Quickcast

Boston Forecast:

Tonight; Increasing clouds with scattered showers after midnight.

Tuesday: Rain in the morning, then scattered showers, mist and drizzle. High 48. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Tuesday night: Cloudy with scattered evening rain showers. Lows in the low 40's.

Wednesday: Mainly cloudy with highs in the mid 50's.

Thursday: Low clouds and fog with scattered showers. Highs around 50.

Friday: Cloudy with rain possible. Highs in the low 50's.

The Week Ahead

Frost is likely tonight with temps dipping into the low 30's across most of the area. Monday will be another dry day with temps near normal. Tuesday, the first of May will be rainy with cooler temps. It should dry out by the end of the week.

Alerts:
A Frost Advisory is in effect for the city of Boston
A Freeze Warning is in effect for the suburbs.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with frost. Lows near 36 in Boston, 34 in JP and 28 in the suburbs.

Monday: Sunny with a sea breeze. Highs near 57 Downtown, 60 in JP and 64 inland. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday night: Increasing clouds with rain showers possible late. Lows in the mid 40's.

Tuesday: Scattered showers with highs near 50.

Wednesday: Cloudy with highs in the mid 50's.

Thursday: Sunny with highs near 70.

Friday; Sunny with highs in the 70's.

More Frost

 A frost advisory has been issued for the city of Boston, with a freeze warning elsewhere. So, cover up or bring in your plants. Sunday will be sunny with a wind again with near normal temps. Most days will be near to above normal.

Alerts:
A Frost Advisory is in effect for the city of Boston.

A Freeze Warning is in effect for the suburbs.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Clear with widespread frost. Lows near 37 Downtown, 34 in JP and 28 in the suburbs.

Sunday: Sunny with a breeze. High 58. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 25 MPH.

Sunday night: Clear with frost again. Lows in the mid 30's.

Monday: Mainly sunny with highs in the low 60's.

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

Freeze Warning

A Freeze warning has been issued for the area as cold winds bring down chilly air. The next few nights will be frosty with Sunny skies during the day.  So, bring in plants you want to save. The storm we are watching will pass well south of the area, bringing precip to the mid Atlantic area.

Alerts;
A Freeze Warning is in effect until 8 AM for the area.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Clear and windy. Widespread frost with lows near 37 Downtown, 34 in JP and 27 in the suburbs. West winds of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Saturday: Mostly sunny with a high of 55. NW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Saturday night: Widespread frost again. Partly cloudy with lows in the mid 30's.

Sunday; Mix of sun and clouds with highs in the mid 50's.

Near Normal

Some showers are possible this evening as a weak system passes thru the area. Friday will be a dry, but windy day with temps near the normal of 60. On Saturday night we will watch a storm pass to our south, and it may bring more snow in PA and NY. Stay tuned for more updates thru the weekend.

Alerts: A Freeze Watch is in effect for Friday night for the suburbs.

Boston Forecast:


Tonight: Cloudy with scattered rain showers. Low 47. NW wind increasing to 10-20 MPH.

Friday: Sunny and windy. High 60. West wind of 20-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Friday night: Clear with widespread frost. Lows in the low 30's. Bring in your plants!

Saturday: Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50's.

Saturday night: Watching a storm that should pass to our south.  Lows in the 30's. Stay tuned!

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

Some Showers

A storm stalled in SE Canada will continue to bring us periods of clouds and rain drops over the next few days. It will also provide a NW flow, keeping any heat to our south.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 43.

Wednesday: A mix of sun and clouds with an afternoon shower. High 57. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday night: Partly cloudy with lows in the low 40's.

Thursday: Increasing clouds with rain likely by evening and overnight. Highs in the upper 50's .

Friday; Sunny with highs in the upper 50's.

Saturday: Partly sunny with highs in the 50's .

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

Wild Night

The storm has arrived finally giving us the rain we need. It will also bring us strong winds late tonight along with the downpours. The rain will taper off by mid morning, and the sun may come out late in the day. After that each day will be similar, with temps closer to normal.

Alerts: A Flood Watch is in effect for the area
A Wind Advisory is in effect south of Boston.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Heavy rain. Windy with temps near 45 this evening will rise to 52 by dawn. NE wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH, shifting to SE and increasing to 20-30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH late. Rainfall of 1-2 inches expected.

Monday: Rain until 10 AM, then partly sunny. Windy with a high of 62. SE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH in the morning, then decreasing to 15-20 MPH in the afternoon. Total rainfall between 1.5-3 inches expected.

Monday night: Partly cloudy with lows in the mid 40's.

Tuesday:Partly sunny with an isolated PM shower. Highs around 60.

Wednesday: Partly sunny again with an isolated shower. Highs in the upper 50's.

Thursday: Sunny with a shower possible. Highs in the 50's

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

US Weather: A major wet snowstorm is expected in western PA and NY with over a FOOT of snow in places.

Flood Watch

The rain should arrive during the afternoon hours on Sunday and last thru Monday morning. The height of the storm will be Sunday night with downpours and strong winds. A few inches of rain is likely, leading to some minor street flooding. But, it should help out with the drought. However, I don't think the game at 8 PM  will be completed.

Alerts: A Flood Watch is in effect for the area.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with isolated showers. Low 55.

Sunday: Scattered showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Temps near 55 in the morning will fall to 48 by 7 PM. NE wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Sunday night: Heavy rain.  Windy with Lows in the mid 40's. NE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. 1-2 inches of  additional rain expected.

Monday: Heavy rain until 10 AM, then mostly cloudy. Highs around 60. Total rainfall of 2-3 inches expected. NE wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

US Weather: The same storm that will give us the rain will dump 6 inches or more of SNOW in Western NY and PA!

Storm Sunday

A powerful storm will come up the coast and give us the soaking rains we need late Sunday into Monday. But, Saturday should be a mainly dry day before the storm arrives. Heavy rains will total up to 3 inches in spots along with gusty winds. It will be tough for the game at 8PM on Sunday to be played.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Low clouds with areas of fog come into the area. Low 53.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then partly sunny with scattered showers after 5 PM . High 77. South wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Saturday night: Cloudy with scattered rain showers. Lows around 50.

Sunday: Scattered showers until 3 PM, then heavy rain. Near steady temps in the low 50's. NE wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Sunday night: Heavy rain.  Windy with lows in the 40's. SE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. Over an inch of rain is possible.

Monday: Heavy rain in the morning, then scattered shower in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50's.
Total rainfall of 2-3 inches possible!

Wet Weekend

Friday will be another nice day with sunny skies and temps in the 70's for the 100th birthday of fenway. Clouds will increase late Saturday with a shower or storm possible. The heaviest rain looks to arrive late Sunday. I'm still hopeful that the Red Sox game at 8PM on Sunday will be played.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 47.

Friday: Sunny and warmer. High 75. South wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. GO Red Sox!

Friday night: Partly cloudy with lows around 50.

Saturday: Sunny skies in the morning, then increasing clouds with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70.

Saturday night: Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid 50's.

Sunday: Isolated showers in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50's.

Sunday night: A wind-driven heavy rain likely. Lows in the 40's. A few inches of rain seems likely! Stay tuned for more timing details later.

Enjoy The Sun

The next few days will be sunny with warming temps into the 70s. On Saturday showers should arrive by dark, then a soaking rain will move in on Sunday. The potential is there for a few inches of rain over a few days.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy with a low of 43.

Thursday: Mostly sunny with highs near 63 at the coast and 70 inland. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Thursday night: Clear with lows in the mid 40's.

Friday: Sunny and warmer. Highs in the upper 70's.

Saturday: Increasing clouds with rain arriving by dark. Highs around 70.

Sunday: Heavy rain likely. Highs in the 50's. A few inches of rain is possible!

Cooler

Sunny skies will continue to be the rule, but temps will hold mainly in the 60's over the next few days. It may warm up again by weeks end.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cooler. Low 45.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny with highs near 58 at the coast and 64 inland. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday night: Clear with lows in the 40's.

Thursday: Partly sunny with highs around 70.

Friday: Sunny with highs in the mid 70's.

Weekend: Increasing clouds with rain likely by overnight Saturday. Highs in the 60's. Stay tuned for more details.

Highs Today

After a hot day today another warm one is in store for Tuesday. As temps will once again rise into the 80's with sunny skies. Temps will cool down for the middle of the week, but still no rain is expected thru the work week.

Highs Today: Monday

Andover, MA: 95
Concord: 93
Waltham: 90
JP: 90
Plymouth, NH: 88
Logan: 87-breaks the record of 84
Worcester: 86-breaks old record of 85

Alerts: A Red flag warning remains in effect for the area.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy and stuffy. Low 64.

Tuesday: Sunny with a breeze. High 82. West wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Tuesday night: Clear with lows around 45

Wednesday: Mostly sunny and cooler. Highs around 60.

Thursday: Sunny with highs around 70.

Friday: Partly sunny with highs in the 70's.

Marathon TImeline

One of the hottest marathons on record is expected with temps soaring into the mid to upper 80's! Although, it won't be humid and there will be a breeze-it will still be a tough day to run. It will remain above average thru the week with no rain expected.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a rain shower possible. Mild with a low of 60.

Marathon Timeliene:

8 AM in Hopkinton: Sunny with a temp of 65. SW wind of 5-10 MPH.

11AM: Sunny with a temp near 82. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.

1 PM: Sunny and breezy. Temp near 85 with SW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

3 PM: Hot with a temp near 88. SW wind gusting to 30 MPH. Good luck to all the runners, and stay cool.

Rest of the week forecast:

Monday night: Clear with lows near 60.

Tuesday: Sunny and still hot. Highs around 80.

Wednesday: Partly sunny and cooler. Highs in the mid 60's

Thursday: Mostly sunny with highs in the 60's.

Friday: Increasing clouds with highs around 70.

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

SPECIAL: 2011-12 Winter Review

This winter will be remembered for its warmth and lack of snow. Also, a major Halloween nor'easter dumped a foot of snow in some places, but only an inch in Boston. Then, November was warm and the warmth continued into the winter months. And, it was a very dry winter and the major drought continues in the Boston area.

Note: Scroll to the end for an updated brief forecast.

Month by month summary for Boston: Info from the NWS at Logan

November 2011: ( 1980-2010)

Avg Temp: 51-6 above normal

Snow: Trace-normal 1.4 inches

Dec normals

Avg High: 42

Avg Low: 28

Avg Snow: 8.8 inches

Dec 2011:

Avg High: 48

Avg Low: 32

Snow: Trace

Jan normals:

Avg High: 36

Avg Low: 22
Avg Snow: 13.5

Jan 2012:

Avg High: 42:
Avg Low: 27

Total Snow: 6.8

Biggest snow: 2.9

Feb Normals:

Avg High: 39

Avg Low: 24

Avg Snow: 11.2

Feb 2012:

Avg High: 45

Avg Low: 30

Snow Total: 0.9

March Normal:

Avg High: 47

Avg Low: 32

Avg Snow: 8.1

March 2012:

Avg High: 56

Avg Low: 38

Snow: Trace

Other Stats: Records from 1872-2012.

November was the warmest on record.

December snowfall was the second least on record.

It was the second warmest winter on Record with an average temp of 39-6deg. above average!

March was the second warmest and the third driest on record.

Now running a precip deficit of 6.5 inches since Jan 1.

2011-12 Averages: Dec-Feb

Avg High: 46-6 above average

Avg Low: 30-5 above average

Winter snowfall average (1981-2011) : 41.8 inches

2011-12 Snowfall Total (Oct-Mar) 9.2 inches-Second least snowiest on record.

Biggest Snow: 2.9 inches

Extra: The next Extra will be my 2012 Atlantic Hurricane season forecast in late May-stay tuned!

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with a low of 38.

Saturday: Mostly sunny with a high of 70. West wind of 10-20 MPH.

Sunday: Sunny with a late PM thunderstorm possible. Highs in the upper 70's.

Monday: Sunny with highs in the mid 80's. Stay tuned for my timeline!

Home Opener

Temps will be in the mid to upper 50's with sunshine for the Red Sox home opener against Tampa at 2 PM. For the weekend temps will soar into the 70's with mainly sunny skies. And, it now looks like temps will soar into the 80's for Marathon Monday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 42.

Friday: Sunny with a sea breeze. Highs near 58 at Fenway and 63 inland. NE wind of 10-20 MPH. Go Red Sox!

Friday night: Clear with lows in the low 40's.

Saturday: Sunny and warm. Highs around 70.

Sunday:Partly sunny with a late thunderstorm possible. Highs in the upper 70's.

Marathon Monday: Sunny and hot. Highs in the mid 80's!

Extra: Stay tuned for my winter review tomorrow!

Last Day

Temps will remain in the low to mid 50's on Thursday with some clouds around. On Friday it will be sunny with a sea breeze for the Sox home opener. It will warm up over the weekend, with warm temps possible for Marathon Monday.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a rain shower possible. Low 40.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers. High 53. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Thursday night: Scattered evening rain showers diminish overnight. Lows in the low 40's.

Friday: Home opener for the Sox against Tampa! Sunny with temps near 58 for First Pitch.

Saturday: Sunny with highs near 70.

Sunday: Partly sunny with a shower possible. Highs in the 70's.

Marathon Monday: Sunny with temps in the 60's. Stay tuned for my Marathon Timeline!

Extra: Stay tuned for my winter review on Friday!

Clouds And Sun

A stalled storm will continue to bring clouds with a shower or 2, but not the soaking rains we need. Temps will continue to be in the 50's to near 60 over the next few days. The sun should come out on Friday for the Sox home opener.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 40.

Wednesday: Partly sunny with isolated PM showers. High 57. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday night: Partial clearing with lows in the low 40's.

Thursday Partly sunny with scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50's.

Friday: Sunny with highs around 60 for the Sox home opener. Go Sox!

Saturday: Sunny and warmer. Highs around 70.

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the 70's.

Marathon Monday: Sunny with highs in the 70's. Stay tuned for my Marathon timeline as we get closer!

Extra: Stay tuned for my winter review later this week!

Day After Day

Low pressure stuck near the area will lead to mainly cloudy days with a shower. Also, temps will be about the same thru the week. However, fire danger will remain high with no soaking rains expected.

Alerts: A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for the area.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with a passing rain shower. Low 40.

Monday: Mostly cloudy with a rain shower or 2. Windy with high of 57. West wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Monday night: Cloudy with lows around 40.

Tuesday; Mostly cloudy with a rain shower possible. Highs in the mid 50's.

Wednesday: Cloudy with scattered rain showers. Highs in the mid 50's.

Thursday: More rain showers possible with highs in the 50's.

Friday: Some clearing is possible! Highs in the 50's for the Red Sox home opener.

Extra: Stay tuned for my winter review later this week!

Easter Weekend

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with a low of 32.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a high of 50. NE wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

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

Easter Sunday: Happy Easter everyone! Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 50's.

Same Old Pattern

Temps will hold in the mid 50's thru the upcoming Easter weekend. Also, it will be breezy thru the next few days again leading to elevated fire danger. On Easter Sunday clouds will increase, but most of the day should be dry.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Clear with lows near 36 in Boston, 34 in JP and 27 in the suburbs.

Good Friday: Sunny with a a high of 53. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

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

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

Easter Sunday: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50's. Rain should hold off until dark.

Extra: Stay tuned for my winter review!

Holiday Weekend

After the front came thru this evening, temps will average closer to normal over the next few days. It will remain dry thru at least Saturday. It now appears that on Easter Sunday a storm will back in from the east and give us some late day rain.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clearing. Low 40.

Thursday: Opening day for the Red Sox in Detroit. It will be sunny in the low 50's both there and in Boston. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. Go Sox!

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

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

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

Easter Sunday: Increasing clouds with rain likely by evening. Highs around 50.

Extra: Stay tuned for my winter review next week!

Dry

We are now in moderate drought in the Boston area, as we need soaking rains. However, that is not going to happen any time soon. Temps will go up and down over the next few days, before a warming trend for easter weekend.

Alerts: A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for the area.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 40.

Wednesday: Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny. High 62. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Wednesday night: Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows in the 30's.

Thursday: Mostly sunny with highs in the low 50's.

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

Saturday: Sunny with highs around 60.

Easter: Sunny with highs in the 60's.

US Weather: A series of tornadoes hammered Dallas, TX today causing major damage to the area. Many homes were destroyed and cars were flipped into the air.

Extra: Stay tuned for my winter review next week!

Quiet Times

High pressure will continue to dominate the weather over the next several days. Only on Wednesday with a weak front crossing is there a chance of a shower. That is leading to an elevated brush fire threat throughout the area. As, we are about 6 inches below normal in precip since the start of the year.

Alerts: A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Boston area for Tuesday.

Boston Forecast:

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

Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm. High 57. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy with a shower possible. Lows around 40.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a shower or 2 possible. Highs in the mid 50's.

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

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

Extra: Stay tuned for my winter review next week!

The Week Ahead

A front coming thru tonight will lead to some rain showers. First thing in the morning, some wet flakes may mix in -not a big deal. It will remain dry thru the rest of the week with temps around and slightly above average.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Scattered rain showers. Low 35.

Monday: Scattered rain showers possibly mixed with wet snow until 9 AM, then becoming sunny. High 50. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

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

Tuesday: Sunny and warmer. Highs in the upper 50's.

Wednesday: Partly sunny with highs in the mid 50's.

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

Friday: Sunny with highs in the 50's.