Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures are cool with readings ranging from 34 in Clifton down to 27 at High Point and Sandyston. Winds are light from the north. The air quality is good with an index of 35.

AVERAGE HIGH: 56 AVERAGE LOW: 37

RECORD HIGH: 70 – 2010 RECORD LOW: 26 – 2021

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 58 LOW: 39 PRECIPITATION: .18″

Note: On this date in 2018 we received 6.5 inches of snow!

A strong high pressure will be moving off the New England coast today. Skies will start off mostly sunny but we will have an increase in clouds by this afternoon. Temperatures will be cool with an onshore wind with most highs only in the 40s.

A warm front will be approaching our area tonight with a chance of showers overnight with drizzle possible Thursday morning. It will remain cloudy but warmer with highs reaching the 70s.

Showers likely early on Friday then we should be dry with mostly cloudy skies and mild temperatures during the day.

A stationary front will give us unsettled weather for the weekend with showers likely especially on Saturday and then again on Sunday night as a cold front moves through the area.

Chance of showers Monday morning followed by clearing by the afternoon with cooler temperatures.

Tuesday looks to be dry and cool as high pressure builds into our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 2 – Mostly sunny this morning then increasing cloudiness, cool with highs only in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with a chance of showers, lows in the low 40s.

THURSDAY – APR 3 – Drizzle in the morning then remaining cloudy with a chance of showers, warmer with highs in the low 70s. Showers likely at night.

FRIDAY – APR 4 – Showers likely mainly before 8 a.m. then remaining mostly cloudy, highs in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – APR 5 – Cloudy with showers likely, highs in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – APR 6 – Cloudy and milder with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 60s, showers likely at night.

MONDAY – APR 7 – Chance of a morning shower then becoming partly sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY – APR 8 – Mostly sunny and cool, highs near 50.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – East-northeast winds to 15 knots, seas 2 feet/

OUTLOOK: A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 8 p.m. tonight through 6 p.m. Thursday evening; no advisories expected late Thursday night through the day on Saturday; advisories likely on Sunday.

CLIFTON’S CLIMATE SUMMARY FOR MARCH 2025. RECORDS STARTED IN 1973.

Clifton’s average temperature was 45.8 which was well above normal and was the 6th warmest March since my records began. The highest temperature was 82 set on the 29th, the lowest was 17 degrees on the 3rd. Precipitation totaled 4.56: which was normal for the month. Only a trace of snow fell. This March was also windy with many days with gusts over 30 mph.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone and Happy April!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures range from 44 in Clifton down to 31 at High Point. Winds are gusty out of the northwest. The air quality is good with an index of 43.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 1ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 55 AVERAGE LOW: 37

RECORD HIGH: 80 – 2016 RECORD LOW: 24 – 2003

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 78 LOW: 43 PRECIPITATION: .68″

The frontal system that gave us the showers and thunderstorms overnight is moving offshore as weak high pressure builds in from the northwest. We will have clearing today after early morning clouds and temperatures will be cooler with highs in the 50s which is normal for this time of year.

A cool day on Wednesday, early morning temperatures may dip below freezing then we should have and increase in clouds. With the clouds and an onshore marine flow will keep high temperatures mainly in the 40s.

A warm front will move through on Thursday possibly accompanied by some showers and followed by milder temperatures.

The weather becomes unsettled for Friday through the weekend as a front will be around our area which will cause showers at times.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 1 – Clearing, highs in the mid 50s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear and chilly, lows near 30.

WEDNESDAY – APR 2 – Increasing clouds and cool, highs in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY – APR 3 – Cloudy and milder with showers likely, highs in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – APR 4 – Chance of morning showers then remaining mostly cloudy, highs in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – APR 5 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely, highs in the low 50s.

SUNDAY – APR 6 – Cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – APR 7 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening for northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 4-6 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected during the day on Wednesday; advisories likely Wednesday night through Thursday night; no advisories expected for Friday and Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy with some dense fog over parts of our area early on this Monday morning and temperatures are mainly in the low 40s across the area. Winds are light from the east. The air quality is moderate with an index of 72.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 31ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 55 AVERAGE LOW: 35

RECORD HIGH: 85 – 1998 RECORD LOW: 20 – 1991

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 46 LOW 40 PRECIPITATION: .05″

A warm front is expected to move to our north this morning and winds will become southerly with temperatures rising to around 70. There will be a chance of some showers during the day. Tonight showers and thunderstorms are likely with some heavy rain possible. Rainfall amounts will average between 1-2 inches. The cold front associated with this system will move through around midnight with showers ending shortly thereafter.

Cooler and dry Tuesday through the day on Wednesday as high pressure builds to our northeast.

Another frontal system will affect our area on Thursday giving us a chance of showers and milder temperatures.

Unsettled weather Friday through the weekend as a stationary front will be near our area so there will be a chance of showers each day. Friday will be mild but more seasonable temperatures are expected for the weekend.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 31 – Fog early this morning then remaining cloudy with a chance of showers, breezy, highs in the low 70s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with showers and a chance of thunderstorms, rain may be heavy at times with gusty winds possible. lows in the low 40s, rainfall amounts averaging 1-2 inches.

TUESDAY – APR 1 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 2 – Mostly sunny in the morning then increasing cloudiness, cool with highs only in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY – APR 3 – Cloudy and milder with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 70s.

FRIDAY – APR 4 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely, highs in the upper 60s.

SATURDAY – APR 5 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 50s.

SUNDAY – APR 6 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon for southwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 4-7 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Tuesday night through the day on Wednesday; advisories likely Wednesday night through Thursday night; no advisories expected for Friday!

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly cloudy early on this Sunday morning and temperatures range from 39 in Clifton down to 35 at High Point. Winds are light from the east. The air quality is good with an index of 35.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 30TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 54 AVERAGE LOW: 36

RECORD HIGH: 84 – 1998 RECORD LOW: 23 – 2008

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 82 LOW: 42 PRECIPITATION: .01″

The backdoor cold front that caused temperatures to fall about 20 degrees in 30 minutes yesterday evening has moved to our south and we will have an onshore easterly flow of much cooler marine air today. Skies will be cloudy. The front will move back to our north tonight accompanied by a chance of showers.

Monday will be milder as the front will be to our north but the cold front associated with low pressure will move though Monday night. There will be a chance of showers Monday morning but most of the rain will be after 2 p.m..

There will be a chance of an early shower Tuesday morning then we will have clearing and cooler weather that will extend through the day on Wednesday.

Another frontal system will give us a chance of showers with milder temperatures Wednesday night.

Unsettled weather will continue Thursday through at least the start of next weekend.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 30 – Cloudy, highs in the mid 50s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers mainly after 8 p.m., lows near 50.

MONDAY – MAR 31 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely mainly after 2 p.m., highs in the low 70s.

TUESDAY – APR 1 – Chance of an early showers then becoming sunny, highs in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 2 – Mostly sunny and cool, highs only in the upper 40s. Chance of showers at night.

THURSDAY – APR 3 – Mostly cloudy and milder with a chance of showers, highs in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – APR 4 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – APR 5 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 50s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – East-northeast winds to 10 knots, seas 2-3 feet.

OUTLOOK: Advisories expected Monday through Tuesday morning; no advisories expected Tuesday afternoon through the day on Wednesday; advisories again expected Wednesday night through Thursday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Saturday morning and temperatures are mild with readings ranging from 52 in Clifton down to 42 at Pequest and Hackettstown. Winds are calm or light southwesterly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 56.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MARCH 29TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 54 AVERAGE LOW: 35

RECORD HIGH: 83 – 1985 RECORD LOW: 22 – 2015

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 63 LOW: 43 PRECIPITATION: .03″

A warm front has moved to our north and today we will have a brisk southwest flow of warm air with mostly highs in the low 80s. Some wind gusts to 30 mph possible by this afternoon.

The front to our north will retreat to our south on Sunday which will cause much cooler marine air over the area along with mostly cloudy skies. Showers are likely at night.

The front will then move back north of us on Monday with milder temperatures along with some showers. A cold front will then cross the area at night.

Dry but cooler Tuesday and on Wednesday as high pressure builds over the area.

Milder Thursday and Friday with showers likely as another frontal system approaches our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 29 – Partly sunny, breezy and unseasonably warm with highs in the low 80s, wind gusts to 30 mph.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, lows in the mid 40s.

SUNDAY – MAR 30 – Mostly cloudy and cooler, highs in the upper 50s, showers likely at night.

MONDAY – MAR 31 – Mostly cloudy and milder with showers likely, highs in the low 70s.

TUESDAY – APR 1 – Chance of a early morning showers then becoming partly sunny and cooler, highs in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 2 – Mostly sunny, highs near 50.

THURSDAY – APR 3 – Mostly cloudy and milder with showers likely, highs in the upper 60s.

FRIDAY – APR 4 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening for southwest winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected during the day Sunday; advisories likely Sunday night through Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend and stay safe!