Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy and light rain is falling across the area with some snow across the higher elevations to our north and west. Temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 40 in Clifton down to 30 at Vernon. Winds are gusty out of the north.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 19TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 62 AVERAGE LOW: 43

RECORD HIGH: 92 – 1976 RECORD LOW: 27 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 52 LOW: 35 PRECIPITATION: .55″

The low pressure that has been responsible for the heavy rain and strong winds is now just off the New Jersey coast and will be moving away from our area and moving to the Canadian Maritimes. Rain should end by around 7 a.m. and skies will become partly sunny this afternoon, however it will be breezy and cool.

Mainly dry weather can be expected Wednesday through the weekend. A slow moderation in temperatures with Friday being the warmest day with highs near 70. Slightly cooler on the weekend as high pressure to our east gives our area an onshore flow.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 19 – Rain ending early this morning then becoming partly sunny and continued breezy and cool, high in the low 50s.

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

WEDNESDAY – APR 20 – Sunny, high near 60.

THURSDAY – APR 21 – Mostly cloudy, high in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – APR 22 – Sunny, high near 70.

SATURDAY – APR 23 – Partly sunny, high in the low 60s.

SUNDAY – APR 24 – Partly sunny, high in the low 60s.

MONDAY – APR 25 – Partly sunny, high in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A gale warning is in effect until 10 a.m. this morning for westerly winds gusting to 40 knots, seas 8-11 feet. Small craft advisories expected to continue through tonight;

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Wednesday through Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Monday morning and temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 36 in Clifton down to a chilly 23 degrees at Walpack. Winds are mainly calm or light northwesterly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 18TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 62 AVERAGE LOW: 43

RECORD HIGH: 94 –(Easter Sunday 1976) RECORD LOW: 29 – 1990

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 50 LOW: 38 PRECIPITATION: NONE

During the day today we will see an increase in cloudiness as a low pressure develops over the southeast states and starts moving in our direction. Rain will develop by 6 p.m. tonight and become moderate to heavy late tonight along with strong easterly winds gusting 35-40 mph. The rain will taper off and should end around 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. Rainfall amounts will be between 1 and 1.5 inches. Temperatures will continue to be chilly. This system may cause some accumulating snow across higher elevations of the Poconos. Some clearing Tuesday afternoon but it will remain cool.

Quiet weather is expected Wednesday through the weekend with dry conditions and a slow moderation in temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 18 – Increasing clouds, high in the low 50s.

TONIGHT – Rain mainly after 6 p.m., strong easterly winds gusting to 40 mph. Low near 40. Rainfall amounts of 1 – 1.5 inches.

TUESDAY – APR 19 – Rain ending by 8 a.m. then becoming mostly sunny by the afternoon, breezy and cool, high in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 20 – Sunny, high near 60.

THURSDAY – APR 21 – Mostly cloudy, high in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – APR 22 – Mostly sunny, high near 70.

SATURDAY – APR 23 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 60s.

SUNDAY – APR 24 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 60s.

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

OUTLOOK – A gale warning has been posted effective between 6 p.m. this evening until 10 a.m. Tuesday morning; small craft advisories expected to continue through Tuesday night; no advisories expected Wednesday through Friday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Easter Sunday and temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 40 in Clifton down to 30 at High Point. Winds are from the northwest around 5-10 mph.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 17TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 61 AVERAGE LOW: 43

RECORD HIGH: 93 – 2002 RECORD LOW: 30 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 71 LOW: 42 PRECIPITATION: .28″

High pressure building into our area will give us a chilly day today with highs around 50 and with some gusty winds it will feel even cooler.

With clear skies early Monday morning temperatures will fall to near the freezing mark and there is a freeze watch in effect as the growing season has begun.

A rather strong low pressure system will give our area some moderate to heavy rain, mainly from Monday night into Tuesday morning. Rainfall amounts of 1- 1 1/2 inches can be expected. Some of the precipitation may be mixed with snow over the higher elevations well to our north and west.

Clearing by Tuesday afternoon but it will remain chilly with highs only in the 50s.

A stretch of dry weather is likely Wednesday through at least the start of next weekend with moderating temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 17 – Mostly sunny, breezy and cool, high in the low 50s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear and chilly, low in the low 30s, A freeze watch is in effect.

MONDAY – APR 18 – Increasing cloudiness with rain developing by evening, cool, high in the low 50s.

TUESDAY – APR 19 – Cloudy with rain mainly before 9 a.m., still cool, high in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 20 – Sunny, high near 60.

THURSDAY – APR 21 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 60s.

FRIDAY – APR 22 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 60s.

SATURDAY – APR 23 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. this evening for northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 4-7 feet.

OUTLOOK: A gale watch has been posted effective between 6 p.m. Monday night through 6 a.m. Tuesday morning; no advisories expected Wednesday and Thursday.

Happy Easter!

Good morning everyone!

Skies across the area are mostly cloudy and temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 54 in Clifton down to 51 at High Point. Winds are a little gusty out of the south.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 16TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 61 AVERAGE LOW: 42

RECORD HIGH: 89 – 2012 RECORD LOW: 28 – 2014

YESTERDAY’S HIGH 70 LOW: 49 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today will be a mild but cloudy and breezy day as a southerly flow will dominate our weather ahead of a cold front that will cross the area tonight with showers mainly after 5 p.m.

Easter Sunday will be much cooler and breezy with highs struggling to reach the low 50s, winds will be gusty out of the northwest.

Cool early next week and a low pressure system will give us some significant rain Monday night into Tuesday morning. Rainfall amounts will likely be above one inch.

Dry weather with a slow moderation in temperatures Wednesday through Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 16 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers mainly after 5 p.m., breezy, high near 70.

TONIGHT – Showers mainly before midnight, breezy and cooler, low in the low 40s.

SUNDAY – APR 17 – Mostly sunny, breezy and cool, high in the low 50s.

MONDAY – APR 18 – Increasing cloudiness with rain developing mainly after 5 p.m. high in the low 50s.

TUESDAY – APR 19 – Rain ending by early afternoon then become mostly sunny, high in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 20 – Sunny, high near 60.

THURSDAY – APR 21 – Partly sunny, high in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – APR 22 – Sunny, high in the upper 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until noon today for southerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK – Possible small craft advisories during the day on Sunday; no advisories Sunday night; advisories likely Monday and Tuesday; no advisories expected for Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend and Happy Birthday to my daughter and Long Valley weather observer Jessica!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Friday morning and temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 49 in Clifton down to 35 at Sandyston and Walpack. Winds are mainly calm or light westerly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 15TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 60 AVERAGE LOW: 42

RECORD HIGH: 80 – 2003 RECORD LOW: 30 – 1996

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 86 (New Record) LOW: 57 PRECIPITATION: .40″

After having record breaking warmth and the highest temperature since last September, today will be cooler but with still above normal temperatures as high pressure builds into our area. With mostly sunny skies highs should be near 70 degrees.

Saturday will be a mainly cloudy day but still mild ahead of a cold front that should come through late in the day or at night accompanied by some showers.

Much cooler on Easter Sunday with highs only in the 50s despite having mostly sunny skies.

Cool early next week and a low pressure system will give us rain mainly from late Monday into Tuesday morning.

Dry weather can then be expected with near normal temperatures Wednesday and Thursday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 15 – Sunny, high near 70.

TONIGHT – Increasing cloudiness, low in the low 50s.

SATURDAY – APR 16 – Cloudy with a chance of showers after 2 p.m., high near 70.

SUNDAY – APR 17 – Mostly sunny and cooler, high only in the low 50s.

MONDAY – APR 18 – Increasing cloudiness with rain developing mainly after 2 p.m., high in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY – APR 19 – Mostly cloudy with rain ending in the morning, high in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 20 – Sunny, high near 60.

THURSDAY – APR 21 – Partly sunny, high in the low 60s.

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

OUTLOOK – Advisories likely Saturday and Sunday; advisories still probably Monday and Tuesday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!