Early this morning we have clear skies and light winds, temperatures are in the upper 20s in the Clifton area ranging to some teens further inland.

Today we will have sunny skies and mild temperatures with most high temperatures reaching the 50 degree mark.

A storm moving up from the Gulf states will cause rain to develop around noon on Sunday and continue into the evening, about an inch of rain is expected. Further inland the precipitation may start and end briefly as some snow but with not much cold air in the area this storm will be mainly a rain event.

Clearing on Monday with high temperature around 40 degrees but dropping in the afternoon

Much colder Tuesday through Friday and some computer models are hinting at a possible snowstorm at the end of next week.

The forecast: Today – Mostly sunny, high around 50.

Tonight – Mostly clear, low in the low 30s.

Sunday – Rain developing by noon and continuing into the evening, rain may start as a mix of snow and rain especially inland.. high in the mid 40s.

Monday – Clearing, morning high near 40 dropping to the 30s in the afternoon.

Tuesday – Mostly sunny, high in the low 30s.

New Year’s Day – Partly sunny, high around 30.

Thursday – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow, high around 30.

Friday – Partly sunny, with a chance of snow, high in the upper 20s.

Marine Forecast: Small craft advisory in effect from 10am to 6pm today for west-southwest winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

Outlook – Gale watch for Sunday, possible small craft advisory on Monday and mainly below advisory level conditions Monday night through New Year’s Day.

Enjoy the mild weather today!

Temperatures as of 6am range from the mid 20s in the Clifton area to the upper teens further inland, skies are clear and winds are light.

Today we will have plenty of sunshine with temperatures a few degrees warmer than on Thursday reaching the low 40s.

More sunny skies can be expected on Saturday with milder temperatures, highs will be in the upper 40s.

A storm will be moving up the coast on Sunday with rain developing around noon and continue into the evening.

Skies clear on Monday.

Much colder weather Tuesday through the end of next week and at this time it appears that most of this period will be dry.

The forecast: Today – Mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.

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

Saturday – Sunny, high in the upper 40s.

Sunday – Rain developing around noon continuing into the evening, high in the mid 40s.

Monday – Partly sunny, high in the low 40s.

Tuesday – Mostly sunny, high in the low 30s.

New Year’s Day – Partly sunny, high around 30.

Thursday – Partly sunny, high in the low 30s.

Marine forecast: Today – West-northwest wind to 20 knots, seas 2 feet.

Outlook – Advisories possible on Saturday and likely Sunday and Monday.

Have a good day!

Temperatures this morning are nearly 10 degrees higher than this time yesterday ranging from the mid 20s in the Clifton area to some teens further inland, skies are mostly cloudy.

Today there is a slight chance of snow from late this morning to the early part of the afternoon with a possible coating in our northwest suburbs. Skies will clear later in the day and temperatures will reach the 40 degree mark.

Expect dry weather for Friday and Saturday with moderating temperatures.

It now appears that a low pressure will develop and move up the coast on Sunday giving us mostly just plain rain possibly starting as snow on Sunday morning before quickly changing over to rain.

Monday we will dry out with seasonably temperatures.

Colder weather moves in on Tuesday and last most of next week.

The forecast: Today – Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow from around 10am till 3pm then becoming mostly sunny, high near 40.

Tonight – Mostly clear, low in the mid 20s.

Friday – Mostly sunny, high around 40.

Saturday – Sunny, high in the upper 40s.

Sunday – Mostly cloudy with a good chance of rain developing possibly beginning as snow, high in the low 40s.

Monday – Partly sunny, high in the low 40s.

Tuesday – Partly sunny and colder, high in the low 30s.

New Year’s Day – Partly sunny, high in the low 30s.

Marine Forecast: Today – South-southwest winds becoming north-northeast gusting to 22 knots seas 2-4 feet.  Small craft advisory will be in effect for 4pm till midnight.

Outlook – Sub-advisory level conditions Friday through Sunday with advisories possible late Sunday night into Monday.

Have a good day!

Merry Christmas!!!

An Arctic cold front came through last evening accompanied by a very brief but heavy snow squall, here in Clifton we only got a dusting but some areas received a quick inch of snow.  Much colder air moved into the area following the front.  Most readings early this morning are in the teens.

During the day today will have some increasing cloudiness and it will remain quite cold but with diminishing winds, temperatures will remain mainly in the 20s.

Milder on Thursday will only a slight chance of rain or snow showers.

Dry weather will continue on Friday through the weekend with a moderating temperature trend.

Colder again next week with a possible winter storm at the end of the week.

The forecast: Today – Increasing cloudiness with diminishing winds, high around 30.

Tonight – Mostly cloudy, low in the mid 20s.

Thursday – Partly sunny with a slight chance of rain or snow showers in the afternoon, high around 40.

Friday – Sunny, high near 40.

Saturday – Sunny, high in the upper 40s.

Sunday – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

Monday – Partly sunny, high in the upper 30s.

Tuesday – Partly sunny, high in the low 30s.

Marine Forecast: Small craft advisory in effect till 10AM for northwest winds gusting to 25 knots this morning diminishing this afternoon. seas 3-5 feet this morning diminishing to 2-3 feet this afternoon.

Outlook – Sub-advisory level conditions Thursday through Saturday, advisories may be needed Sunday into Monday!

Have a very enjoyable Christmas Day!

Temperatures this morning have dipped to the low 30s in the Clifton area to some 20s further inland which is about 25 degrees colder than this time yesterday but still above normal for this time of year.

Today we will have mostly cloudy skies with near normal high temperatures of 40 degrees.

Another cold front will be coming through this evening accompanied by some snow showers, some areas may get a coating of the white stuff to get in the mood for Christmas. Temperatures will drop to the teens by Christmas morning.

Christmas Day will be cold with highs only reaching the 30 degree mark, it will be dry, winds will be gusty in the morning and then diminish as the day goes on.

Somewhat milder Thursday through Sunday and we should stay dry.

Much colder weather next week with a possible storm around Jan 3rd.

The forecast: Today – Mostly cloudy, high around 40.

Tonight – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers before 10PM, then clearing windy and colder, low in the upper teens.

Christmas – Mostly cloudy, high only around 30.

Thursday – Partly sunny, high near 40.

Friday – Mostly sunny, high near 40

Saturday – Mostly sunny, high in the low 40s.

Sunday – Partly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

Monday – Partly sunny, high in the upper 30s.

Marine Forecast: Small craft advisory in effect till 6AM on Wednesday for northwest wind gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

Outlook – Quiet conditions on the ocean Wednesday though Saturday, advisories may be needed on Sunday!

Enjoy your Christmas Eve!