Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Tuesday morning and it is bitterly cold with temperatures ranging from 7 in Clifton down to a frigid -13 at Walpack. Winds are light from the west. The air quality is good with an index of 29.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JANUARY 21ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 36 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 61 – 2006 RECORD LOW: -8 – 1985

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 27 LOW: 12 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Since I started records in 1973, today January 21st, has the coldest average temperature of the year with highs averaging 32.9 degrees and the average low is 18.0 degrees.

Arctic high pressure will give us a partly sunny and very cold day again today with high temperatures struggling to hit the 20 degree mark. Luckily the winds will be light.

Dry and very cold weather to continue Wednesday through Friday with only a slight moderation in temperatures as the Arctic high will build closer to our area.

A slight moderation in temperatures over the weekend but we will still have below normal temperatures.

A weak frontal system may touch off some snow showers on Monday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JAN 21 – Partly sunny, highs near 20.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly clear, lows near 8.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 22 – Sunny, highs near 20.

THURSDAY – JAN 23 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 20s.

FRIDAY – JAN 24 – Sunny, highs in the low 30s.

SATURDAY – JAN 25 – Sunny, highs in the low 30s.

SUNDAY – JAN 26 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the upper 30s.

MONDAY – JAN 27 – Partly sunny with a chance of snow showers, highs in the upper 30s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – West-northwest winds to 10 knots, seas 1 foot. A freezing spray advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Wednesday through Saturday.

Have a nice day but stay safe and warm!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Monday morning and temperatures have fallen to 16 degrees in Clifton down to 5 at High Point. Winds are a little gusty out of the northwest. The air quality is good with an index of 21.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JANUARY 20TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 36 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 59 – 2006 RECORD LOW: -5 – 1994

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 37 LOW: 20 PRECIPITATION: .32″ SNOWFALL: 4.3″

Yesterday’s storm fell a little short of the 5-9″ that we forecasted yesterday but we were treated with some thundersnow in the evening.

The storm that gave us the snow is moving off the New England coast as Arctic high pressure builds from the west. Today will be partly sunny, winds will be gusty this morning but diminish this afternoon. High temperatures will only be in the 20s with overnight lows tonight in the single digits.

Arctic high pressure will dominate our weather with continued very cold temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday. We should stay dry as low pressure that will affect the deep south stays well to our south.

Dry with some moderating temperatures Thursday and Friday but these readings will still be well below normal.

Temperatures will become more seasonable over the weekend and at this point it looks to be mainly dry.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JAN 20 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 20s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, lows near 7.

TUESDAY – JAN 21 – Partly sunny, highs near 20.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 22 – Sunny, highs near 20.

THURSDAY – JAN 23 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 20s.

FRIDAY – JAN 24 – Sunny, highs in the low 30s.

SATURDAY – JAN 25 – Sunny, highs in the mid 30s.

SUNDAY – JAN 26 – Mostly cloudy, highs near 40.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday morning for northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-6 feet. Also a freezing spray advisory is in effect.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected during the day on Tuesday through Wednesday night with some freezing spray likely; no advisories expected for Thursday and Friday.

Have a nice day but stay safe and warm!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Sunday morning and temperatures are still on the mild side with readings ranging from 34 in Clifton down to 27 at Pequest. Winds are light from the north. The air quality is moderate with an index of 63.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JANUARY 19TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 36 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 54 – 1996 RECORD LOW: -8 – 1994

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 43 LOW:30 PRECIPITATION: .04″

A winter storm will affect our area from early this afternoon through midnight with snow becoming heavy at times especially between 4-9 p.m. Accumulations should be between 5-9 inches with possible heavier amounts.

Tomorrow will become very cold with clearing, highs will only be in the 20s despite plenty of sunshine.

Bitterly cold weather Tuesday through Friday but we should stay mainly dry. There will be low pressure moving well to our south Tuesday evening and again on Friday that may cause some flurries.

The upcoming weekend looks to be not as frigid but temperatures will still be below normal.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JAN 19 – Snow developing early this afternoon and become heavy at times, highs in the mid 30s.

TONIGHT – Snow heavy at times in the evening ending by midnight. Total accumulation 5-9 inches with possible heavier amounts in some snow bands.

M.L.KING DAY – JAN 20 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 20s.

TUESDAY – JAN 21 – Increasing clouds, highs near 20. Chance of flurries at night.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 22 – Sunny, highs near 20.

THURSDAY – JAN 23 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 20s.

FRIDAY – JAN 24 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 30s.

SATURDAY – JAN 25 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 30s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Northeast winds to 10 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: A gale warning has been posted effective between 6 p.m. this evening through 6 a.m. tomorrow morning; advisories will continue through Monday night; no advisories expected during the day on Tuesday; advisories possible Tuesday night through Wednesday evening; no advisories expected for Thursday.

Despite the snow try to have a good day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Saturday morning and temperatures are milder than the last few mornings with readings ranging from 30 in Clifton down to 18 at Sussex. Winds are light from the southwest. The air quality is good with an index of 43.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JANUARY 18TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 36 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 63 – 1990 RECORD LOW: -2 – 1982

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 44 LOW: 22 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A frontal system approaching from the west will cause skies to become cloudy later this morning with some light showers likely this afternoon. Likely rainfall should be less than a tenth of an inch.

The front will come through Saturday night and colder air will slowly filter into our area on Sunday with snow developing late morning and ending around midnight. Likely accumulations of 4-8 inches, a winter storm watch is in effect.

After the storm passes we will likely have the coldest air of the season Monday through at least Thursday then moderating somewhat by Friday. We should stay mainly dry during the week but we still have to watch for possible coastal storm development Wednesday and again on Friday. Right now it looks that the two storms will stay well to our south and east.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JAN 18 – Cloudy with light rain likely this afternoon, highs in the mid 40s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, lows near 30.

SUNDAY – JAN 19 – Cloudy with snow developing late morning and ending around midnight, becoming breezy at night. Highs in the mid 30s. Likely accumulations of 4-8 inches.

M.L.KING DAY – JAN 20 – Mostly sunny and much colder, highs near 20.

TUESDAY – JAN 21 – Increasing cloudiness, highs near 20.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 22 – Mostly sunny, highs near 20.

THURSDAY – JAN 23 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 20s.

FRIDAY – JAN 24 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 30s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. this afternoon for southwest winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: A gale watch has been posted for Sunday night; advisories likely for Monday; no advisories expected for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend but stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Friday morning and temperatures range from 22 in Clifton down to 13 at Hackettstown. Winds are light from the west. The air quality is moderate with an index of 72.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JANUARY 17TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 36 AVERAGE LOW: 21

RECORD HIGH: 60 – 1990 RECORD LOW: -4 – 1977

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 29 LOW: 19 PRECIPITATION: TRACE SNOWFALL: TRACE

A weak high pressure will give us a milder day today with plenty of sunshine and light winds, high temperatures will approach 40 which is about 10 degrees higher than yesterday.

A frontal system will give us mostly cloudy skies on Saturday with a good chance of light rain mainly in the afternoon.

Low pressure developing to our southeast will move off the coast on Sunday with snow likely in the afternoon and ending at night. Possible accumulations will be around 4 inches.

Arctic high pressure will then bring the coldest weather of the season so far Monday through Thursday with daytime highs struggling to reach the 20 degree mark and overnight lows in the single digits. It should remain dry throughout this period. Winds will be breezy, but not as windy as we experienced last week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JAN 17 – Sunny, highs near 40.

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

SATURDAY – JAN 18 – Cloudy with a chance of rain mainly in the afternoon, highs in the low 40s.

SUNDAY – JAN 19 – Cloudy with snow developing in the afternoon and ending at night, possible accumulation of 4 inches.

M.L.KING DAY – JAN 20 – Mostly sunny and very cold, highs in the mid 20s.

TUESDAY – JAN 21 – Mostly sunny and very cold, highs in the upper teens.

WEDNESDAY – JAN 22 – Mostly sunny and very cold, highs in the upper teens.

THURSDAY – JAN 23 – Mostly sunny and cold, highs in the upper 20s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – West-northwest wind becoming west to 10 knots, seas 1-2 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Saturday through the day on Sunday; advisories likely Sunday night through Tuesday with freezing spray likely.

Have a nice day and stay safe!