Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Thursday morning and with mainly calm winds there is a rather large spread in temperatures with readings ranging from 34 in Clifton down to 17 at Walpack. The air quality is good with an index of 43.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR NOVEMBER 14TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 54 AVERAGE LOW: 36

RECORD HIGH: 72 – 1973 RECORD LOW: 13 – 1986

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 50 LOW: 33 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Strong high pressure is moving off the New England coast as a weak frontal system approaches from the west. We will have more clouds today with high temperatures about five degrees below normal. Winds will be light.

Friday will start off mostly cloudy, but then mostly sunny with milder temperatures as a weak high pressure builds in from the west.

High pressure will then build closer to our area for the weekend providing plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures.

A weak disturbance on Monday will give us only a 20% chance of showers or sprinkles, otherwise it should be dry and mild through Wednesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – NOV 14 – Increasing cloudiness, highs in the upper 40s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy, lows in the low 30s.

FRIDAY – NOV 15 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

SATURDAY – NOV 16 – Sunny, highs in the low 60s.

SUNDAY – NOV 17 – Sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – NOV 18 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

TUESDAY – NOV 19 – Mostly sunny, highs near 60.

WEDNESDAY – NOV 20 – Mostly sunny, highs near 60.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – East-northeast winds to 10 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK: Possible small craft advisories for Friday and Saturday; no advisories expected for Sunday and Monday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly clear early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures are seasonably cold with readings ranging from 34 in Clifton down to 20 at Walpack. Wind are from the north around 5-10 mph. The air quality is good with an index of 31.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR NOVEMBER 13TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 55 AVERAGE LOW: 36

RECORD HIGH: 64 – 2005 RECORD LOW: 17 – 1986

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 55 LOW: 37 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure centered north of the Great Lakes will give us a north-northeast flow of cool and dry air today along with sunny skies. Winds will be lighter today but there is still a chance of brush and wildfires.

More clouds on Thursday along with continued cool conditions as a weak disturbance moves mainly to our south and again no precipitation is expected.

An extended period of dry weather Friday through at least the middle of next week along with milder temperatures as high pressure builds to our south.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – NOV 13 – Sunny, highs near 50.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear with frost likely, lows in the upper 20s.

THURSDAY – NOV 14 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY – NOV 15 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

SATURDAY – NOV 16 – Sunny and breezy, highs in the low 60s.

SUNDAY – NOV 17 – Sunny, highs in the low 60s.

MONDAY – NOV 18 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

TUESDAY – NOV 19 – Mostly sunny, highs near 60.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. this afternoon for northeast winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK: Possible small craft advisories Thursday and Friday; advisories expected for Saturday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures are still above normal with readings ranging from 48 in Clifton down to 41 at High Point. Winds are gusty out of the northwest. The air quality is good with an index of 19.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR NOVEMBER 12TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 55 AVERAGE LOW 37

RECORD HIGH: 71 – 2022 RECORD LOW: 23 – 2019

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 69 (Tied Record) LOW: 51 PRECIPITATION: .11″ Storm total .20″

A cold front crossed the area early this morning and this front will be followed by a brisk northwest flow of cooler and much drier air. Wind gusts to 30-35 mph along with low humidity will likely once again cause some brush and or wildfires, and a Red Flag Warning is in effect. Possible smoke from the wildfire in West Milford may move into our area this afternoon.

The coolest air of the season is likely Wednesday and Thursday with early morning lows likely dropping below freezing and day time highs only near 50 despite plenty of sunshine. Winds will be lighter than today.

Our dry pattern should persist Friday through at least Monday with a slow moderation in temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – NOV 12 – Sunny, windy and cooler, highs in the mid 50s, wind gusts to 35 mph. A Red Flag Warning is in effect.

TONIGHT – Clear and cold, low near 30.

WEDNESDAY – NOV 13 – Sunny, highs in the low 50s.

THURSDAY – NOV 14 – Mostly sunny, highs near 50.

FRIDAY – NOV 15 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

SATURDAY – NOV 16 – Sunny, highs in the low 60s.

SUNDAY – NOV 17 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

MONDAY – NOV 18 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until noon on Wednesday for northwest winds gusting to 35 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Wednesday night through Friday night; advisories likely on Saturday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies across the area are overcast and the light rain has ended. Temperatures are mild with readings ranging from 55 in Clifton down to 47 at High Points. Winds are light mainly from the southwest. The air quality is moderate with an index of 51.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR NOVEMBER 11TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 55 AVERAGE LOW: 37

RECORD HIGH: 69 – 2020 RECORD LOW: 21 – 2017

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 56 LOW: 38 PRECIPITATION: .09″ (first measurable rainfall in a record 42 days!)

The frontal system that caused our first measurable rain in six weeks is moving offshore. Total rainfall was only .20″ which will only put a small dent into our current drought. We should see clearing by late this morning and it will become breezy and mild with highs well up into the 60s. A second cold front will come through dry tonight.

High pressure building down from the Great Lakes will give us a dry and cooler day on Tuesday along with brisk winds. With these winds we will once again have a chance of more brush and wildfires.

The coolest air of the season is expected for Wednesday and Thursday with dry conditions. Low temperatures may dip to below freezing and daytime highs will struggle to reach the 50 degree mark.

High pressure will dominate our weather Friday through Sunday with dry conditions continuing along with milder temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – NOV 11 – Clearing, breezy and mild, highs in the upper 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear and breezy, lows in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – NOV 12 – Sunny, breezy and cooler, highs in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – NOV 13 – Sunny, highs in the low 50s.

THURSDAY – NOV 14 – Mostly cloudy, highs near 50.

FRIDAY – NOV 15 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

SATURDAY – NOV 16 – Sunny, highs near 60.

SUNDAY – NOV 17 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. this afternoon for southwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK: Advisories likely on Tuesday; no advisories expected for Wednesday through Friday!

Happy Veteran’s Day!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Sunday morning and it is a bit smoky again. Temperatures are cool with readings ranging from 37 in Clifton down to 22 at Walpack. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 75.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR NOVEMBER 10TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 55 AVERAGE LOW: 37

RECORD HIGH: 76 – 2020 RECORD LOW: 22 – 2017

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 55 LOW: 39 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today we will see an increase in clouds as a frontal system approaches from the west. We will still have some smoky conditions mainly from the wildfire off I-287. Steady light rain should begin around 7 p.m. and end early Monday morning. Rainfall amounts will be between 1/4-1/2 inch and will end our record dry spell at 42 days. Also if you are driving this evening be aware of possible slippery roads when the rain starts as there will be considerable oil on the roads.

The front will move offshore tomorrow morning and it will become a mostly sunny, breezy and quite mild day. A secondary cold front will cross the area dry at night.

Dry but much cooler Tuesday and Wednesday as high pressure builds into the area.

A weak frontal system may give us some showers on Thursday.

Dry with near seasonable temperatures are expected Friday through next weekend as high pressure moves into the area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – NOV 10 – Increasing cloudiness with patchy smoke and a chance of showers after 4 p.m. highs near 60.

TONIGHT – Rain, lows in the low 50s.

VETERANS DAY – NOV 11 – Rain ending around sunrise then clearing, breezy and mild, highs in the upper 60s.

TUESDAY – NOV 12 – Sunny, highs in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – NOV 13 – Sunny, highs in the low 50s.

THURSDAY – NOV 14 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the low 50s.

FRIDAY – NOV 15 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

SATURDAY – NOV 16 – Sunny, highs near 60.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory will be in effect from 1 p.m. this afternoon through noon on Monday for southwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Monday night; possible small craft advisories on Tuesday; no advisories expected for Wednesday and Thursday!

Have a nice day but please stay safe!