42 LOW: 38 PRECIPITATION: 1.63″

The coastal storm that gave us the heavy rain and strong winds yesterday is moving off the New England coast as an upper level low is over the mid-west. Today will remain mostly cloudy with a chance of mainly light showers through this evening. Winds will be much lighter but still gust to 20-25 mph at times.

The upper level low will slowly move through the area on Friday, skies will continue to be mostly cloudy with only a slight chance of a shower, Temperatures both today and on Friday will be below normal.

Finally an extended period of dry weather Saturday through the middle of next week. Temperatures will be below normal on Saturday, near normal on Sunday then above normal Monday through Wednesday.

The weather for the solar eclipse still looks good with only some broken high clouds possible.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APRIL 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs near 50.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, lows in the mid 30s.

FRIDAY – APRIL 5 – Partly sunny in the morning then become mostly cloudy in the afternoon, highs near 50.

SATURDAY – APRIL 6 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – APRIL 7 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 50s.

MONDAY – APRIL 8 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

TUESDAY – APRIL 9 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 10 – Partly sunny, highs near 60.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. this evening for northerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 7-12 feet.

OUTLOOK: Small craft advisories possibly continuing Friday and Saturday; no advisories expected for Sunday and Monday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Rain again is falling over the area and temperatures are mostly in the upper 30s to near 40. Winds are a little gusty out of the east. The air quality is good with an index of 36.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 3RD:

AVERAGE HIGH: 56 AVERAGE LOW: 37

RECORD HIGH: 78 – 1981 RECORD LOW: 25 – 2008

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 47 LOW: 42 PRECIPITATION: 1.02″

A coastal low pressure area will be moving up the coast today giving us more rain which will likely be heavy at times especially this afternoon and tonight. Winds will increase with easterly gusts to above 40 mph possible and a wind advisory will be in effect. Also a flood watch is in effect for rainfall amounts of 2-3″ likely with higher amounts possible. There may even a few rumbles of thunder.

The low pressure will slowly move off the New England coast on Thursday and wrap around moisture will cause showers possible mixed with snow mainly across higher elevations to our north and west.

The low pressure will only slowly move further away on Friday, we may see some clearing during the day but there still will be a low chance of some showers.

Finally dry weather is likely Saturday through early next week. Temperatures will be slightly below normal on Saturday, near normal on Sunday and then rise to above normal readings early next week.

The weather for the solar eclipse still looks good but there may be some high broken clouds at times.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APRIL 3 – Rain, heavy at times with isolated thunderstorms, very windy with gusts to 45 mph likely. A flood watch is in effect.

TONIGHT – Rain heavy at times with isolated thunderstorms, very windy with gusts to 45 mph slowly diminishing after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Total rainfall amounts 2-3 inches likely.

THURSDAY – APRIL 4 – Cloudy with showers, highs near 50.

FRIDAY – APRIL 5 – Partly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy in the afternoon with a slight chance of a shower, highs near 50.

SATURDAY – APRIL 6 – Partly sunny in the morning, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, highs in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – APRIL 7 – Sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

MONDAY – APRIL 8 – Sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY – APRIL 9 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A storm warning is in effect until 10 p.m. tonight for northeast winds gusting to 50 knots, seas 9-14 feet.

OUTLOOK: Small craft advisories expected for Thursday and Friday; no advisories expected for the weekend.

CLIFTON’S CLIMATE SUMMARY FOR MARCH 2024:

The average temperature for the month was 46.1 degrees and was the 5th warmest March since 1973. The highest temperature was 76 degrees on the 14th and the lowest was 24 degrees set on the 1st and again on the 22nd. Rainfall was well above normal also with 9.27″ recorded which was the 4th wettest since 1973. Snowfall was only a trace.

Have a good day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures range from 45 in Clifton down to 37 at High Point. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is good with an index of 47.

AVERAGE HIGH: 56 AVERAGE LOW: 37

RECORD HIGH: 70 – 2010 RECORD LOW: 26 – 2021

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 52 LOW: 45 PRECIPITATION: .04″

Note: On this date in 2018 we received 6.5 inches of snow!

A low pressure moving along a stationary front to our south will give us cloudy skies with rain developing this morning and continuing through tonight. With the clouds and onshore winds, high temperatures will mainly be in the 40s. Rainfall amounts of 1″ expected through tonight.

An even stronger coastal low pressure will develop and move up the coast giving us more rain that may be heavy at times. Winds will be stronger with gusts to above 35 mph possible from the east. Highs again will only be in the 40s. Another 1 1/2″ of rain expected.

Rain is still likely on Thursday as the coastal low moves off the New England coast and some wrap around moisture in our area, however the higher elevations to our north and west may have some snow.

Mainly dry weather Friday through next Monday with a slow moderation in temperatures. The forecast still looks mostly sunny for the solar eclipse on Monday afternoon.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APRIL 2 – Rain developing by 8 a.m. highs in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Rain, lows in the low 40s. Rainfall amounts around 1 inch.

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 3 – Rain possibly heavy at times with strong easterly winds to 40 mph, highs in the mid 40s. Additional rainfall of 1 1/2″ likely.

THURSDAY – APRIL 4 – Cloudy with rain likely, highs near 50.

FRIDAY – APRIL 5 – Partly sunny, highs near 50.

SATURDAY – APRIL 6 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – APRIL 7 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

MONDAY – APRIL 8 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory will be in effect from noon today through 6 p.m. this evening for northeast winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK: A gale warning has been posted effective between 6 p.m. this evening through 8 p.m. Wednesday night; small craft advisories expected Thursday and Friday; no advisories expected for the weekend.

Have a nice day and please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly cloudy early on this first day of April and temperatures are mild with readings ranging from 47 in Clifton down to 38 at Sandyston and Walpack. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is good with an index of 43.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 1ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 55 AVERAGE LOW: 37

RECORD HIGH: 80 – 2016 RECORD LOW: 24 – 2003

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 62 LOW: 44 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today will be cloudy and not as mild as a stationary front to our south along with weak low pressure moving along the front will give us a chance of showers later this morning and ending by early this afternoon. Rainfall amounts will average less than 1/10th of an inch.

After a brief break rain will again develop Tuesday morning and continue through Wednesday night with rain possible heavy at times especially on Wednesday as a stronger low pressure system moves along the front to our south. Rainfall amounts will average between 1-3 inches.

Showers will continue on Thursday as an upper level low moves through the area. Some higher elevations to our north and west may have snow mixed in with the rain.

Finally we dry out on Friday as high pressure builds into the area but it will remain cool with gusty winds.

At this point the weekend looks dry with a slow moderation in temperatures as high pressure dominates our weather.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APRIL 1 – Cloudy with a chance of rain ending by early this afternoon, highs in the mid 50s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, lows in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – APRIL 2 – Rain, highs in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 3 – Rain possibly heavy at times, breezy, highs in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY – APRIL 4 – Cloudy with rain likely, breezy, highs in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – APRIL 5 – Partly sunny and breezy, highs near 50.

SATURDAY – APRIL 6 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – APRIL 7 – Sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Easterly winds to 10 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: Advisories probable Tuesday through Thursday with gale force winds possible Tuesday night through Wednesday; advisories conditions may persist on Friday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies have become mostly clear early on this Easter Sunday and temperatures are mild with readings ranging from 45 in Clifton down to 37 at Hackettstown and Sandyston. Winds are from the northwest averaging 5-10 mph. The air quality is good with an index of 40.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 31ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 55 AVERAGE LOW: 35

RECORD HIGH: 85 – 1998 RECORD LOW: 20 – 1991

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 62 LOW 38 PRECIPITATION: .02″

Weak high pressure will give us a very nice Easter Sunday with plenty of sunshine, lighter winds and mild temperatures with highs near 60.

A low pressure area along a stationary front to our south will give us rain mainly from around 5 a.m. Monday morning through 2 p.m. Monday afternoon. High temperatures will be lower with readings around 50.

After a brief break in the rain Monday afternoon and night a stronger low pressure area will give us rain possibly heavy from before dawn on Tuesday through Wednesday night. Highs both days will only be in the 40s.

The low pressure will then move offshore but there still may be some showers on Thursday.

Dry weather expected on Friday but it will be breezy with cool temperatures continuing.

At this point the weekend looks to be dry with moderating temperatures that should extend into next Monday providing excellent weather for the solar eclipse.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MARCH 31 – Mostly sunny, highs near 60.

TONIGHT – Increasing cloudiness with rain developing before dawn, lows in the mid 40s.

MONDAY – APRIL 1 – Rain, mainly ending by 2 p.m., highs near 50.

TUESDAY – APRIL 2 – Rain developing before dawn and continuing through Tuesday night, highs in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 3 – Rain, highs in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY – APRIL 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – APRIL 5 – Partly sunny and breezy, highs near 50.

SATURDAY – APRIL 6 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – West-northwest winds to 10 knots, seas 1-2 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Monday; advisories probable Tuesday through Thursday.

Happy Easter to all that celebrate!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from 39 in Clifton down to 32 at High Point. Winds are still gusty out of the northwest. The air quality is good with an index of 34.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 30TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 54 AVERAGE LOW: 36

RECORD HIGH: 84 – 1998 RECORD LOW: 23 – 2008

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 55 LOW: 39 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today we will start off mostly sunny but we should see an increase in clouds this afternoon as a weak area of low pressure approaches our area. Some showers are likely mainly between 8 p.m. tonight through 2 a.m. Sunday morning.

Very nice weather for Easter Sunday with mostly sunny skies with highs near 60 degrees.

Rather cool and damp weather much of next week as a series of low pressure systems will move along a stationary front to our south. Most high temperatures will only be in the 40s.

The chances of rain should end by Thursday afternoon and Friday looks to be a little milder but breezy.

Dry weather is becoming more likely with milder temperatures next weekend that should extend into next Monday for the solar eclipse.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MARCH 30 – Increasing cloudiness, highs near 60.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers mainly before 2 a.m., lows in the low 40s.

EASTER SUNDAY – MARCH 31 – Mostly sunny, highs near 60.

MONDAY – APRIL 1 – Cloudy with rain likely, highs near 50.

TUESDAY – APRIL 2 – Cloudy with rain, highs in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 3 – Cloudy with rain, highs in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY – APRIL 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – APRIL 5 – Mostly sunny and breezy, highs in the low 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Westerly winds to 15 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Sunday and Monday; advisories probable Tuesday and Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy to cloudy early on this Friday morning and temperatures range from 41 in Clifton down to 32 at High Point. Winds are gusty out of the northwest. The air quality is good with an index of 34.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 29TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 54 AVERAGE LOW: 35

RECORD HIGH: 83 – 1985 RECORD LOW: 22 – 2015

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 48 LOW: 43 PRECIPITATION: .42″

The storm that gave us the rain yesterday is moving well east of Cape Cod and will move to the Canadian Maritime region today as high pressure builds from the west. We should have mostly sunny skies after early morning cloudiness and it will be breezy with some gusts to 25 mph. Temperatures will be seasonably mild.

Mainly dry weather for the weekend except for a chance of light rain Saturday night as a weak disturbance moves through the area. Easter Sunday may be the best weather day with light winds, plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures with highs near 60.

Unsettled weather returns for Monday through Wednesday with periods of rain likely. High temperatures will be a little below normal and overnight lows will be a little above normal.

We should clear out on Thursday but it will be breezy.

Looking further ahead the computer models are indicating a warming trend starting Friday and last through early the following week. At this time the weather looks good for the solar eclipse on the 8th with mostly fair skies and mild temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MARCH 29 – Becoming mostly sunny and breezy, highs in the mid 50s.

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

SATURDAY – MARCH 30 – Increasing cloudiness, breezy, highs in the upper 50s. Chance of light rain at night.

EASTER SUNDAY – MARCH 31 – Partly sunny, highs near 60.

MONDAY – APRIL 1 – Mostly cloudy with rain likely, highs in the low 50s.

TUESDAY – APRIL 2 – Cloudy with rain, highs near 50.

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 3 – Mostly cloudy with rain likely, highs in the low 50s.

THURSDAY – APRIL 4 – Partly sunny and breezy, highs in the low 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: West-northwest winds to 25 knots, seas 3 feet.

OUTLOOK: Small craft advisories likely Saturday morning; no advisories expected Saturday afternoon through Tuesday; advisories expected Wednesday and Thursday with possible gale gusts.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Light rain is falling over much of the area early on this Thursday morning and temperatures are mild with readings ranging from 45 in Clifton down to 40 at High Point. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 53.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 28TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 53 AVERAGE LOW: 35

RECORD HIGH: 82 – 1989 RECORD LOW: 19 – 1990

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 50 LOW: 40 PRECIPITATION: .08″

A low pressure system will give us periods of rain today into this evening, an additional 1/2 inch of rain can be expected, with more rain to our east and less to our west.

As the low pressure moves offshore high pressure will then build into the area. Skies will become mostly sunny with near seasonable temperatures, however it will be rather breezy with some gusts to 30 mph.

Nice weather for the weekend with plenty of sunshine both day with slightly above normal temperatures.

Unsettled weather through the middle of next week with chance of rain through this period, Tuesday has the highest likelihood of rain. Temperatures will be near seasonable levels.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MARCH 28 – Cloudy with periods of rain, highs in the low 50s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with rain ending this evening, lows in the upper 30s.

FRIDAY – MARCH 29 – Becoming mostly sunny and breezy, highs in the mid 50s, wind gusts to 30 mph likely.

SATURDAY – MARCH 30 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

EASTER SUNDAY – MARCH 31 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

MONDAY – APRIL 1 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, highs in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY – APRIL 2 – Cloudy with rain likely, highs in the low 50s.

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 3 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, highs in the low 50s.

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

OUTLOOK: A gale warning has been posted effective between 6 p.m. this evening through 10 a.m. Friday morning; small craft advisories expected Friday afternoon through Saturday morning; no advisories expected Saturday afternoon through Sunday night.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures are milder than the last few early mornings with readings ranging from 40 in Clifton down to 35 at High Point. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is good with an index of 26.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 27TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 52 AVERAGE LOW: 35

RECORD HIGH: 81 – 1998 RECORD LOW: 17 – 1990

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 53 LOW: 36 PRECIPITATION: NONE

The high pressure that gave us rather nice weather the last 2 days is weakening as a low pressure system approaches our area from the west. Today will be a cloudy day with a chance of drizzle or light rain. Highs will be near seasonable levels. The winds will be very light to calm throughout the day.

The low pressure system will give us rain on Thursday, rainfall amounts should average between 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch.

High pressure will then build into the area from the northwest on Friday and will be a breezy day with near seasonable temperatures.

The weekend looks to be dry except for a weak disturbance that may cause some showers before dawn on Easter Sunday. Temperatures will be mild with highs both days near 60 degrees.

After a mainly dry Monday another frontal system may give us some showers on Monday night into Tuesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MARCH 27 – Cloudy with a chance of light rain or drizzle, highs in the mid 50s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with periods of light rain or drizzle, lows in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY – MARCH 28 – Cloudy with periods of rain and drizzle, highs in the low 50s.

FRIDAY – MARCH 29 – Partly sunny and breezy, highs in the low 50s.

SATURDAY – MARCH 30 – Mostly sunny, highs near 60. chance of showers after midnight.

EASTER SUNDAY – MARCH 31 – Partly sunny with a chance of early showers, highs near 60.

MONDAY – APRIL 1 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 50s, chance of rain at night.

TUESDAY – APRIL 2 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, highs in the low 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect for high seas until 6 p.m. Thursday evening. Winds light and variable, seas 4-7 feet.

OUTLOOK: A gale watch has been issued from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon; no advisories are expected for Saturday and Sunday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures range from 36 in Clifton down to 28 at Walpack. Winds are mainly light from the north-northeast. The air quality is good with an index of 28.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 26TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 52 AVERAGE LOW: 35

RECORD HIGH: 81- 2021 RECORD LOW: 21 – 2014

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 54 LOW: 32 PRECIPITATION: NONE

The high pressure that gave us nice weather yesterday is moving offshore and an onshore flow will bring more cloudiness today along with slightly cooler temperatures with highs in the 40s.

Milder on Wednesday but a weak warm front will continue to give us mostly cloudy skies with a chance of drizzle or light rain, highs will be in the 50s.

A coastal low pressure system will give us rain on Thursday with rainfall amounts around one inch.

Mainly dry Friday through the weekend with near seasonable temperatures as a weak area of high pressure builds into our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MARCH 26 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with a chance of light rain or drizzle, lows in the low 40s.

WEDNESDAY – MARCH 27 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain or drizzle, highs in the mid 50s.

THURSDAY – MARCH 28 – Rain, highs in the low 50s.

FRIDAY – MARCH 29 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 50s.

SATURDAY – MARCH 30 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

EASTER SUNDAY – MARCH 31 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

MONDAY – APRIL 1 – Partly sunny with a chance of a shower, highs in the mid 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday morning for northeast winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 8-10 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Wednesday night; advisories expected Thursday through Saturday with possible gales on Friday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!