Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and there is some patchy dense fog in parts of the area. Also there may be some black ice in some areas mainly inland. Temperatures range from 33 in Clifton down to 28 at Hackettstown, Pequest, Walpack and Sandyston. Winds are calm or light southwesterly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 93.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR FEBRUARY 18TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 40 AVERAGE LOW: 25

RECORD HIGH: 68 – 2008 RECORD LOW: -2 – 19795

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 51 LOW: 31 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A frontal system moving into the area will cause periods of mainly light rain this morning that will end tonight. Rainfall amounts around 1/4″.

Thursday will be dry during the day but another low pressure system will give us rain Thursday night into Friday that may start off as a mix of snow and rain.

Saturday should be dry during the day but we are watching for a potential coastal storm that may give us snow late Saturday night through Sunday night. At this time the probability of snow is about 50%.

Still a low chance of snow on Monday followed by dry and colder weather for Tuesday and next Wednesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 18 – Fog this morning with periods of rain developing, highs in the low 40s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with rain ending by 10 p.m. lows in the low 30s, rainfall amounts around 1/4″

THURSDAY – FEB 19 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the low 40s, chance of rain or snow after midnight.

FRIDAY – FEB 20 – Cloudy with rain, highs in the low 40s.

SATURDAY – FEB 21 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 40s. Chance of rain or snow at night.

SUNDAY – FEB 22 – Cloudy with a chance of snow, highs in the upper 30s.

MONDAY – FEB 23 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the morning then becoming partly sunny in the afternoon, highs in the upper 30s.

TUESDAY – FEB 24 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 30s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 3 feet. Dense fog this morning.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Thursday through Saturday; advisories expected with some gale gusts on Sunday.

Have a nice day and stay safe

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures range from 34 in Clifton down to 29 at High Point. Winds are light from the southwest. The air quality is moderate with an index of 62.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR FEBRUARY 17TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 40 AVERAGE LOW: 25

RECORD HIGH: 67 – 1976 RECORD LOW: -1 – 1979

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 41 LOW: 28 PRECIPITATION: .12″ SNOW: 1.0″

Today will be a mild day with temperatures well up into the 40s to near 50 degrees which will further melt some of our stubborn snow pack. Skies will become mostly sunny after morning clouds. Winds will be light.

A low pressure disturbance will give us rain on Wednesday. Rainfall amounts will be less than 1/4″ We have not had plain rain since the middle of January. This rain will further melt the snow pack and also get rid of some of the salt that is on our roads and sidewalks.

Thursday should be dry during the day with temperatures slightly above normal.

Another disturbance will give us rain Thursday night into Friday that may start off as snow across the higher elevations to our north and west.

Unsettled weather for the weekend. At this time there is only a low chance of rain on Saturday but a stronger low pressure system may give us a good chance of snow on Sunday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 17 – Becoming mostly sunny and mild, highs in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Increasing clouds, lows in the mid 30s.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 18 – Cloudy with rain, highs in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY – FEB 19 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the low 40s. Chance of rain late at night.

FRIDAY – FEB 20 – Cloudy with rain, highs in the low 40s.

SATURDAY – FEB 21 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, highs in the mid 40s.

SUNDAY – FEB 22 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow, highs in the upper 30s.

MONDAY – FEB 23 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 30s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect for high seas until 6 p.m. this evening. Southwest winds to 15 knots, seas 5-7 feet.

OUTLOOK: Advisories likely for Wednesday; no advisories expected for Thursday through Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this President’s Day and the light snow is ending. Temperatures range from 27 in Clifton down to 23 at High Point. Winds are from the north-northwest averaging 5-10 mph. The air quality is good with an index of 29. Snowfall amounts are generally less than an inch.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR FEBRUARY 16TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 40 AVERAGE LOW: 24

RECORD HIGH: 69 – 2023 RECORD LOW: -1 – 2015

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 40 LOW: 27 PRECIPITATION: TRACE SNOW: TRACE.

The disturbance that gave us the light snow overnight is moving offshore and high pressure will build into the area giving us mostly sunny skies today along with light winds and near seasonable temperatures with highs near 40.

Tuesday will likely have the best weather this week as high pressure builds over our area. Skies will become mostly sunny after early clouds and highs will be well up into the 40s along with light winds.

Unsettled weather Wednesday through the weekend as a couple of low pressure areas move through our area, rain is expected Wednesday and Wednesday evening and mainly rain again on Friday that may be mixed with snow especially over the higher elevations further inland. Still a chance of rain or snow over the weekend.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 16 – Becoming mostly sunny, highs near 40, light winds.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, lows in the low 30s.

TUESDAY – FEB 17 – Becoming mostly sunny after early morning cloudiness, highs in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 18 – Rain, highs in the low 40s.

THURSDAY – FEB 19 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the low 40s.

FRIDAY – FEB 20 – Rain or snow in the morning then rain in the afternoon, highs in the low 40s.

SATURDAY – FEB 21 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow, highs in the low 40s.

SUNDAY – FEB 22 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow, highs near 40.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday evening for northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 4-7 feet.

OUTLOOK: Advisories possible on Wednesday; no advisories expected for Thursday and Friday.

Have a good President’s Day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Sunday morning and temperatures range from 29 in Clifton down to 15 at Walpack. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 69.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR FEBRUARY 15TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 40 AVERAGE LOW: 24

RECORD HIGH: 68 – 2023 RECORD LOW: -3 – 1987

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 48 LOW: 27 PRECIPITATION: TRACE SNOW: TRACE

Today we will see an increase in clouds and it will be slightly cooler along with light winds as high pressure moves offshore.

A low pressure system to our south is expected to move offshore later tonight with snow likely late tonight and ending before sunrise. Possible accumulations of 1-2 inches.

The rest of President’s Day will be mostly cloudy with near seasonable temperatures.

Tuesday may be the nicest day of the upcoming week with mostly sunny skies with high temperatures well up into the 40s.

Unsettled weather the rest of the week as a few low pressure areas move through our area. Rain will be likely Wednesday afternoon and evening. Thursday should be dry during the day with rain again likely Thursday night through Friday. Still a chance of rain Friday night into Saturday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 15 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the low 40s, light winds.

TONIGHT – Snow likely mainly from 10 p.m. through 4 a.m., lows near 30, possible accumulations of 1-2 inches.

PRESIDENT’S DAY – FEB 16 –Mostly cloudy, highs near 40.

TUESDAY – FEB 17 – Becoming mostly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 18 – Cloudy with rain likely mainly after 1 p.m., highs in the low 40s.

THURSDAY – FEB 19 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the low 40s. Chance of rain at night.

FRIDAY – FEB 20 – Mostly cloudy with rain likely, highs in the low 40s.

SATURDAY – FEB 21 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, highs in the mid 40s.

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

OUTLOOK: A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 6 a.m. Monday morning through 6 p.m. Tuesday evening; no advisories expected for Wednesday and Thursday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Saturday morning and there are some flurries falling in parts of the area. Temperatures range from 28 in Clifton down to 23 at Walpack. Winds are calm or light westerly. The air quality is good with an index of 50.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR FEBRUARY 14TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 39 AVERAGE LOW: 24

RECORD HIGH: 57 – 2023 RECOORD LOW: -3 – 2016

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 41 LOW: 18 PRECIPITATION: NONE

We will have a mild and mostly sunny day after early morning clouds and flurries. Temperatures should rise to the mid 40s and with light winds, it will feel quite comfortable especially after what we experienced last weekend.

Most of Sunday should be dry with slightly lower temperatures but low pressure to our south is expected to give us a good chance of some snow Sunday night.

Mainly dry and mild Monday and Tuesday as weak high pressure moves into the area.

Unsettled weather Wednesday through Friday as a few low pressure waves moves through the area. Rain is likely during the day on Wednesday then a chance of snow or rain Wednesday night through Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 14 – Becoming mostly sunny and mild, highs in the mid 40s, light winds.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, lows in the mid 20s.

SUNDAY – FEB 15 – Increasing cloudiness, highs near 40, chance of snow at night.

PRESIDENTS DAY – FEB 16 – Becoming partly sunny, highs in the low 40s.

TUESDAY – FEB 17 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 18 – Cloudy with rain likely, highs in the mid 40s, chance of rain or snow at night.

THURSDAY – FEB 19 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow, highs in the mid 40s.

FRIDAY – FEB 20 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow, highs in the low 40s.

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

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Sunday; possible advisories for Monday; no advisories expected for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Happy Valentine’s Day!