Good morning!

Light rain is falling over much of the area early on this Friday morning and it is mild with temperatures ranging from the low 40s in Clifton down to the mid 30s further inland, winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JANUARY 3RD:

AVERAGE HIGH: 37 AVERAGE LOW: 22

RECORD HIGH: 62 – 1997 RECORD LOW: 4 – 2014

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 48 LOW: 27 PRECIPITATION: NONE

An area of low pressure will move into the area today, some light rain mainly this morning but remaining cloudy all day. Temperatures will continue to be mild.

Another area of low pressure is expected to give our area more rain late tonight into Saturday, temperatures will continue to be mild, total rainfall amounts will only be around 1/4 of an inch.

Clearing, breezy and colder on Sunday.

Monday will be mostly sunny with near seasonable temperatures.

Another weak area of low pressure may give us some light rain or snow on Tuesday followed by clearing for Wednesday and Thursday, temperatures will continue to be near seasonable levels.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JAN 3 – Cloudy with light rain mainly this morning, high near 50.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with rain mainly after midnight, low in the low 40s.

SATURDAY – JAN 4 – Cloudy with periods of light rain, high near 50.

SUNDAY – JAN 5 – Mostly sunny, breezy and cooler, high in the low 40s.

MONDAY – JAN 6 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – JAN 7 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow, high in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 8 – Mostly sunny, high near 40.

THURSDAY – JAN 9 – Sunny, high near 40.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southwest wind to 7 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected during the day on Saturday; advisories expected with some gales Saturday night into Sunday; advisories still expected Sunday night into the day on Monday; no advisories expected Monday night into Tuesday.

2019 Weather Highlights, Clifton New Jersey!

Jan 21 – High of 13 degrees lowest maximum temperature since Feb 16, 2003

Jan 30 – Arctic front caused heavy but brief snow squall .5”, Large fire Marcal in Elmwood Park

Jan 31 – 1 degree below zero, lowest temperature since February 14, 2016

Feb 4 and 5^th 63 and 67 degree high temperatures.

Feb 25 – Gusts to 40 mph 58 Newark airport.

Mar 1-4 – Snow each day 14.3 inches.

Mar 15 – 76 degrees, strong thunderstorm at night.

Apr 15 – Strong thunderstorm, highest gust at my weather station 38.4 mph.

May 10-17 – 8 straight days of measurable precipitation.

May 28 – Tornado Stanhope.

July 20 -21 98 degrees each day, heat index 111.

July – Warmest July on record, 3^rd wettest.

Aug 7 – Tornado Springfield – 2.11” rain here, 3.69” rain rate.

Sept – Driest month since October 2013.

Oct 2 – 92 degrees, highest October temperature. 96 Newark.

Oct 16 – 3.34” of rain, 29.14 lowest barometer reading since March 2015.

October – 5^th warmest, 2^nd wettest.

Nov 1 – Gusts to 40 mph causes some tree limbs to fall, 70 degrees in the early morning.

Nov – 7^th coldest.

Dec 1-3 7.2 inches of snow.

Dec – Most hours of precipitation for December.

Overall 2019 was milder and wetter than normal.

Have a nice day!

Good morning!

Skies are mostly fair early on this Thursday morning and it is colder than the last few morning with temperatures ranging from the upper 20s in Clifton down to the upper teens further inland, winds are light southwesterly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JANUARY 2ND:

AVERAGE HIGH: 37 AVERAGE LOW: 22

RECORD HIGH: 59 – 1979 RECORD LOW: 6 – 1999

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 38 LOW: 29 PRECIPITATION: NONE

After a few days of not much sunshine we will start the day today with sunny skies although we should see some increasing high clouds this afternoon, it will be milder with highs about 10 degrees warmer than yesterday. High pressure off the coast will give us a light southwest wind.

A low pressure area will give us rain late tonight into Friday morning but remain cloudy in the afternoon and night.

Another low pressure will give our area more rain Saturday into Saturday night.

Colder on Sunday with some snow possible in the morning that may give our area a dusting, further inland a couple of inches may accumulate.

Dry and seasonable cold on Monday but another area of low pressure will give us a chance of rain on Tuesday possibly changing to snow before ending Tuesday night.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JAN 2 – Sunny this morning then increasing high clouds this afternoon, milder with highs near 50.

TONIGHT – Rain mainly after 10 p.m., low around 40.

FRIDAY – JAN 3 – Rain mainly before 10 a.m., cloudy with highs around 50.

SATURDAY – JAN 4 – Rain, high near 50.

SUNDAY – JAN 5 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow in the morning, colder, high near 40.

MONDAY – JAN 6 – Partly sunny, high in the low 40s.

TUESDAY – JAN 7 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the low 40s, rain and snow likely at night.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 8 – Partly sunny, high near 40.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southwest wind to 9 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Friday into the day on Saturday; possible small craft advisories Saturday night; small craft advisories expected on Sunday with some gale gusts.

CLIFTON’S CLIMATE FOR DECEMBER 2019: Temperatures this December averaged slightly above normal. Highest temperature 59 on the 23rd, lowest temperature was 13 recorded on the 19th. Precipitation was above normal with 6.88 inches falling which made the month the 7th wettest since 1973. Snowfall was above normal with 9.3 inches accumulating mostly falling on the first 3 days of the month.

Have a nice day!

Good morning!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this first day of 2020 and there are some flurries or light sprinkles in parts of the area, temperatures range from the mid 30s in Clifton down to the upper 20s further inland, winds are a little brisk out of the west.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JANUARY 1ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 38 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 59 – 2005 RECORD LOW: 3 – 2018

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 44 LOW: 35 PRECIPITATION: .01″

Low pressure will be moving further off the Maine coast as high pressure builds into the area from the southwest, a brisk westerly flow of seasonably cool air can be expected today. Skies will be mostly cloudy early this morning with a low chance of a sprinkle or flurry, partly sunny conditions are likely this afternoon.

Thursday will be milder as a southwest flow around the high to our south, skies will be sunny.

A low pressure system will bring us precipitation Friday into Saturday but it will all fall as rain as mild air continues in our area.

Sunday through early next week should be dry with cooler temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JAN 1 – Mostly cloudy early this morning with a chance of a flurry or sprinkle, becoming partly sunny this afternoon, high in the low 40s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, low in the upper 20s.

THURSDAY – JAN 2 – Sunny, high near 50.

FRIDAY – JAN 3 – Rain, high near 50.

SATURDAY – JAN 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – JAN 5 – Partly sunny, breezy and cooler, high in the low 40s.

MONDAY – JAN 6 – Partly sunny, high in the low 40s.

TUESDAY – JAN 7 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday morning for westerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 4-7 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Thursday through Friday night; possible small craft advisories during the day on Saturday; advisories expected Saturday night through Sunday.

Everyone have a Happy and healthy 2020!

Good morning!

Skies are cloudy on this last morning of 2019 and temperatures are above normal ranging from the mid 30s in Clifton down to 30 further inland, there is a light northerly wind.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 31ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 38 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 58 – 1992 RECORD LOW: 6 – 2017

YESTERDAY’S HIGH; 39 LOW: 35 PRECIPITATION: 1.15″ (storm total: 1.43″)

The low pressure that was responsible for the rain and windy conditions with even a rumble of thunder is south of Long Island this morning and will be moving further offshore. After early overcast skies we should become mostly sunny, breezy and mild. Cloudy again tonight as a weak trough moves through the area which may produce snow flurries to our north and west. Temperatures at midnight will be in the mid 30s.

New Year’s Day with be mostly sunny, breezy and a little cooler as high pressure builds into the area.

Thursday looks to be milder as high pressure moves offshore and a southwest flow develops.

Quite mild with rain likely Friday into Saturday.

Clearing and cooler but still with slightly above normal temperatures Sunday into Monday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 31 – Becoming mostly sunny and breezy, high in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy in the evening then clearing, low around 30.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – JAN 1 – Mostly sunny and breezy, high in the low 40s.

THURSDAY – JAN 2 – Sunny, high near 50.

FRIDAY – JAN 3 – Rain likely, high near 50.

SATURDAY – JAN 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the mid 50s.

SUNDAY – JAN 5 – Partly sunny, high in the low 40s.

MONDAY – JAN 6 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday evening for northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 5-8 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Wednesday night through the Saturday morning; advisories possible Saturday afternoon and night.

Have a very nice and safe New Year’s Eve!

Good morning!

Rain is falling over much of the area early on this Monday morning and temperatures range from the upper 30s in Clifton down to 31 at High Point, winds are brisk out of the northeast.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR DECEMBER 30TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 38 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 61 – 1984 RECORD LOW: 2 -1987

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 42 LOW 34 PRECIPITATION: .28″

Low pressure over the Great Lakes will move through our region today giving us periods of rain that will taper off to drizzle by tonight. A warm front will stay to our south, high temperatures here will be in the 40s but the temperatures will rise to the 60s across southern New Jersey. Additional rain amounts of around 1/2 inch is expected.

Drizzle will end late tonight followed by partial clearing on Tuesday as the storm moves away from the area, temperatures behind the system will still be on the mild side. Temperatures at midnight as the ball drops will be in the mid 30s and there will be a brisk westerly wind.

New Year’s Day will be seasonably mild and dry but still be a bit breezy.

Another low pressure system will likely give us more rain late Thursday night continuing on Friday, some areas well north and west of our area may have a wintery mix at the start of the precipitation before changing to all rain.

Rain will end by Saturday morning and the rest of the weekend looks dry. Temperatures will be mild on Saturday and somewhat cooler on Sunday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – DEC 30 – Cloudy with rain, high in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with drizzle likely, low in the mid 30s.

TUESDAY – DEC 31 – Partly sunny, high near 50.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – JAN 1 – Sunny, high in the low 40s.

THURSDAY – JAN 2 – Sunny, high in the upper 40s, chance of rain at night.

FRIDAY – JAN 3– Mostly cloudy with rain likely, high in the upper 40s.

SATURDAY – JAN 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, high in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – JAN 5 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

MARINE FORECAST: A gale warning is in effect until 7 p.m. this evening for easterly winds gusting to 35 knots, seas 5-8 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft advisories likely Tuesday and Wednesday; no advisories expected Thursday and Friday.

Despite the rain try to have a nice day today!