Skies are cloudy over the region this morning and there are some flurries falling especially over the Poconos, temperatures are chilly ranging from the upper 20s here in Clifton to the low 20s further inland.  These temperatures are cold but not nearly as cold as on this date last year when we had a 7 degree reading along with 19 inches of snow on the ground.

Today we may see some early flurries followed by clearing, temperatures will be a couple of degrees higher than what we had yesterday topping off in the mid 40s.

The warmup is still on tap for this week with the 50s on Monday, 60s on Tuesday and near 70 degrees on Wednesday and with no rain expected through Wednesday it will be very pleasant.

A cold front is expected to cross the area on Thursday along with some showers, highs will still be in the 60s.

A little cooler Friday and Saturday but temperatures will still be above normal with some rain possible on Saturday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Cloudy this morning with a chance of flurries then becoming mostly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low in the upper 20s.

MONDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY – Partly sunny, high near 70.

THURSDAY – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the mid 60s.

FRIDAY – Mostly cloudy, high in the upper 50s.

SATURDAY – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain,  high near 60.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – North wind to 6 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Monday through Wednesday with advisories possible on Thursday.

Have a good day!

Skies are clear over the area early this Saturday morning and it is a little chilly with temperatures ranging from the mid 20s here in Clifton to some upper teens in the normally colder inland areas, there is a light northerly wind.

Today we should see an increase in cloudiness with temperatures in the low 40s which is slightly below normal for early March.

A weak disturbance will give us only a slight chance of some flurries early on Sunday morning followed by clearing by noontime with temperatures a couple of degrees higher than today.

The well advertised spring preview will start on Monday with highs in the 50s, reaching the 60s on Tuesday and near 70 on Wednesday, plenty of sunshine with light winds will make it feel quite nice.

A cold front will swing through on Thursday along with a chance of showers followed by clearing and cooler air on Friday but temperatures will continue to be above normal.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Increasing cloudiness, high in the low 40s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with a slight chance of flurries, low in the upper 20s.

SUNDAY – Cloudy in the morning with a slight chance of flurries, mostly sunny in the afternoon, high in the mid 40s.

MONDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY – Partly sunny, high near 70.

THURSDAY – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high near 60.

FRIDAY – Partly sunny, high in the mid 50s.

MARINE FORECAST:  Small craft advisory in effect till 7 p.m. this evening for northerly winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 6-9 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected on Sunday with possible advisory level conditions during the day on Monday with no advisories again expected Monday night into Wednesday.

Have a good day!

Light snow is falling early on this Friday morning and temperatures range from the upper 20s here in Clifton to around 20 further inland, less than an inch has accumulated so far mainly over colder surfaces, roads here just appear wet.

Snow will end this morning as the low pressure moves offshore and rapidly intensifies but too far east to give us any significant snow, total accumulation will be about an inch in Clifton and a little more to our south and east.  Clearing will take place this afternoon but it will be chilly with highs only in the 30s, a brisk wind will make it feel colder.

The weekend appears to be mainly dry and chilly but a weak disturbance may produce some snow showers Sunday morning.

A warming trend will begin next week, highs on Monday will be in the 50s, with 60s on Tuesday and near 70 on Wednesday.

A cold front will slip down on Wednesday night giving us a chance of showers, it will be a little cooler on Thursday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Snow ending this morning followed by clearing, breezy with highs only in the upper 30s,  snow accumulation around an inch.

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

SATURDAY – Mostly sunny in the morning, increasing clouds in the afternoon, high in the low 40s.

SUNDAY – Chance of snow showers in the morning then becoming mostly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

MONDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the low 60s.

WEDNESDAY – Mostly cloudy and quite mild, high near 70, chance of showers at night.

THURSDAY – Mostly cloudy, high near 60.

MARINE FORECAST:  Gale warning in effect till 9 p.m. this evening for northeast winds gusting to 40 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK – Possible small craft advisories for high seas on Saturday, no advisories expected Sunday and Tuesday but possible advisory level conditions on Monday.

FEBRUARY 2016 CLIMATE SUMMARY:

Temperatures averaged 2.5 degrees above normal.   Precipitation was above normal with 5.77″ falling.  Snowfall was below normal with 6.0″ accumulating.      Highest temperature was 62 degrees recorded on the 20th and 28th.   The lowest temperature was a frigid -3 on the 14th.

Have a great March fourth.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Thursday morning and temperatures are cold ranging from the low 20s here in Clifton to some upper teens in the normally cooler inland areas, winds are light.

Today we will see an increase in cloudiness, it will be chilly but with much less wind than yesterday, high temperatures will struggle to reach the 40 degree mark.

A storm will move off the Carolina coast and rapidly deepen but it will remain to far south to give any more than light snow falling from around midnight tonight until around noon on Friday, accumulations will be generally around an inch, winds will be a little brisk in the afternoon.

A mainly dry and seasonably cold weekend is in store for our area, there is only a slight chance of some flurries Saturday night.

A significant warming trend is still anticipated next week with highs possibly reaching the 70 degree mark by the middle of the week, along with the warmth it should remain dry, quite a nice weather week for early March.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Increasing cloudiness, high near 40.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with light snow developing around midnight, low in the mid 20s.

FRIDAY – Cloudy with some light snow in the morning, accumulations around an inch, clearing in the afternoon, high in the upper 30s.

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

SUNDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

MONDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the low 50s.

TUESDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the low 60s.

WEDNESDAY – Mostly sunny and quite mild, high in the upper 60s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – Northerly winds to 12 knots, seas 1 foog.

OUTLOOK – Gale warning will be in effect from 7 a.m till 9 p.m. on Friday,  possible small craft advisories for high seas on Saturday, no advisories expected Sunday and Monday.

Have a good day!

It is raining early this Wednesday morning but the rain should end across the area shortly, winds are gusty out of the west and temperatures now range from the upper 40s here in Clifton to the low 40s further inland.

We will have clearing today but it will become much colder with temperatures falling to the mid 30s by this afternoon, winds will be strong with gusts to 40 mph, diminishing this evening.  Clear and cold tonight with temperatures falling to around 20 by daybreak on Thursday.

Tomorrow will be partly sunny and chilly but with less wind.

A storm system will be moving off the Carolina coast on Friday, we will be on the northern fringe of the low pressure with 1-2 inches of snow possible mainly falling from after midnight tomorrow night and end Friday morning.

The weekend will be dry, temperatures will be a little below normal for early March.

Well above normal temperatures next week and we could have our first 70 degree reading Wednesday or Thursday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – Showers ending this morning then clearing, quite windy and cold, temperatures falling to the mid 30s by this afternoon.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear and chilly with diminishing winds, low around 20.

THURSDAY – Partly sunny, high near 40, becoming cloudy at night with light snow likely after midnight.

FRIDAY – Cloudy with some light snow in the morning, accumulations 1-2 inches, high only in the mid 30s.

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

SUNDAY – Partly sunny, high in the mid 40s.

MONDAY – Partly sunny, high in the low 50s.

TUESDAY – Partly sunny and milder, high in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST:  Gale warning in effect till 7 p.m. this evening for west-northwest winds gusting to 35 knots, seas 5-8 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected during the day on Thursday, small craft advisories and possible gales, Thursday night into Friday with advisories possibly continuing Friday night into Saturday.

Have a good day!