Nor'easter Update

As the Precip set in this afternoon temps nearly 10 degrees in a hour or 2. It was an a quite a sight to see. Snow will continue to mix with rain this evening, and will have a tough time sticking to roads this evening. However, later tonight the snow will come down harder and will stick to roads and sidewalks. Pinning down snow amounts is very tough. The track has shifted to SE today, but not quite enough to have all snow all the way to the shore. But, just a slight shift in conditions or track could bring heavy, wet snowright to Boston or the coast. At this point I still think a good thumping of snow will fall JUST west and NW of the city- with another jackpot NW of Worcester. Something like 6 inches could fall as close as places such as Weston or Lexington. JP is also a very tough call- but a few inches seem likely.

Alerts: A Winter Storm Warning is in effect NW of Rte. 495.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect NW of Boston.

Nor'easter Timeline: Thursday night thru Friday

9 PM-Midnight: Snow will mix with rain. Snow may stick to the grassy surfaces. Temp 35. NE wind of 15-25 MPH.

Midnight- 7AM: The height of the storm hits. Any rain should switch heavy, wet snow. Temp 32. Roads will become snow covered. NE winds of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH.

7AM-9AM: Snow tapers to rain or snow showers. Temp 35. North wind of 20-30 MPH.

9AM-5 PM: Scattered rain and snow showers continue. Temp will rise to 37, before falling to 32 in the afternoon. NW wind of 25-35 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH.

Friday night: Scattered snow showers continue with temps falling into the mid 20's by morning.

Snow Amounts: Inches

3-5: The Boston area. About 3 inches in JP. 6 inch amounts are possible not far NW of the city. Stay tuned for another snow totals update if the forecast changes.

Note: Stay tuned for a forecast for the weekend Tomorrow.

Comlex Forecast

A powerful nor'easter will effect New England Thursday night into Friday with heavy precip and strong winds. The latest track has shifted to the west-over the Cape. With that track it will be very hard to have all snow in Boston, but keep in mind it could still shift SE leading to more snow. However, that is not likely at this point and I am basing my forecast on the current track. Rain and snow showers will start during the day on Thursday with little accumulation. The height of the storm now appears to be during the night on Thursday thru mid Friday morning. Major power outages are expected in NH, VT and ME with a heavy wet snow. Coastal flooding will be minor during the Friday morning high tide.

Alerts: A Winter Storm Watch is in effect NW of Boston, including here at PSU.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with a low 32.

Thursday morning: Cloudy with scattered rain and snow showers with temps in the 30's. An increasing NE wind.

Nor'easter Timeline: Thursday into Friday

3 PM: Rain showers become more widespread around Boston-temp 42.

9 PM: Steady precip arrives in Boston-likely rain at this point. Temp 36. NE wind increasing.

Midnight- 4AM: Rain will likely change to heavy, wet snow in Boston. Temp 34. This is when Boston will pick up most of the snow amounts. NE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH.

5 AM- 8AM: Snow may change back to rain in Boston-a tough call. Temps around 35. Strong NE wind continues

9AM: Rain changes to snow showers before ending around noon. Wind shifts to NW with gusts past 40 MPH. Temps fall to 32.

Snow Amounts: Inches

2-4: The Boston area inside route 128. About 3 inches in JP. This could still change so stay tuned for more updates. Over a foot of snow is possible NW of Worcester-including here at PSU.

Note: Stay tuned for an update Thursday afternoon if the forecast changes. Feel free to ask for snow amounts outside route 128 if you live there.

April Fool's Blizzard?

I was only 5 when we had a big blizzard on April 1, 1997 and Boston got 2 FEET of snow. I don't remember the storm too well, but anyone who lived in JP at that time and is older I'm pretty sure remembers. Now, I am not forecasting a repeat of that storm. However, a powerful Nor'easter is expected at this time. A very strong storm will pass SE of Nantucket on Friday giving us heavy precip and gale force winds. The big question at this time how will most of the precip fall during the day on Friday. At this point most models are suggesting A MAINLY WET SNOW EVENT with a plowable snow possible (6+), even close to Boston. This would create many power outages all over New England. However, with water temps around 40 along the waters edge we would need a wind more to the north than NE to keep the mix away. At this point I think that winds will stay more northerly keeping it mainly snow, except on the South shore and points SE where rain will mix in. But just a slight shift in the atmosphere Boston could have more a wind off the water-cutting snow totals down quite a bit compared to just a little inland.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear with lows in the 20's.

Wednesday: Mostly Sunny with highs around 50. NE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Wednesday night: Increasing clouds with lows around 30.

Thursday: Cloudy and cooler with highs in the low 40's.

Thursday night: Cloudy with precip arriving around dawn. Lows around freezing. Stay tuned for a timeline tomorrow.

April Fool's Day: A powerful nor'easter may give a major winter storm and gale force winds to most of the area. Highs around freezing. I will give my snow amounts tomorrow. Stay tuned for more updates!

Quick Forecast

I don't have much time tonight-so just a quick forecast for the next few days. I will add more on the Friday storm potential on Tuesday. Boston, MA forecast: Tonight: Partly to mostly clear and cold. Lows near 27 in Boston and 22 elsewhere. Tuesday: A mix of sun and clouds. High 48. NW wind of 15-25 MPH. Tuesday night: Clear with lows in the 20's. Wednesday: The pick of the week with sunny skies and light winds. Highs in the low 50's. Thursday: Increasing clouds with highs in the mid 40's. April Fool's Day: A powerful nor'easter will likely hit the area with heavy precip and strong winds. Highs in the 30's. Stay tuned!

Slow Warming

I have returned to PSU after a wonderful spring break back home in JP. After a cold day with a biting wind, Monday won't be much better. Temps will start in the teens and 20's, and only reach around 40 with a stiff wind. Tuesday will be a tad warmer with highs reaching closer to the normal of 50 -with highs in the upper 40's. A major storm may affect the area late week. Boston, MA forecast: Tonight: Clear and very cold. Lows near 25 in Boston, 22 in JP and 18 in the suburbs. Monday: A mix of sun and clouds with a cold wind. High 42. West wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 10 before 9 AM. Monday night: Clear with lows in the 20's. Tuesday: Partly cloudy with highs in the upper 40's. Wednesday: Sunny with highs in the mid 40's. Thursday: A weak storm may hit the area with light precip. Highs in the 30's. April Fool's Day: Opening day for the Red Sox in Texas! A powerful storm may hit the area with heavy precip and strong winds. Highs in the 30's. Stay tuned! Note: I apoligize for the spacing-something up with the browser. I will try to fix it as soon as I can.

Below Normal

A cold, but dry stretch will last for the next several days. A powerful storm will pass to our south, giving snow to Philly and DC. Temps will slowly rise as the strong late March sun goes to work early next week.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear and very cold. Lows near 23 in Boston, 21 in JP and 17 in the suburbs.

Saturday: Mainly sunny and cold. High 38 with a NW wind of 15-25 MPH.

Saturday night: Clear and cold again. Lows in the teens.

Sunday: I head back to college! Mostly sunny as the storm heads to our south. Highs around 40.

Monday: Sunny with highs in the low 40's.

Tuesday: Sunny and a little warmer. Highs in the mid 40's.

Extra: I will give a winter review sometime in early April. Stay tuned!

Snow update

The dry air here in eastern MA has the held the snow to the west. And, now the snow has fallen apart. Some snow showers are possible, but it won't amount to very much. As the heaviest will stay south of the area tonight.

Alerts:

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect south of Boston.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Scattered flurries and snow showers. Low 30. East wind of 15-25 MPH. Snow may coat the ground in some areas.

Thursday: Scattered snow showers in the morning, then partial clearing. High 37. North wind of 10-20 MPH. Snow may coat the grass in some areas.

Thursday night: Partial clearing with lows in the upper 20's.

Friday: Partly sunny with highs in the mid 30's.

Saturday: Sunny with highs in the mid 30's.

Sunday: Watching a coastal storm. At this point its a miss with highs in the 30's.

Snow South

A storm will pass south of the area Wednesday night and the heaviest snow will stay south of the area. However, some snow is expected to start in the evening and last off and on thru Thursday. The snow may have a hard sticking to the pavement at first, but should stick during the nighttime hours. Cold weather will last thru the weekend.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Partial clearing with a low of 30.

Wednesday: Cloudy until 6 PM, then snow. High 37, but falling to 34 by 6 PM. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday night: Periods of snow. Lows in the upper 20's. Snow amounts of 1-3 inches expected.

Thursday: Snow until 9 AM, then snow showers. Highs in the mid 30's. Additional snow amounts around an inch possible-but mainly on the grass.

Thursday night: Snow showers become more scattered. Lows in the mid 20's.

Friday: Scattered flurries early, then partial clearing. Cold with highs in the mid 30's.

Saturday: Sunny with highs in the upper 30's.

Sunday: Partly sunny with highs in the upper 30's.

Note: Stay tuned for another update during the day Wednesday if the forecast changes.

March Snow

Snow lasted thru the afternoon, but with surface temps just above freezing it only stuck to the grass. After a more springlike Tuesday, more snow is expected late Wednesday into Thursday AM. At this point a few inches seem likely, but a more northerly track would lead to more snow.

Snow Totals: Monday

Princeton, MA: 3.5
Worcester: 1.5
Blue Hill: 1.5
Boston: 0.4


Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Low clouds with flurries, mist and drizzle this evening, then partial clearing by morning. Low 34.

Tuesday: Increasing sunshine and warmer. High 47. NW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Tuesday night: Clear with lows around 30.

Wednesday: Increasing clouds with snow arriving in the early evening. Highs in the upper 30's, but falling to 30 by evening.

Wednesday night: Snow continues with some accumulation expected! Lows in the upper 20's.

Thursday: Steady snow in the morning tapers to snow showers by afternoon. Highs in the mid 30's. Stay tuned! I will give my snow amounts tomorrow.

Friday: Partial clearing, but still cold. Highs in the upper 30's.

Spring Snow!

Spring started at 721 PM this evening! However, a weak storm will come in from the west on Monday, and with some cold in place the precip will start as snow. In the Boston area a coating or so is possible on grassy areas before it changes to light rain in the early afternoon. After a sunny and warmer Tuesday, another and stronger storm will make a close pass to the area on Wednesday night. A few inches of snow is possible-stay tuned for more updates as we get closer.

Alerts: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect NW of Worcester.

Boston, MA forecast:


Tonight: Happy Spring! Increasing clouds with a low of 30.

Monday: Snow arriving at 10 AM and changing to rain at 2 PM. High 40. SE wind of 15-25 MPH. A coating of snow is possible on grassy surfaces.

Monday night: Light rain showers, drizzle and mist until 7 PM, then clearing. Lows around 30.

Tuesday: Sunny and warmer. Windy with highs in the upper 40's.

Wednesday: Increasing clouds with highs in the upper 30's. Snow is likely at night with a few inches possible.

Thursday: Snow possible in the morning depending on the track of the storm. Highs in the mid 30's. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer!

Friday: Clearing and still cold. Highs around 40.

US Weather: A powerful storm has been effecting California with heavy rain and mountain snow. Over 3 FT of snow has fallen, and wind gusts to 100 MPH have been recorded near the coast. Over 3 inches of rain has fallen in the hills around LA, causing dangerous mudslides.

Spring Break!

I am coming home on Friday for spring break for a week. And what a spring day it will be as temps soar well into the upper 60's. However, winds may gust past 50 MPH in the afternoon as a cold front come through. Temps over the weekend will hold in the low to mid 40's and it will be dry. Spring officially arrives at 721 PM on Sunday.

Highs Today: Thursday

JP: 65
Cambridge: 63
Stoneham: 63
Logan: 63
Braintree: 62
Plymouth, NH: 60
Chatham: 53


Alerts: A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Boston area from 11 AM to 7 PM Friday.


Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low of 43.

Friday: I come home for spring break. Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly sunny. Windy with a high of 68! SW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH in the morning. Then shifting to West and increasing to 25-35 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH in the afternoon.

Friday night: Clear and colder. Lows around 30. NW wind gusting to 40 MPH.

Saturday: A mix of sun and clouds. Much colder with highs in the low 40's.

Saturday night: The full moon will make its closest pass to the earth in 20 years. Great viewing of the moon with clear skies and lows in the 20's. Read more about at the end of the blog!

Sunday: Happy Spring, as the equinox occurs at at 721 PM! Although it may feel more like winter with sunny skies and highs around 40.

Super Moon: The moon will make its closest pass to the earth in 20 years on Saturday night. Some people believe that it causes natural disasters-including earthquakes an tsunamis. It also may cause powerful storms and rising tides along the coast. Did this have an effect on the disaster in Japan? Well, the last super moon was in 2005 right before Hurricane Katrina- and it wasn't as close as this one.

Warm St. Patrick's day

St. Patrick's day will be a nice spring day as the sun comes back out. However, a sea breeze may sneak in along the coast late in the day. And with the water temps in the upper 30's, temps will fall into the 40's right at the coastline. SW winds on Friday will keep away the sea breeze, and temps will soar into the mid 60's. A cold front on Friday night will put an end to the warm temps, as the weekend will hold in the 40's.



Snow Totals: Wednesday

Plymouth, NH: 5.1 inches

Laconia, NH: 4.0

Rain Totals: Wed.

Concord, NH: .7 inches

Bedford, MA: .6

JP:.51

Boston: .50

Boston, MA forecast:



Tonight: Low clouds and fog this evening, then gradual clearing after midnight. Low 35.



St. Patrick's Day: Increasing sunshine and warm. High 60, but falling to 45 by 6 PM along the coast. SE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Thursday night: Mostly cloudy with lows around 40.

Friday: I come home for spring break! Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mainly sunny in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 60's! SW winds of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Saturday: A snow or rain shower possible before 9 AM, then partly sunny. Colder with highs in the low 40's.

Sunday: Bright sunshine, but seasonably cold. Highs around 40.

Wet Wednesday

A storm will approach from the SW and give us some rain showers. The rain will wind down in the early afternoon, and some clearing is possible late day. Then a lovely St. Patrick's day is in store with sunny skies and highs near 60! A shower is possible on Friday, but it will be warm again. Cooler air comes in for the weekend.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with a low of 34.

Wednesday: Rain showers until 2 PM, then partial clearing with patchy fog. Breezy with a high of 45. South wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. Total rainfall around .5 of an inch.

Wednesday night: Clearing with lows in the upper 30's.

ST. Patrick's Day: A great spring day with sunny skies and a high near 60!

Friday: I come home for spring break! Partly sunny with a shower possible. Highs in the upper 50's.

Saturday: Sunny with highs in the upper 40's.

Sunday: Partly sunny with highs in the mid 40's.

The Week Ahead

Monday will be a chilly and cloudy day as temps hold near 40. The sun comes back out on Tuesday, and that allows temps to jump into well into the 40's. The next storm will come in from the west and give us rain showers on Wednesday-not a huge deal. The rain won't be enough to cause serious flooding. On St. Patrick's day, warm air will come in from the SW and temps will soar into the 50's.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Mainly cloudy with a low of 32.

Monday: Mainly cloudy with a snow flurry possible. High 40. NE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Monday night: Clearing with lows in the mid 20's.

Tuesday: Sunny with a sea breeze. Highs in the low 40's along the coast and the upper 40's inland.

Wednesday: Rain showers probable. Highs in the upper 40's.

St. Patrick's Day: Increasing sunshine with highs in the 50's .

Friday: I come home for spring break! Partly sunny with highs in the 50's.

World Weather: A volcano erupted in south Japan earlier today as they continue to recover from the massive earthquake. We all hope they make a safe and full recovery.

Spring Forward

It is time to set the clocks ahead 1 hour! The sun will now set close to 7 PM, of course it rises at around 7 AM for the next few weeks. Either way, I look forward to the light in the evenings. A weak system will come through tonight and early tomorrow with a scattered shower. Otherwise, Sunday will be another pleasant spring day with temp nearing 50. Monday will be colder with some sunshine. The next rain event will wait until midweek.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Variably cloudy with scattered rain showers. Low 39. Set your clocks ahead one hour before heading to bed

Sunday: Scattered rain showers until 9 AM, then partly cloudy. High 50. West wind of 15-20 MPH. Sunrise 700AM/ Sunset 648 PM


Sunday night: Clear with lows in the 20's.

Monday: Mainly sunny with highs around 40. Sunrise 658 AM/ Sunset 649 PM

Tuesday: Sunny with highs in the mid 40's.

Wednesday: A weak rain storm may hit the area. Highs in the 50's.

Quake: Daylight has shown the power of the quake and Tsunami. Thousands are feared dead, and now they are dealing with a nuclear emergency. Nuclear plants are bursting into flames, causing imminent danger. We all pray for the people of Japan and hope they make a full recovery.

Tsunami!

-The first photo shows wave heights across the Pacific. This shows waves over 25 FT that hit Japan.

-The second photo shows the Tsunami Alerts along the North America Coast. The red represents a warning, the orange an advisory. A TSUNAMI ADVISORY remains in effect for the west coast-including Oregon, San Fransisco and LA as of late Friday.

-The other photos show the Tsunami hitting the Japan coastline.

A major 8.9 magnitude earthquake has hammered Japan earlier today. This massive quake, centered about 70 miles offshore and 250 miles North of Tokyo, also set off a massive Tsunami! Waves over 30 FEET slammed ashore just after the quake, causing homes and cars to be dragged miles inland. Over 300 people have been killed in the city closest to the quake, and more deaths are being reported closer to the capital. Minor damage along with swaying buildings in Tokyo were reported, but they avoided a disaster. The Tsunami raced across the Pacific, leading to additional TSUNAMI WARNINGS in Hawaii. Waves as high as 7 FT hit the Hawaiian islands and caused minor damage right at the beaches. Then, a 8 FT wave hit northern CA, causing docks to be damaged and boats to be torn apart. However, no major damage has been reported along the US west coast so far. Over the last few hours over 100 after shocks have been reported, including one higher than a 7.0. After shocks will continue to affect Japan over the next few days.


More on the quake tomorrow.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Partial clearing with fog. Low 37.

Saturday: A mix of sun and clouds with a high of 50. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Saturday: Set your clocks ahead before going to bed. Mostly cloudy Lows in the mid 30's

Sunday: Partly to mostly cloudy with highs in the low 50's. Sunset at 648 PM!

Monday: Sunny and colder. Highs around 40. Sunrise at 658 AM/ Sunset at 649 PM.

Damp Friday

The storm to our west will finally bring through heavy rain Friday afternoon. Some minor river flooding is possible, but major flooding should be avoided. The weekend should be mainly dry along with temps in the 40's. We also spring forward this weekend, as it is time to set the clocks ahead. The sun will set close to 7 PM on Sunday!

Alerts:

A Flood Watch is in effect for Worcester and point west.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Low clouds and fog with mist and scattered rain showers. Temps rising to 43 by dawn. SE wind of 15-20 MPH.

Friday: Rain showers until 1PM, then downpours. High 53. SE wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH in the afternoon. Total rainfall of .5-1 inch expected.

Friday night: Scattered showers until 9 PM, then partial clearing. Lows in the 30's.

Saturday: A rain or snow shower possible before 9 AM, then partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40's.

Saturday night: Set the clocks ahead before going to bed! Mostly cloudy with lows in the 30's.

Sunday: A mix of sun and clouds with highs in the mid 40's.


Sunrise/sunset times: Boston

Saturday:

Sunrise: 602 AM
Sunset: 547 PM

Sunday:

Sunrise: 700 AM
Sunset: 648 PM!

Extra: Stay tuned for my winter review on the first day of spring-only 10 days away!

Rain West

Again, the heaviest rain will fall to the west of the Boston area as the heavy rain waits until Friday to make it to eastern MA. 3-5 inches of rain are possible in PA and the NYC area, will cause major flooding there. In the Boston area an inch of rain is likely, as the downpours come thru quickly. A few snow showers are possible early Thursday, then as temps rise it will turn to rain showers. It should be a mainly dry weekend with seasonal temps.

Boston, MA forecsat:

Tonight: Cloudy with a few flurries or sprinkles possible. Low 29.

Thursday: Scattered light snow showers until 9 AM, then low clouds with scattered showers, drizzle and fog. High 39. East wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Thursday night: Scattered rain showers. Near steady temps around 40. SE wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Friday: Rain showers in the morning, then downpours in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the mid 50's. SE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH. Total rainfall amounts around an inch expected.

Friday night: Downpours ending the evening, then partial clearing. Lows in the upper 30's.

Saturday: Partly sunny with highs in the mid 40's.

Sunday: Partly sunny with highs in the low 40's.

US weather: New Jersey has declared a state of emergency ahead of the rain. Major flooding is expcted in Philly, NJ and NY state.

More Flooding?

Clouds will increase on Wednesday ahead of our next storm system. A snow shower is possible early Thursday, but the steady rain should hold off until Thursday afternoon. It will become heavy Thursday night into Friday. An inch of rain is possible-with more in parts of Northern and Western New England. The rivers will need to be watched very carefully, as some more flooding is possible.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold again. Lows near 28 in Boston, 25 in JP and 18 in the suburbs.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy in the afternoon. High 37. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday night: Cloudy with lows around 30.

Thursday: Scattered rain and snow showers in the morning, then scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Highs around 40.

Thursday night: Periods of rain, which will become heavy overnight. Steady temps around 40. SE winds of 15-25 MPH.

Friday: Heavy rain-especially during the morning. Highs in the low 50's. SE winds of 15-25 MPH. An inch or so of rain is likely.

US weather: The severe weather season has started over the south. Multiple tornadoes hit the Dallas to New Orleans corridor earlier today. I expect a very active tornado season this spring over the south.

Ice Jam

Heavy rain here in Plymouth, NH combined with snowmelt created a big jam in the local river. A flood emergency was issued and students had to move their cars. Also, roads were closed and some people may have to be evacuated. The heavy snow stayed north of PSU, where over 2 FEET fell in some places. In the Boston area, some rivers are above flood stage-but major flooding should be avoided for the next few days. The next rainstorm will arrive late Thursday, and flooding again could be an issue.

Rain Totals: Inches

Hartford, CT: 4.1
North Conway, NH: 3.7
Plymouth, NH: 2.7
Gardener, MA: 2.3
Lowell: 2.2
Rockport: 2.1
JP: .9
Weymouth: .5

New England Snow Totals: Inches

Pleasent Vale, VT: 30.0!
Morrisville, VT: 27.5
Stowe, VT: 27
Burlington, VT: 24.5- 4th biggest snowfall on record
Berlin, NH: 16
Eustis, ME: 15
Randolf, NH: 15
Bath, NH:4


Wind Gusts: MPH

Harwich, MA: 60
Barnstable: 57
Boston: 45

Temp Trend Today (MON): Logan

Midnight: 53
6AM: 55
9 AM: 49
Noon: 43
3 PM: 35
6 PM: 32
Current (8PM): 30

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear and windy. Lows near 24 in Boston, 21 in JP and 16 in the suburbs. NW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH this evening, decreasing to 10-20 MPH after midnight.

Tuesday: Sunny and seasonable. High 40. East wind of 10-15 MPH.

Tuesday night: Clear with lows in the mid 20's.

Wedensday: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30's.

Thursday: Cloudy with rain arriving in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40's.

Friday: Heavy rain and wind likely. Highs in the upper 40's. Over an inch of rain is possible- which may cause more flooding.

Rain later

The rain has stalled to our west, and will eventually make into the area after midnight. Rain will last thru the morning commute, and then partial clearing is possible as colder air comes in. There could even be a snow shower Monday afternoon, but it won't amount to anything. Drier and more seasonable air will come in behind the storm.

Alerts:

A Flood Warning is in effect Assabet and the Shawseen rivers.

A Flood Watch for the rest of the Boston area until 10 AM Monday

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for northern New England, including here at PSU. Some peaks may end up with 2 feet of snow!

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Scattered showers this evening, then rain with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. Low 45. South wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH.

Monday: Rain showers until 9 AM, then partial clearing with scattered rain and snow showers. Temps near 47 in the morning, will fall to 34 by 5 PM. South wind of 15-25 MPH in the morning, then shfting to NW in the afternoon. Total rainfall around an inch.

Monday night: Clearing and windy. Lows around 20. NW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Tuesday: Sunny and as the wind diminishes. Highs around 40.

Wednesday: Sunny with highs in the low 40's.

Thursday: Cloudy with scattered rain showers. Highs in the mid 40's.

Friday: Another storm may hit the area. Highs in the 40's.

Rain holds off

The storm stalled to our west will slowly move east and arrive in Boston around dusk. Some isolated showers are possible before then, but the heavy rain should stay away as temps soar into the mid 50's again. This storm is an all rain event for the Boston area, with snow for the northern mountains. An inch or 2 of rain is likely, but flooding should not be a huge issue. The rain should come to an end Monday midday.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with drizzle and fog. Lows around 42.

Sunday: Mainly cloudy with scattered rain showers. High 56. SW wind of 15-25 MPH.

Sunday night: Steady rain arriving at around 6 PM and becoming heavy. South wind of 15-25 MPH. Lows around 40.

Monday: Heavy rain in the morning tapering to rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the low 40's, but falling into the upper 30's in the afternoon. Total rainfall of 1-1.5 inches expected.

Monday night: Partial clearing with lows in the 20's.

Tuesday: Sunny with highs around 40.

US weather: A EF0 Tornado hit just outside New Orleans today causing some damage to buildings and trees.

Wet, But Warmer

Temps will soar close to 50 on Saturday, despite a lot of clouds. Temps will then rise into the 50's, but rain will arrive late in the afternoon. Rain will last thru the day on Monday, with an inch or 2 likely. At the same time cold air will come in from the NW, and rain may change to wintry precip in northern and western New England. But, if the track shifts more to the East then the mix could come closer to the area.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with rain or snow shower possible around dawn. Low 28.

Saturday: A rain or snow shower possible before 9 AM, otherwise mostly cloudy. High 48. South wind of 15-20 MPH.

Saturday night: Cloudy with lows around 40.

Sunday: Cloudy until 5 PM, then heavy rain. Highs in the mid 50's. SW wind of 15-20 MPH.

Sunday night: Heavy rain likely with a mix to the far NW. Lows around 40.

Monday: At this point rain continuing-with a mix well NW of the area. Near steady temps around 40. Stay tuned for more track updates.

Warmer Weekend

Another cold morning for Friday, but temps will rebound nicely into the 30's for the afternoon. As the warm front comes through on Saturday, rain will stay to the NW of the Boston area as temps soar into the 50's. The rain finally makes it in late Sunday, with the potential for an inch or 2 which may cause flooding.

Lows This Morning: Thursday

Plymouth, NH: 4
Orange, MA: 4
Norwood: 8
Bedford: 8
Lawrence: 10
JP:11
Logan:12

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear and frigid. Lows near 12 in Boston, 10 in JP and 4 in the suburbs.

Friday: A mix of sun and clouds. High 35. NE wind of 5-10 MPH.

Friday night: Mostly cloudy with temps holding in the upper 20's.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, but warmer. Highs in the low 50's.

Saturday night: Mostly cloudy with lows around 40.

Sunday: Cloudy until 3 PM, then heavy rain. Highs in the upper 50's!

Monday: Heavy rain continuing, especially thru the morning. Highs in the 40's.

Wild Ride

A snow squall came through PSU this afternoon at around 3, as it went from full sunshine to a whiteout in a matter of minutes. And, it went back to sun soon after the squall cleared. That squall was the cold front coming thru, as arctic air comes back briefly into New England. It now appears that the warm front will stall briefly SW of the area on Friday, leading to highs in the 30's. As the front comes thru Friday night, there could be a brief rain or snow shower. Then, temps will rise into the 50's before our next storm late Sunday.

Wind Gusts: Wednesday

Dennis, MA: 55 MPH
Blue Hill: 50
Boston: 47

Alerts: A Wind Advisory is in effect until midnight tonight for the Boston area.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Scattered snow showers until 10 PM, otherwise clearing and windy. Lows near 11 in Boston, 9 in JP and 5 in the suburbs. NW wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH, decreasing to 35 MPH late.

Thursday: Sunny and cold. High 27. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 10 BELOW before 9 AM.

Thursday night: Clear and cold with lows in the single digits again.

Friday: Partly sunny with highs in the mid 30's.

Friday night: Mostly cloudy with a rain or snow shower possible. Temps hold in the 30's.

Saturday: Increasing sunshine with highs in the low 50's!

Sunday: Increasing clouds in the morning, then rain arriving in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50's.

UP and Down

SW winds will transport warmer air ahead of a cold front during the day on Wednesday. As the cold front comes through, a brief snow or rain shower is possible. Behind the cold front, arctic air will come into the area for one last day. A warming trend will occur leading into the upcoming weekend, as temps may soar well into the 50's.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear and seasonable. Lows near 27 in Boston, 24 in JP and around 20 in the suburbs.

Wednesday: Increasing clouds until 3 PM, then scattered rain and snow showers. High 45. SW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Wednesday night: Clearing and cold. Lows in the single numbers with NW winds gusting past 30 MPH.

Thursday: One last day of cold before the warm up. Sunny with highs in the mid 20's.

Friday: Mostly cloudy, but warmer highs in the upper 40's.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers. Highs in the low 50's .

Sunday: Partly sunny with highs well into the 50's!

US weather: Snowiest February on record in Burlington, VT this year with nearly 44 inches. It breaks the old record of 42 inches set in 2008.