SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2017  6:12 A.M.

We have cloudy skies early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from the upper 20s in the Clifton area to the low 20s further inland, winds are light.

Today we will have cloudy skies this morning with possible breaks of sunshine this afternoon as a weak warm front crosses the area, temperatures will rise into the 40s which is more than 10 degrees higher than the low 30s that was recorded yesterday.

On Sunday a low pressure area will move into the area and quickly develop just to our northeast, the computer models have come in colder with this system so expect a wintery mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow during the day changing to rain in our area but well inland significant ice and snow will continue, a winter weather advisory will be in effect for northwest New Jersey, the Poconos and the Hudson Valley. Snow and sleet accumulations around 1 inch with higher amounts inland.

The storm will move off the New England coast on Monday and the pressure gradient will cause very strong winds in our area with gusts 40-50 mph possible, skies will be partly sunny.

Mainly dry weather most of next week although some computer models have a storm for Wednesday close enough to give us rain or snow but at this point we will keep the forecast dry. Temperatures next week will be at or slightly above normal for mid-February.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY-FEB 11 – Mostly cloudy, high in the mid 40s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with a chance of rain and snow after 1 a.m., low in the low 30s.

SUNDAY – FEB 12 – Cloudy with a mix of snow, sleet, rain and freezing rain changing to all rain in the afternoon, high near 40, possible accumulation 1 inch, higher inland.

MONDAY – FEB 13- Partly sunny and very windy, high in the low 40s.

TUESDAY – FEB 14 – Partly sunny, high in the low 40s.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 15 – Partly sunny, high in the low 40s.

THURSDAY – FEB 16 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 30s.

FRIDAY – FEB 17 – Mostly sunny, high near 40.

MARINE FORECAST:  Small craft advisory in effect till 11 a.m. this morning for southwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 2-3 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected during the day on Sunday;  storm watch will be in effect from late Sunday night till late Monday afternoon; no advisories expected during the day on Tuesday but small craft advisories likely Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Have a wonderful weekend!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017  6:01 A.M.

Skies are mostly fair early on this Friday morning and temperatures have fallen to the upper teens in the Clifton area to the low teens further inland, winds are brisk out of the west.  Some black ice are on untreated roads and sidewalks so be careful heading out this morning.  Here in Clifton I recorded 8.5 inches of snow from yesterday’s storm.

Today will be a dry and cold day as high pressure builds into the area, winds will be a little gusty this morning but diminish by this afternoon.  A weak warm front approaching the area will cause increasing cloudiness tonight with a some light snow late tonight into Saturday morning, at this time accumulations will range from a dusting to an inch.

Milder on Saturday as another high pressure moves into our area, temperatures will reach the 40s.

Rain is likely on Sunday as a storm develops and moves north of the area, this storm will rapidly strengthen and cause more heavy snow for New England on Monday.  Here it will be dry on Monday but quite windy.

Seasonable temperature Tuesday through Thursday of next week, some models are indicating another storm for Wednesday but at this point most areas will stay dry.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 10 – Increasing cloudiness, high near 30.

TONIGHT – Light snow likely from 9 p.m till 3 a.m., low in the mid 20s.

SATURDAY – FEB 11 – Mostly cloudy and milder, high in the mid 40s.

SUNDAY – FEB 12 – Cloudy with rain likely, high in the low 40s.

MONDAY – FEB 13 – Mostly sunny and windy, high near 40.

TUESDAY – FEB 14 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 15 – Partly sunny, high in the low 40s.

THURSDAY – FEB 16 – Mostly sunny, high near 40.

MARINE FORECAST:  Small craft advisory in effect till 5 p.m. this afternoon for westerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK – Advisories possible late tonight; no advisories expected over the weekend; possible gales on Monday with conditions lowering below advisory levels on Tuesday.

Have a nice day!

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2017  6:00 A.M.

Snow is falling over the area on this Thursday morning and temperatures that were around 40 at midnight have fallen to the upper 20s in the Clifton area and to the low 20s further inland, winds are gusty out of the north, about an inch and a half of snow has already accumulated as of 6 a.m.

Snow will be heavy this morning with snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour possible, the snow should taper off this afternoon but not before 8-12 inches have fallen across most of the area with possible higher amounts, strong gusty northerly winds will cause blowing and drifting snow through this afternoon.  Temperatures will continue to fall with afternoon highs only in the low to mid 20s.  Clearing by this evening but it will be very cold with temperatures falling to the low teens by Friday morning.

High pressure over the area on Friday will give us dry and very cold conditions but with diminishing winds.

A weak warm front approaching the area will give us a chance of light snow Friday night.

Milder weather for the weekend with highs reaching the 40s.  Another trough will give us a good chance of light rain on Sunday.

Later Monday into Tuesday should be dry and seasonably mild but another storm system may give us rain or snow on Wednesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 9 – Snow heavy at times mainly this morning, highs falling through the 20s, winds gusting to 35 mph. Accumulations 8-12 inches.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy and very cold with diminishing winds, low in the low teens.

FRIDAY – FEB 10 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 20s, chance of light snow at night.

SATURDAY – FEB 11 – Mostly cloudy and not as cold, high in the low 40s.

SUNDAY – FEB 12 – Cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the low 40s.

MONDAY – FEB 13 — Mostly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – FEB 14 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 15 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow, high near 40.

MARINE FORECAST:  Storm warning in effect till 10 p.m. tonight for northeast winds becoming northwest and gusting to 50 knots, seas 7-11 feet.

OUTLOOK – Possible small craft conditions at tunes Friday through Monday.

Enjoy the snow and stay safe!

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2017  6:10 A.M.

We have cloudy skies early on this Wednesday morning and there is considerable fog, temperatures range from the upper 30s in the Clifton area to the low 30s further inland, winds are light.  A warm front is across the central part of New Jersey, south of the warm front temperatures are now in the upper 50s to the low 60s.

The warm front will move north of us this morning with tempertures rising rapidly into the 50s and close to 60 by noon today with some record high temperatures likely.  A cold front will come through dry early this afternoon and temperatures will fall into the 40s by sunset.

A low pressure storm will move to Virginia and then off the coast on Thursday look for snow to develop around 3 a.m. and become quite heavy at times for the morning commute when snowfall amounts may be falling at a rate of 2 inches per hour, there is even a chance of some thundersnow, accumulations should average 6-10 inches with some areas could approach a foot.  The snow should taper off to light snow in the afternoon and end by evening. A winter storm warning is in effect from midnight tonight until 6 p.m. Thursday evening.

Bitter cold on Friday but dry, temperatures will be in the low teens in the morning struggling to reach 30 in the afternoon.

The very cold weather will be short lived as a warm front will pass through on Saturday morning possibly preceded by some  light snow Friday night.  Another trough will come through the area on Sunday giving us a chance of rain.

Mostly dry with seasonably mild temperatures early next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 8 – Mostly cloudy this morning then partly sunny, quite mild with highs near 60.

TONIGHT – Becoming cloudy with snow developing after midnight, accumulations 3-5 inches by sunrise, low around 30.

THURSDAY – FEB 9 – Snow heavy at times mainly in the morning, chance of thundersnow, windy, high only in the low 30s, total snow accumulation 6-10 inches.

FRIDAY – FEB 10 – Mostly sunny and quite cold, high only in the upper 20s.  Chance of light now at night.

SATURDAY – FEB 11 – Mostly cloudy and not as cold, high in the low 40s.

SUNDAY – FEB 12 – Cloudy with a chance of light rain, high in the mid 40s.

MONDAY – FEB 13 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY – FEB 14 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.

MARINE FORECAST:  Small craft advisory in effect till 6 p.m. this evening for southwest winds becoming northwest with gusts to 25 knots, seas 2-3 feet.

OUTLOOK – A gale warning will be in effect from 6 a.m on Thursday till 6 a.m on Friday; small craft advisory conditions continuing on Friday with no advisories expected over the weekend.

Enjoy this roller coaster weather!

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2017  6:12 A.M.

Skies are overcast early on this Tuesday morning and there are some areas of light rain in the area with some freezing rain well inland, temperatures range from the mid 30s in the Clifton area to the mid 20s in some areas well inland, winds are light.

Today a warm front associated with a low pressure area in the mid-west will cause some light rain today mostly falling this morning, inland areas the precipitation is starting as freezing rain but should change to all rain as warmer air moves into the region, temperatures will rise to the 40s later today.

A cold front will cross the area tomorrow morning but with some sunshine record high tempertures in the 60s are possible, there is slight chance of some showers.

A low pressure storm is expected to form offshore late tomorrow night and cause rain changing to snow, the snow will end in the early afternoon on Thursday but not before dumping around 4-6 inches.

Cold and dry on Friday.

The weekend should be milder but there is a chance of light snow Saturday morning and possible rain showers on Sunday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 7 – Cloudy with light rain, high in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with a chance of rain, low in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 8 – Mostly cloudy and very mild with a slight chance of a shower, high near 60.  Rain changing to snow at night.

THURSDAY – FEB 9 – Snow, mainly in the morning, much colder, with highs only in the mid 30s.

FRIDAY – FEB 10 – Mostly sunny and cold, high in the low 30s.

SATURDAY – FEB 11 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of light snow in the morning, high in the mid 40s.

SUNDAY – FEB 12 – Cloudy with a chance of light rain, high in the mid 40s.

MONDAY – FEB 13 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

MARINE FORECAST:  Small craft advisory will be in effect from noon today through 6 p.m. on Wednesday for south-southwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 4-7 feet.

OUTLOOK – Advisories likely Thursday through Friday with no advisories expected on Saturday.

Have a nice day!