Good morning!

Skies are cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and there is fog and some drizzle in the area. Once again it is unseasonably mild with readings ranging from the mid 40s in Clifton down to the upper 30s further inland, winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR FEBRUARY 26TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 43 AVERAGE LOW: 27

RECORD HIGH: 62 – 2002 RECORD LOW: 0 – 1990

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 52 LOW: 44 PRECIPITATION: .15″

A weak frontal system in our area will give us cloudy skies again today with some drizzle and fog this morning, most of the rest of the daylight hours will be dry except for a possible shower this afternoon, temperatures will continue to be above normal.

A stronger low pressure area will move to our west and north tonight causing heavier showers mainly late tonight into early Thursday morning, rainfall amounts will be around 1/2 to 3/4″. There is a chance of rumble of thunder or two.

The low pressure will then move to our northeast and a brisk westerly flow of much drier air will develop, skies will become partly sunny by the afternoon.

High pressure will dominate our weather Friday through the weekend with dry conditions and colder temperatures.

Milder next week with a chance of showers on Tuesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 26 – Cloudy with some drizzle and fog this morning and a chance of showers this afternoon, high near 50.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with showers and an isolated thunderstorm, low in the upper 30s.

THURSDAY – FEB 27 – Chance of a shower in the morning then becoming partly sunny and breezy, high in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – FEB 28 – Mostly sunny, high near 40.

SATURDAY – FEB 29 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 30s.

SUNDAY – MAR 1 – Sunny, high near 40.

MONDAY – MAR 2 – Sunny, high in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – MAR 3 – Mostly cloudy and milder with a chance of showers, high in the mid 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – East-northeast winds to 10 knots, seas less than 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – A small craft advisory is posted effective between 9 p.m. tonight until 6 a.m. Thursday morning; a gale watch has been posted effective between 6 a.m. Thursday morning until 6 p.m. Friday evening; small craft advisory likely Friday night; no advisories expected Saturday and Sunday.

Have a nice day!

Good morning!

Skies are mainly cloudy across the area this morning and there are some sprinkles falling across parts of northwest New Jersey, temperatures are unseasonably mild with readings ranging from the mid 40s in Clifton down to the mid 30s further inland, winds are calm or light southwesterly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR FEBRUARY 25TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 42 AVERAGE LOW: 27

RECORD HIGH: 69 – 1976 RECORD LOW: 4 – 1990

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 62 LOW: 34 PRECIPITATION: NONE.

A weak area of low pressure centered over the Tennessee valley will cause cloudy skies in our area with periods of light rain mainly this afternoon and tonight. With the clouds and rain, temperatures will be lower than the warm day we had yesterday, but still be above normal.

The weak frontal system will continue to cause cloudy skies on Wednesday with periods of light rain or drizzle.

A stronger low pressure will cause heavier showers and even a few rumbles of thunder Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. As colder air moves in behind the storm the precipitation may mix with snow early Thursday before ending, especially across the higher terrain of northwest New Jersey and the Poconos.

Clearing on Thursday but it will be breezy, temperatures will be slightly above normal.

Fair and cold weather Friday through the weekend.

After the three day period of cold temperatures it looks like mild weather will return for much of next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 25 – Cloudy with light rain likely mainly this afternoon, high in the low 50s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with light rain likely in the evening and a chance of light rain or drizzle later at night, low in the low 40s.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 26 – Cloudy with fog and a chance of light rain or drizzle, high near 50. Showers with possible thunderstorms at night.

THURSDAY – FEB 27 – Chance of shower possibly mixing with snow in the morning then becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon, high in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – FEB 28 – Mostly sunny, high near 40.

SATURDAY – FEB 29 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 30s.

SUNDAY – MAR 1 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 30s.

MONDAY – MAR 2 – Sunny, high in the mid 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas less than 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected for much of the day on Wednesday; advisories likely Wednesday night; advisories continuing on Thursday with possible gales; advisories continuing for Friday into Saturday.

Have a nice day!

Good morning!

Skies are mainly clear early on this Monday morning and with calm winds there is once again a wide range in temperatures with readings in the upper 30s in Clifton down to a chilly 18 degrees at Walpack.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR FEBRUARY 24TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 42 AVERAGE LOW: 26

RECORD HIGH: 75 – 2017 RECORD LOW: -1 – 2015

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 57 LOW: 32 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure off the coast will continue to give us a mild southerly flow of air, daytime temperatures will be similar to yesterday with highs in the upper 50s. We will have mostly sunny skies most of the day but we should see an increase in clouds toward evening.

Light rain is likely on Tuesday as a weak low pressure moves into the area, highs will be cooler than today due to cloudy skies but still above normal. Rainfall amounts will be less than 1/4″.

A stronger frontal system will likely give our area heavier rain Wednesday afternoon and evening with even a chance of a couple of thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts will be between 1/2 and 1 inch.

Sunshine returns on Thursday with slightly cooler temperatures.

Dry but colder weather can be expected Friday through the weekend.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 24 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, low in the low 40s.

TUESDAY – FEB 25 – Cloudy with light rain likely mainly in the afternoon and night, high near 50.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 26 – Cloudy with a chance of light rain or drizzle in the morning with showers likely in the afternoon, high near 50. Showers and possibly some thunderstorms at night.

THURSDAY – FEB 27 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – FEB 28 – Sunny, high near 40.

SATURDAY – FEB 29 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 30s.

SUNDAY – MAR 1 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 30s.

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

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected on Tuesday; advisories possible during the day on Wednesday; advisories expected Wednesday night through Friday.

Have a nice day!

Good morning!

Skies are mainly clear early on this Sunday morning and with the clear skies and mainly calm winds there is a large difference in temperatures with the low 30s in Clifton down to a chilly 13 degrees at Walpack.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR FEBRUARY 23RD:

AVERAGE HIGH: 42 AVERAGE LOW: 26

RECORD HIGH: 69 – 2017 RECORD LOW: 4 – 2015

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 52 LOW: 26 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure over the southeast states will continue to give our area a mild southwest flow, high temperatures today will be a few degrees higher than yesterday.

Monday will be quite mild again but we should see an increase in clouds as the day progresses.

Periods of rain is likely Tuesday through Wednesday night, the rain will be light on Tuesday but heavier on Wednesday with about an inch of rain possible.

Dry on Thursday with temperatures a little above normal but a cold front is expected to come through dry at night followed by colder than normal temperatures Friday into next weekend.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY-FEB 23 – Sunny, high in the mid 50s.

TONIGHT – Clear, low in the low 30s.

MONDAY – FEB 24 – Increasing cloudiness, high in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY – FEB 25 – Cloudy with light rain likely, high near 50.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 26 – Cloudy with rain likely, high near 50.

THURSDAY – FEB 27 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – FEB 28 – Partly sunny and colder, high in the upper 30s.

SATURDAY – FEB 29 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 30s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – South-southwest winds to 10 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Monday and Tuesday; advisories likely Wednesday and Thursday with possible gale gusts late Thursday.

Enjoy the nice mild weather again today!

Good morning!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from the upper 20s in Clifton down to the upper teens further inland, winds are light southwesterly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR FEBRUARY 22ND:

AVERAGE HIGH: 41 AVERAGE LOW: 26

RECORD HIGH: 71 – 1997 RECORD LOW: 12 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 36 LOW: 18 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Very nice weather this weekend as high pressure over the southeast states will give our area a southwesterly flow of milder air today and tomorrow, with light winds and mostly sunny skies both days.

The high pressure will continue to be in control of our weather on Monday with continued mild temperatures but we should see some increase in clouds late in the day.

A couple of low pressure areas will give us periods of rain Tuesday through Thursday with the heaviest rain expected Wednesday night into Thursday.

Fair weather returns for Friday with cooler temperatures and gusty winds.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 22 – Sunny, high near 50.

TONIGHT – Clear, low in the upper 20s.

SUNDAY – FEB 23 – Sunny, high in the mid 50s.

MONDAY – FEB 24 – Increasing clouds, high in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY – FEB 25 – Cloudy with a chance of light rain, mainly in the afternoon and evening, high near 50.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 26 – Cloudy with rain likely mainly in the afternoon and at night, high in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY – FEB 27 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high near 50.

FRIDAY – FEB 28 – Partly sunny, breezy and colder, high in the upper 30s.

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

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Sunday through Tuesday; advisories expected on Wednesday.

Enjoy the nice and mild weather this weekend!