Good morning!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Friday morning and temperatures range from the low 20s in Clifton down to a chilly 10 degrees further inland, winds are light from the north.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 18TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 43 AVERAGE LOW: 25

RECORD HIGH: 62 – 2006 RECORD LOW: 9 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 32 LOW: 22 PRECIPITATION: .35″ SNOWFALL 3.8″ TOTAL STORM SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION: 7.8″

High pressure from the west will give us mostly sunny skies today with cold temperatures with highs again only near freezing, winds will be light.

Another sunny and cold day on Saturday early morning lows will be in the mid teens and only rise to the low 30s during the day.

Not as cold on Sunday despite mostly cloudy skies.

Dry weather is expected Monday through Wednesday with temperatures at or slightly above normal.

A strong cold front is expected to give us rain on Christmas Eve that may end as snow Christmas morning as much colder air moves into our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 18 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 30s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear and cold, low in the mid teens.

SATURDAY – DEC 19 – Sunny, high in the low 30s.

SUNDAY – DEC 20 – Mostly cloudy, high in the upper 30s.

MONDAY – DEC 21 – Partly sunny, high in the low 40s.

TUESDAY – DEC 22 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 23 – Sunny, high in the low 40s.

THURSDAY – DEC 24 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, milder, high near 50.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening for northerly winds gusting to 20 knots, seas 5-7 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Saturday through Monday; advisories possible on Tuesday.

Have a nice day and stay safe and healthy!

Good morning!

Light snow is falling across the area early on this Thursday morning and temperatures range from the low 20s in Clifton down to the upper teens further inland, winds are gusty out of the north.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 17TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 43 AVERAGE LOW: 26

RECORD HIGH: 61 – 2000 RECORD LOW: 9 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 27 LOW: 22 PRECIPITATION: .40″ SNOWFALL 5.0″

The coastal storm that has given us the snow and strong winds is now moving off the New Jersey coast, light snow will continue to mid morning. Snowfall has been less then what we forecasted with 6-8 inches accumulation but areas across upstate New York in the Binghamton area has received over two feet. We should accumulate another inch or so of snow before ending. High temperatures will struggle to reach over the freezing mark. Winds gusting to 30 mph this morning will diminish by late this afternoon.

Much quieter weather Friday through at least the middle of next week with only a slight chance of snow showers Saturday night into Sunday morning. Temperatures will be below normal Friday and Saturday and then rise to near or slight above normal Sunday through Wednesday.

Looking further ahead a storm may give us rain on Christmas Eve along with mild temperatures followed by clearing and much colder and windy weather on Christmas Day.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 17 – Cloudy with light snow ending this morning total snow accumulations 7-9 inches, becoming partly sunny by this afternoon, windy in the morning with gusts to 30 mph diminishing in the afternoon, high in the low 30s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, low in the upper teens.

FRIDAY – DEC 18 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 30s.

SATURDAY – DEC 19 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 30s.

SUNDAY – DEC 20 – Mostly cloudy, high near 40.

MONDAY – DEC 21 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.

TUESDAY – DEC 22 – Mostly cloudy, high in the low 40s.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 23 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: A gale warning is in effect until 1 p.m. for northerly winds gusting to 45 knots, seas 10-15 feet.

OUTLOOK – Advisories expected during the day on Friday for high seas, no advisories expected Friday night through Monday.

Have a nice day and stay safe and healthy!

Good morning!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures range from the low 20s in Clifton down mid teens further inland, winds are from the northeast.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 16TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 44 AVERAGE LOW: 26

RECORD HIGH: 57 – 1982 RECORD LOW: 12 – 2016

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 39 LOW: 26 PRECIPITATION: NONE

The coastal low will develop off the Carolina coast today and move to off the southern New Jersey coast by late tonight. Skies will become cloudy this morning with snow developing around 4 p.m. and become heavy at times tonight. Accumulations now are anticipated to be a little lower than the forecasted yesterday with 12-16 inches expected. Winds will gust to 30 mph causing blowing and drifting snow and possible near blizzard conditions.

The snow will taper off Thursday morning and should end by noontime followed by clearing and cold temperatures.

Mainly dry Friday through early next week, temperatures will be below normal through Saturday and rise to near normal readings Sunday into early next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 16 – A winter storm warning is in effect! Becoming cloudy by noon with snow developing around 4 p.m., breezy with highs in the low 30s.

TONIGHT: Snow heavy at times, breezy, low in the mid 20s.

THURSDAY – DEC 17 – Cloudy with snow ending in the morning then becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon, high in the low 30s. Total snow accumulations 12-16 inches.

FRIDAY – DEC 18 – Sunny, high in the low 30s.

SATURDAY – DEC 19 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 30s.

SUNDAY – DEC 20 – Partly sunny, high near 40.

MONDAY – DEC 21 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.

TUESDAY – DEC 22 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: Gale warnings effective at 1 p.m. for northeast winds gusting to 40 knots, seas 6-10 feet.

OUTLOOK – Storm warning from 6 p.m. this evening until 6 a.m. Thursday morning. Gale warnings expected the rest of Thursday morning; small craft advisories expected Thursday afternoon into the evening; no advisories expected for Friday and Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning!

Skies are mainly clear early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures range from near 30 in Clifton down to the low 20s further inland, winds are from the northwest around 10 mph.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 15TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 44 AVERAGE LOW: 27

RECORD HIGH: 66 – 2015 RECORD LOW: 10 – 2005

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 44 LOW: 33 PRECIPITATION: .26″ SNOW: TRACE

High pressure building into our area will give our area a sunny day today with seasonably cold temperatures. We may see some high clouds filter in late in the day.

The coastal storm that we have been tracking is expected to intensify off the Delaware coast and then move northeast. Snow from the storm will begin around 4 p.m. and become heavy at times Wednesday night before tapering off Thursday morning and ending by noon. Winds gusting to 35 mph will cause near blizzard conditions and a winter storm watch is in effect. Total accumulations is expected to be between 14-18 inches with some higher amounts possible.

Skies will clear by Thursday night and Friday through the weekend looks to be dry, temperatures will be below normal Friday and Saturday and near normal on Sunday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 15 – Sunny, high near 40.

TONIGHT – Increasing cloudiness, low in the low 20s.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 16 – Becoming cloudy with snow developing around 4 p.m. becoming heavy at times at night, windy with near blizzard conditions possible, high in the low 30s.

THURSDAY – DEC 17 – Snow likely in the morning with clearing late in the day, breezy, high in the low 30s. Total snow accumulations 14-18 inches.

FRIDAY – DEC 18 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 30s.

SATURDAY – DEC 19 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 30s.

SUNDAY – DEC 20 – Partly sunny, high in the low 40s.

MONDAY – DEC 21 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

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

OUTLOOK – A storm watch as been issued effective between 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon until 10 a.m. Thursday morning; small craft advisories likely to continued Thursday afternoon through Saturday mainly for high seas.

Have a nice day and stay safe and healthy!

Good morning!

Skies are cloudy early on this Monday morning and temperatures range from near 40 in Clifton down to 30 further inland, winds are light northerly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 14TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 44 AVERAGE LOW: 27

RECORD HIGH – 66 – 2015 RECORD LOW: 7 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 50 LOW: 43 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A weak low pressure will give us some precipitation that will start off as rain beginning around 9 a.m. and then change to snow by noontime before ending around 5 p.m. Accumulations will be around 1/2″ in Clifton but up to 2-3 inches across the higher elevations of northwest New Jersey. Temperatures will be much lower than the 60 degree highs we had yesterday with most readings near 40.

Tuesday will be a sunny but cold day as high pressure builds from the northwest.

Then on Wednesday a coastal storm will develop causing snow across the entire area. The snow should start around 4 p.m. and then becoming heavy at times Wednesday night before ending on Thursday morning. At this time accumulations of 12-18 inches are likely with some higher amounts possible. Winds are expected to become strong with some blizzard conditions expected. The last time we had a foot or more of snow was on March 7th, 2018 when 14 inches accumulated.

Cold and dry weather is then expected Thursday afternoon through Saturday.

A weak frontal system may give us rain or snow on Sunday with slightly milder temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 14 – Rain developing around 9 a.m. then changing to snow by noon and ending by 5 p.m., accumulations of 1/2″ possible. High near 40.

TONIGHT: Becoming mostly clear, low in the upper 20s.

TUESDAY – DEC 15 – Sunny, high near 40.

WEDNESDAY – DEC 16 – Snow beginning around 4 p.m. becoming heavy at times through Wednesday night, high in the low 30s.

THURSDAY – DEC 17 – Snow possibly heavy at times till 10 a.m. then ending around noon, total accumulations of 12-18 inches likely, high in the low 30s.

FRIDAY – DEC 18 – Sunny, high in the mid 30s.

SATURDAY – DEC 19 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 30s.

SUNDAY – DEC 20 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow, high in the low 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 2 p.m. this afternoon until 10 a.m. Tuesday morning for northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected for Tuesday; gales likely with possible storm force gusts Wednesday afternoon and night; gales still possible Thursday morning; small craft advisories likely to continue Thursday afternoon through Friday.

Have a nice day and stay safe and healthy!