Skies are clear early this Monday morning and there is a wide range of temperatures ranging from around 50 here in Clifton to the mid 30s in the colder valleys, winds are light.
Today will be a very nice fall day with plenty of sunshine and temperatures 10-15 degrees above normal. Today will be the 22nd straight Monday without measurable precipitation.
A backdoor cold front will cross the area tonight, the front will come through with only some scattered clouds but usher in much cooler air for Tuesday as the mercury will struggle to hit the 50 degree mark.
On Wednesday we will see an increase in clouds along with milder temperatures as high pressure moves off the New England coast and a low pressure system approaches from the west.
Significant rain will fall on Thursday, temperatures will be mild despite the rain, the heaviest rain will fall in the afternoon and evening. Rainfall amounts should be around 1-2 inches.
Most rain will end before daybreak on Friday with clearing skies and cooler temperatures.
At this point the upcoming weekend looks to be dry with seasonably cool temperatures.
THE FORECAST:
TODAY – Sunny, high in the mid 60s.
TONIGHT – Clear, low in the upper 30s.
TUESDAY – Sunny and much cooler, high only around 50.
WEDNESDAY – Increasing cloudiness, high in the upper 50s, chance of rain late at night.
THURSDAY – Rain possibly heavy at times, high in the low 60s.
FRIDAY – Partly sunny, high in the upper 50s.
SATURDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the low 50s.
SUNDAY – Partly sunny, high in the low 50s.
MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – West-northwest wind to 10 knots, seas 1 foot.
OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Tuesday into the day on Wednesday with possible advisories Wednesday night into Friday.
Have a good day!