Storm Free

Sunny skies will continue thru the upcoming weekend. A cold front will come thru on Friday, but with little moisture. Saturday will be the coolest of the stretch with highs in the 40's, but another warm up will soon follow.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Clear and colder. Lows near 38 in Boston, 35 in JP and 28 in the suburbs.

Thursday: Sunny and cooler. High 48. NW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Thursday night: Clear with lows around 30.

Friday: Sunny in the morning, then building clouds with a sprinkle or flurry possible. Highs around 50.

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

Sunday: Sunny with highs well into the 50's.

Tropics: Today is the final day of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

Still Warm

After another super warm day today rain will arrive tonight and last until first thing in the morning. Again, temps will warm into the 60's as the sun comes out. Cooler air will finally come into the area for the upcoming weekend.

Highs Today: Tuesday

Plymouth, MA: 70
Vineyard: 69
Lexington: 67
Boston: 66-record is 69
Blue Hill: 66-warmest Nov. on record there
Providence, RI: 65-a record

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Scattered showers this evening, then showers after midnight. Low 54. SE wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Wednesday: Showers until 7 AM, then becoming mostly sunny. High 60. SW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Wednesday night: Clearing with lows around 40.

Thursday: Sunny with highs around 50.

Friday: Partly sunny with a rain or snow shower possible. Highs in the upper 40's.

Saturday: Sunny with highs in the 40's.

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the 50's.

Amazing Warmth

So far, November 2011 is the second warmest on record with temps 4.6 degrees above normal! A potent storm will come in from the west and give us rain Tuesday night. After the storm passes, cooler air will come in. But that is just bringing us back to normal in this warm pattern. I don't see any true cold any time soon as warm temps will continue for the first several days of December.

Highs Today: Monday

Boston: 67
Cambridge: 67
Concord: 66
New Bedford: 65
Auburn: 62
PSU: 45

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with areas of fog. Low 50.

Tuesday: Cloudy with fog in the morning, the mist, drizzle and scattered showers in the afternoon. High 62. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Tuesday night: Periods of rain. Lows around 50. SE wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Wednesday: Any rain ends early, then partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50's.

Thursday: The first day of December will continue to be above normal and sunny. Highs in the low 50's.

Friday: Sunny with highs in the 50's.

Warmth Continues

After another great late November Day, Sunday will again be warm with some sun. Warmth will hang around thru Monday, before a storm arrives late on Tuesday. Again, it will be another rain event for Southern New England with temps around 50.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Mostly clear with a low of 43.

Sunday: Partly to mostly sunny and warm. Highs near 55 at the coast and 62 inland. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Sunday night: Mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 40's.

Monday: Mostly cloudy with highs in the low 60's.

Tuesday: Cloudy with rain arriving by dark. Highs in the mid 50's.

Wednesday: Rain likely. Highs around 50.

Extra: Scroll down to my last post to see my winter forecast!

SPECIAL: 2011-12 Winter Forecast

This is my blog preview of the winter ahead. Last winter we had a blizzard blitz-from Christmas to Groundhog day, with at least a storm per week. The snow total for the season ended up double than normal-with about 80 inches total. The data this year supports fewer nor'easters-but still above average snowfall. I get this data from multiple sources online and this is my best estimate. This winter for each storm I will predict snowfall totals for the immediate Boston area.

Here are the avg temps and snow for each month:

December Avg: Winter begins on Dec. 21

Avg High: 43
Avg Snow: 7.5 inches

my 2011 December Predictions:

Avg High: 45
Snow Total: 8 inches

January avg:
Avg High: 37
Avg Snow: 11.3


My 2012 January predictions:

Avg High: 38
Total Snow: 22

Feb avg:

Avg High: 39
Avg Snow :11.3

My 2012 Feb. Predictions:

Avg High: 40
Total Snow: 15

Avg march:

Avg High: 46
Avg Snow: 8.1

My March 2012 Predictions:

Avg High: 48
Avg Snow: 10


Final Snow Total For Boston Avg: 42.3 inches

My 2011-12 Winter Snow Total forecast: 55 inches

Other Snow Dates: For Boston

Biggest snowstorms

Feb. 17,2003: 27.8 inches
Blizzard of 78: 27.1
April Fools Day 1997: 23.7

Earliest Snow: Oct. 1oth
Late Snow: May 5th

Largest Snow Totals ever: inches

1995-96: 107.3
1993-94: 96
1947-48: 89.6

Least Snow Seasons: Inches

1936-37: 8.2
1972-23: 11.1
1979-80: 12.2

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone and thanks for checking out my blog! I hope everyone has made it safe and sound to their destination. The clouds and wind will slowly move out this evening, leading to the coldest night so far in the city. Thanksgiving day will be sunny and chilly, before a major warmup comes in for the rest of the weekend.

Rain Totals: Wednesday:

Hyannis, MA: 2.5 inches
New Bedford: 2.3
Millis: 1.75
JP: 1.5

Snow Totals: inches

Sunday river, ME: 15
Attitash: 14
Plymouth, NH; 8
Keene: 5

Alerts :A Wind Advisory is in effect until 9 PM tonight.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy early, then clearing. Low 28. NW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH this evening, decreasing to 10-20 MPH late.

Thanksgiving Day: Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Sunny with a high of 47. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Thursday night: Clear with lows in the upper 30's.

Friday: Sunny and nice! Sunny with highs around 60.

Saturday: Sunny with highs in the low 60's.

Sunday: Partly sunny with highs in the upper 50's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my winter forecast this weekend!

Storm Update

A powerful storm will pass just south of the area on Wednesday leading to a windswept cold rain in the Boston area. However, north of Concord, NH 8-12+ inches of snow will fall. So, leave extra time to reach your destination if your headed up north. In the Boston area the precip may end as some wet snowflakes in the afternoon as colder air comes around the storm-but it won't stick. It should be a dry and chilly Thanksgiving Day-before another warmup for the weekend.

Alerts: A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Concord, NH and points north. Some spots may pick up a foot or more of snow.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Heavy rain overspreads the area. Near steady temp around 42. East wind of 15-20 MPH.

Wednesday; Heavy rain in the morning, then rain showers possibly mixed with wet snow in the afternoon. Windy with temps around 45 in the morning, will fall to 36 by 5 PM. NE wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. Total rainfall between 1.5 and 2.5 inches expected.

Wednesday night: Any rain or wet snow showers end early, then clearing and windy. Lows around 30. NW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Thanksgiving Day: Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Sunny and windy. Highs in the upper 40's. NW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Friday: Sunny with highs around 60.

Saturday: Sunny with highs around 60.

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the low 50's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2011-12 Winter outlook!

Rainstorm Wednesday

A powerful storm will come in from the SW and cross right thru the area on Wednesday. Heavy rain will fall-especially in the morning, before tapering off in the afternoon. Clearing will come into the area for Thanksgiving day, but it will be chilly and windy.

Alerts: A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Northern New England-including here at PSU. 6+ inches of snow is likely there.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold. Lows near 35 in Boston, 32 in JP and 25 in the suburbs.

Tuesday: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. High 47. East wind around 10 MPH.

Tuesday night: Cloudy in the evening, the rain after midnight. Low 40. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday: Heavy rain in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the low 50's. SE wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. Total rainfall of 1-2 inches expected.

Thanksgiving Day: Sunny and windy. Highs in the mid 40's.

Friday: Sunny and warmer highs around 60!

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2011-12 winter outlook!

Thanksgiving Week

A cold front will come thru the area tonight with little moisture. However, it will bring in colder air for the start of the week. The next storm will arrive late on Tuesday and last thru Wednesday. This is a mostly rain event for Southern New England-with snow confined in the northern mountains. I'm hopeful it will clear out for Turkey day, but it will chilly and windy.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 38.

Monday: A mix of sun and clouds and colder. High 45. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday night: Mostly cloudy with lows in the low 30's.

Tuesday: Increasing clouds with highs in the mid 40's. Rain arriving overnight.

Wednesday: Heavy rain likely. Highs in the mid 50's.

Thanksgiving Day: Happy Thanksgiving! Clearing and windy. Highs in the 40's.

Black Friday: Sunny with highs around 50.

Extra: Stay tuned for my winter outlook over break!

Warmer Weekend

A great November weekend is in store with mainly sunny skies and warmer temps. A cool front will come thru with cooler air on Sunday night, leading to a cooler Monday. Then, there is potential for a Storm on the travel day-Wednesday. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold. Lows near 34 in Boston, 32 in JP and 25 in the suburbs.

Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High 55. SW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Saturday night: Partly cloudy with lows in the 30's.

Sunday: Mainly sunny and warmer. Highs in the mid 60's.

Monday: Partly Sunny and cooler. Highs in the 40's.

Extended: There is potential for a major storm on Wednesday-stay tuned!

Extra: Stay tuned for my winter outlook over Thanksgiving break!

Chilly Friday

Cold air will continue to come into the area overnight leading to a freeze. So, watch out for some slippery spots first thing Friday. The afternoon will end up being normal along with a gusty wind. Over the weekend the wind will switch to the SW-leading to a warmup.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Any rain or snow showers end, then clearing. Cold with lows near 34 Downtown, 31 in JP and 26 in the suburbs.

Friday: Sunny and chilly. High 47. A NW of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH will make it feel like the 30's.

Friday night: Clear with lows around 30.

Saturday: Sunny with highs in the mid 50's.

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the mid 60's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2011-12 winter outlook!

Snow Thursday?

After the rain comes to an end this evening, temps will fall into the 40's by morning. Then a weak system will come thru late in the day on Thursday. As that happens, colder air will be rushing in and the raindrops may switch to snowflakes before ending-no accumulation is expected. Then, another cold but sunny day is in store for Friday. It will warm up again for the weekend.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Showers this evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Low 48.

Thursday: Cloudy until 2 PM, then rain showers possibly mixed with wet snow. Temps near 48 in the morning will fall to 40 by dusk. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Thursday night: Scattered rain showers possibly mixed with snow until 9 PM, then some clearing. Lows around 30.

Friday: Sunny and cold. Highs in the upper 40's.

Saturday: Sunny with highs in the mid 50's.

Sunday: Increasing clouds with highs in the 60's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2011-12 Winter forecast over Thanksgiving break!

Wet Wednesday

Low pressure will ride along the stalled front giving us some rain on Wednesday afternoon. The wet weather will hang around thru Thursday morning, before cooler air comes in for the end of the week. However, it will once again warm up for the weekend.

Highs Today: Tuesday

Plymouth, MA: 72
Millis: 70
Natick: 68
Boston: 67

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy and still mild. Low 52.

Wednesday: Scattered showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. High 60. South wind around 10 MPH.

Wednesday night: Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows around 50.

Thursday: Scattered showers until 10 AM, then partial clearing. Highs in the low 50's.

Friday: Sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 40's.

Saturday: Sunny with highs in the 50's.

Sunday: Increasing clouds with highs in the 60's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2011-12 winter forecast over Thanksgiving break!

Mild Times

The mild stretch will continue for another day on Tuesday, but there will be a front in the area with a chance of a shower. Then, Low pressure will ride along the front giving us a cooler rain on Wednesday. After that, colder air will come in for the end of the week.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low of 53.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. High 67. West wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Tuesday night: A shower or 2 is possible. Lows in the low 50's.

Wednesday: Showers throughout the day. Highs in the upper 50's.

Thursday: Clearing and colder. Highs in the upper 40's.

Friday: Sunny with highs in the low 50's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2011-12 winter forecast over Thanksgiving break!

A Dry Weekend

Happy Veterans day everyone and a big thanks to all the vets. The wind will still be gusty on Saturday, but it will be dry as the storm moves further away. Sunday will be the pick of the weekend with warmer temps and a lighter wind. Temps will once again be above average early next week. There are no major storms in sight.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear and chilly. Lows near 35 in Boston and 26 in the suburbs.

Saturday: Sunny in the morning, then a mix of sun and clouds in the the afternoon. High 53. NW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Saturday night: Clearing with lows in the 30's.

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the low 60's.

Monday: Mostly cloudy with highs well into the 60's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2011-12 Winter forecast over Thanksgiving break!

A Long Weekend

The heavy rain will move north and out of the area tonight, but some showers will linger thru Friday morning. Then, colder air along with a gusty wind will move in for the rest of the day. Temps will slowly warm into the 50's on Saturday. Sunday will be warm again as temps bounce back into the 60's.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with scattered showers. Low 48.

Veterans Day: Isolated showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. High 51. NW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Friday night: Clear with lows in the low 30's.

Saturday: Partly to mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50's.

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the mid 60's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2011-12 Winter forecast over Thanksgiving weekend!

Rain Thursday

A cold front will come in from the west leading to showers. Also, the front will bring moisture up the coast from TS Sean leading to downpours in the afternoon. TS Sean currently has winds of 65 MPH, and is a threat to Bermuda. So, The circulation of Sean will stay way offshore, so the wind wont be a big issue. However, it will be windy on Friday as the cold air comes in from the west briefly. But, temps will rebound again this weekend.

Highs Today: Wednesday

JP: 70
Cambride: 70
Wareham: 67
Logan: 66

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with areas of fog. Low 48.

Thursday: Scattered showers in the morning, then showers with scattered downpours in the afternoon. High 60. SE wind of 10--20 MPH.

Thursday night: Scattered showers in the evening, then cloudy. Lows in the 50's. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Veterans Day: Partly to mostly sunny and windy. Highs in the low 50's. West wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Saturday: Sunny and still windy. Highs in the mid 50's.

Sunday: Sunny with highs around 60.

Tropical Storm Sean

Tropical Storm Sean has formed today about 400 miles SW of Bermuda. While the core of the storm will stay out to sea, some moisture will be drawn northward into New England on Thursday. This will lead to periods of heavy rain. Other than that, the weather pattern will remain quiet with temps going up and down.

Highs Today: Tuesday

Natick, MA: 71
JP:71
Millis: 70
Logan: 69
Pepperell: 68

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 50.

Wednesday: Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. High 65. SE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy with lows in the low 50's.

Thursday: Scattered showers in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50's.

Thursday night: Heavy rain is possible. Lows around 50.

Veterans Day: Clearing and windy. Highs in the low 50's.

Saturday: Sunny with highs in the 50's.

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the 60's.

US Weather: A storm as strong as a Cat 4 Hurricane will hammer Alaska over the next few days. Winds over 100 MPH and major coastal flooding is likely along with the heavy snow.

Indian Summer

Warmth will continue to come into the area over the next few days. The warmest day of the stretch will be Tuesday with temps soaring to near 70 in some areas. Wednesday will also be nice as temps will rise well above normal -which is about 55. Then, an area of weather of the Carolina coast may become Tropical or Subtropical Storm Sean and then ride up the coast and give us heavy rain late Thursday.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear with a low of 45.

Tuesday: A great day with mostly sunny skies and sea breeze. Highs near 64 in Boston, 67 in JP and 70 inland. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Tuesday: Clear with lows around 50.

Wednesday: A mix of sun and clouds with highs in the mid 60's.

Thursday: Watching what may become Sean ride up the coast! Rain likely with highs around 60-stay tuned!

Veterans Day: Clearing and windy. Highs in the 50's.

Tropics: A tropical storm has developed in the Mediterranean sea tonight. The first ever cyclone to develop there!

Earthquakes: As I am posting a 6.9 quake in Taiwan has occurred-stay tuned for more details later. Also, after shocks have hit OK today after their quake this weekend.

The Week Ahead

Warm air will surge into New England thru midweek with temps rising into the 60's. And full sunshine will continue as one of the longest dry stretches of the year goes on. The next chance of rain will be Thursday as a storm comes up the coast.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear and chilly. Lows near 40 in Boston, 37 in JP and 28 in the suburbs.

Monday: Sunny and warmer. High 64. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday night: Clear with lows around 40.

Tuesday: Sunny with highs in the mid 60's.

Wednesday: Sunny with highs well into the 60's.

Thursday: Rain possible. Highs in the 50's.

Veterans Day: Clearing with highs in the 50's.

Earthquake: A 5.6 magnitude quake hit Oklahoma this weekend, causing minor damage.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2011-12 Winter Forecast over Thanksgiving weekend!

Set Clocks Back

At 2AM on Sunday morning daylight savings time ends-so it is time to set clocks back an hour. We gain an hour in the morning, but lose the sun earlier in the afternoon. The weather will be sunny this weekend, with temps near 50 on Saturday and then 60 on Sunday. Also, Over the next few nights there is potential for some great northern lights displays-stay tuned for more updates.

Boston, MA weekend Forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold again. Lows near 35 downtown, 32 in JP and 25 in the suburbs.

Saturday: Sunny and still chilly. High 50. NW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Saturday night: Set clocks back an hour before going to bed. Clear with lows in the low 30's.

Sunday: Sunny with highs around 60.

Monday: Sunny with highs in the upper 60's!

Sunrise/Set times:

Saturday:

Sunrise: 723 AM
Sunset: 532 PM

Sunday:

Sunrise: 624 AM
Sunset: 431 PM

Down then Up

A cool front will come down from the NW tonight leading to a cooler Fri. and Sat. Then, as it slides offshore warmer air will come back for Sunday. Still, there are no storms in sight.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a sprinkle possible. Low 40.

Friday: Becoming sunny and windy. High 50. NW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Friday night: Clear and cold. Lows in the 20's.

Saturday: Sunny with highs around 50. Don't forget to set clocks back before heading to bed.

Sunday: Mostly sunny and warmer. Highs in the upper 50's. Sun sets at 430 PM.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2011-12 winter forecast during Thanksgiving weekend!

Warmer Thursday

High pressure will slide offshore allowing a wind shift to the SW which will bring in warmer temps. Then, a cold front will come thru on Thursday night ushering in colder air for Fri. and Sat. Sunday will once again rebound back above normal.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold. Lows near 39 in Boston, 36 in JP and 26 in the suburbs.

Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High 60. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Thursday night: Mostly cloudy with lows around 40.

Friday: Sunny and colder. Breezy with highs in the upper 40's. NW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Saturday: Sunny with highs around 50. Don't forget to set clocks back before heading to bed.

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the mid 50's. Sun sets at 430 PM.

US weather: Another snowstorm has hit Denver this week with 6-10 inches there.

Storm Free

High pressure will continue to dominate our weather over the next several days. A weak cold front will come thru on Friday without any rain, but cooler air will come in to the area. As Temps will be up and down over the next few days.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear and chilly. Lows near 39 in Boston, 36 in JP and 27 in the suburbs.

Wednesday: Sunny with a high of 53. East wind around 10 MPH.

Wednesday night: Clear with lows in the 30's.

Thursday: Sunny with highs around 60.

Friday: Sunny and breezy. Highs around 50.

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

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the 50's.