Warm Front

A warm front will cross the area on Saturday with scattered snow and rain showers during the day. Then, warm air will surge into the area on Sunday. It will remain warm early next week.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated snow showers late. Low 28.

Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers in the morning, then scattered rain showers in the afternoon. High 37. NE wind of 10-20 MPH. Snow may coat the ground in some areas.

Saturday night: Cloudy with scattered rain showers in the evening. Temps rising into the low 40's by dawn.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy and warmer. Highs in the mid 50's .

Monday: Sunny and warm.  Highs in the mid 50's.

Tuesday: Sunny and very warm. Highs around 60!

Snow Saturday

A front will cross the area tonight leading to a very cold Friday. Then, a warm front will approach from the West leading to some snow showers Saturday morning. It should switch to rain showers by afternoon, but there could be a coating of snow before the changeover. Sunday will be much warmer with highs well into the 50's.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with a flurry possible. Low 27.

Friday: Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy in the afternoon. High 34. North wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH

Friday night: Cloudy with snow showers around. Lows in the mid 20's.

Saturday: Snow showers in the morning, then rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30's. Snow may coat the ground in some areas.

Sunday: Partly sunny and warmer. Highs in the mid 50's.

US Weather: A major storm is hitting the west coast with a foot of rain possible in some areas. And, there could be feet of snow in the mts.

Cold Front

An arctic cold front will cross the region on Thursday with no precip, but lots of cold. Friday will be the coldest of the season with temps struggling to reach freezing. Then,  a warm front will come into the area on Saturday with a chance for some snow showers. Behind the front on Sunday temps will warm to near 50.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clearing with a low of 32 in Boston and 25 in the suburbs.

Thursday: Partly sunny with a high of 43. West wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 25 MPH.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy with lows in the upper 20's .

Friday: Sunny and cold. Highs in the mid 30's.

Saturday: Cloudy with scattered snow showers. Highs in the mid 30's.

Sunday: Partly sunny with a shower possible. Highs around 50.

Storm Update

Well, a mix of rain and snow has fallen in the area today leading to some coatings throughout the area. The mix will continue overnight and it may accumulate a little in some areas. Any early precip should end, then some clearing is possible. It will remain cold thru Friday before a warm front comes into the area on Saturday leading to some more precip.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Rain showers mixed with wet snow. Low 32. Snow may coat the ground in some areas.

Wednesday: Scattered flurries and sprinkles until 8 AM,  then mostly cloudy. High 40. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.  Watch for slippery spots in the morning.

Wednesday night: Clearing with lows in the upper 20's .

Thursday: Mostly sunny with highs around 40.

Friday: Sunny with highs in the mid 30's,

Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers. Highs in the 30's.

Sunday: Sunny and warmer. Highs near 50.

Some Snow

An area of low pressure will pass well south of the area on Tuesday leading to areas of light snow from Boston and points south. It won't be too heavy in Boston, so snow amounts will be limited. On Wednesday there will be still be a threat for a snow shower, but nothing big. It will dry out for the end of the week.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with a low of 28.

Tuesday: Cloudy until 9 AM, then light snow. High 36, but falling to 32 by 4 PM. SE wind of 10-15 MPH. Snow may coat the ground in some areas.

Tuesday night: Scattered snow showers in the evening, then remaining cloudy. Lows around 30.

Wednesday: Partly sunny with a snow shower possible in the morning. Highs around 40.

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

Friday: Sunny and cold. Highs in the 30's. 

A Shift South

Monday will be sunny and a bit warmer than today. Then a weak low pressure will pass south of the  area on Tuesday leading to some light snow of flurries, but it won't be a big storm. The rest of the week will be below average and dry.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with a low of 27.

Monday: Mostly sunny with a high of 45. West wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday night: Increasing clouds with lows around 30.

Tuesday: Cloudy with light snow or flurries likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30's. Snow may coat the ground in some areas.

Tuesday night: Cloudy with flurries around. Lows around 30.

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

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the 40's.

Friday: Sunny with highs in the 30's.

Note: Scroll down to my last post for my Winter forecast!

SPECIAL: 2012-13 Winter Forecast

This is a preview of the upcoming winter ahead. After last winter that wasn't I expect this winter to be much colder and snowier. The long range data this winter supports some nor'easters, but most of the big storms could hit further south than Boston. As before, this winter I will predict snow totals for the immediate Boston area.

Note: Scroll to the end for my latest forecast.


Here is the forecast for the winter months ahead:

December Avg:

Avg High; 43
Avg Snow: 7.5 inches

December 2012 Forecast:

Avg High: 40
Total snow: 8 inches

January Avg:

Avg High: 37
Avg Snow: 11.3

January 2013 Forecast:

Avg High: 36
Total snow: 20

February avg:

Avg High: 40
Avg Snow: 11.3


Feb. 2013 Forecast:

Avg High: 42
Total snow: 8

March Avg:


Avg High: 46
Avg Snow: 8


March 2013 Forecast:

Avg High: 45
Total snow: 9

Final Snow total for Boston avg: 42 inches

My 2012-13 Total snow forecast: 45 inches

Biggest snowstorms: for Boston

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

Earliest Snow: Oct 10th
Latest snow: May 5th

Largest snow totals ever:

1995-96: 107.3 inches
1993-4: 96.0
1947-48: 89..6

Smallest snow totals:

1936-37: 8.2 inches
Last year: 9.4
1979-80: 10.2

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and windy. Low 27. NW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Sunday: Partly sunny to mostly sunny  and windy. High 40. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

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

Monday: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 40's.

Tuesday: Cloudy with snow possible late in the day and at night, Highs around freezing. Some accumulation is possible. Stay tuned!

Wednesday: More snow possible. Highs around freezing.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everyone and thanks for checking out my blog. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving. The weather will be great for the next days with sunny skies and highs in the 50's. On Saturday a cold front will come into the area cooling us down for Sunday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight:Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 37.

Thanksgiving Day: Happy Thanksgiving day everyone! Mostly sunny with a high of 52. NE wind less than 10 MPH.

Thursday night: Clear with lows in the 30's

Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer. Highs in the upper 50's.

Saturday: Cloudy with scattered rain showers. Highs in the 40's, but falling into the 30's in the evening.

Sunday: Clearing and windy. Highs in the upper 30's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my Winter forecast this weekend!

Dry For Travel

One of the biggest travel days of the year will be dry here in New England. Most of the country will also be dry, except for a storm in the Pacific Northwest. Thanksgiving will feature more sunshine with temps in the 50's. Friday will be the warmest of the week before a cold front comes thru.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with lows near 37 in Boston and 28 in the suburbs.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, but dry. High 50. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

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

Thanksgiving Day: More sunshine with highs in the low 50'.s  Happy Thanksgiving day everyone!

Black Friday: Sunny and warm. Highs in the upper 50's.

Saturday: A cold front comes into the area with rain showers. Highs in the 40's ,

Sunday: Sunny and colder. Highs in the 30's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2012-13 Winter forecast over break!

Calm Weather

A storm well to our SE will increase the clouds over the area leading to partly sunny skies on Tuesday. Wednesday will feature more clouds, but dry for travel all over the NE. Thanksgiving will also be a nice day with more sunshine and temps near normal..

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with areas of fog. Lows near 32 in Boston and 25 in the coldest areas.

Tuesday: Partly sunny with a high of 50. NE wind of 10-15 MPH

Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 30's.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with highs around 50. Fine for travel throughout the Northeast.

Thanksgiving Day: Happy Thanksgiving everyone! More sunshine with highs in the mid 50's

Black Friday: Sunny with highs in the 50's. Dry for shopping.

Extra: Stay tuned for my winter forecast over the weekend!

Thanksgiving Week

High pressure will continue to protect New England right thru Thanksgiving week, Temps will gradually warm up throughout the week, with temps reaching above normal by the end of the week. The biggest travel day of the year - Wednesday will be dry with temps in the 50's. It will be fine for travel over all of the Northeast.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with lows near 32 in Boston and 25 in the suburbs.

Monday: Mostly sunny with  a high of 50. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday night: Clear with lows in the mid 30's

Tuesday: Partly sunny with highs in the low 50's.

Wednesday :Fine for travel. Mostly cloudy with highs in the low 50's.

Thanksgiving Day: Sunny with highs in the mid 50's.

Black Friday: Fine for shopping. Dry with highs in the 50's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my winter forecast over thanksgiving break!

Storm Free

High pressure will continue to dominate the weather for the next several days. Temps will also be normal-about 50 during the day. The storm early next week continues to be a wide miss at this point.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with lows near 35 in Boston and 27 in the suburbs.

Saturday: Sunny with a high of 47. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Saturday night: Clear with lows around 30.

Sunday: Sunny with highs around 50.

Monday: Sunny with highs around 50.

Tuesday: The storm likely goes out to sea. Highs in the 40's.

Wednesday: No problems for travel.  Dry with highs around 50.

Extra: Stay tuned for my winter forecast over Thanskgiving break!

Sunny Weekend

High Pressure will continue to give us mostly sunny skies and near to below normal temps thru the upcoming weekend. Also, a storm during Thanksgiving week is a miss at this point.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with lows near 35 in Boston and 27 in the suburbs

Friday: Partly sunny. High 47. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

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

Saturday: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 40's.

Sunday: Sunny with highs around 50.

Monday: Sunny with highs in the 40's.

Tuesday: Watching a storm-at this point a miss. Highs in the 40's.

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

Day After Day

Sunny skies will rule the weather for the next several days. Temps will be in the 40's the next couple of days before rebounding over the weekend.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with a low of 27.

Thursday: Mostly Sunny with a high of 45. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Thursday night: Clear with lows around 30.

Friday: Partly sunny with highs in the upper 40's.

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

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the 50's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2012-13 Winter forecast over Thanksgiving break!

Below Normal

A cold front came thru the area today as temps crashed behind it. Now, sunny and cool weather will rule the next several days as high pressure will come into the area.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Some clearing overnight. Low 37.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny and cooler. High 47. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday night: Clear with lows around 30.

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

Friday; Sunny with highs around 50.

Saturday: Sunny with highs around 50.

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the 50's.

A Cool Front

A Cool front will come thru the area during the day on Tuesday with showers around.The front will also drop temps into the 40's by the end of the day as the cold air comes in. Sunny skies, but cooler temps will rule for the rest of the week.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with showers late. Near steady temps around 57.

Tuesday: Showers in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Temps near 60 in the morning will fall to 47 by 4 PM. Wind shifting to West at 10-20 MPH.

Tuesday night: Clearing and colder. Lows in the mid 30's.

Wednesday: Sunny with highs around 50.

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

Friday: Sunny with highs in the 40's.

The Week Ahead

Temps will soar well into the 60's for the Monday holiday for many. A cool front will bring showers into  the area on Tuesday. Then, cooler and dry weather for the rest of the week as a cool High pressure system comes into New England.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly clear with a low of 47.

Veterans Day: Mostly sunny with a high of 67. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday night: Cloudy with showers possible. Lows in the low 50's.

Tuesday: Cloudy with showers. Highs in the mid 50's.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with highs around 50.

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the 40's.

Friday: Sunny with highs in the 40's. 

Snow Totals

Well, we picked up much more snow in the Boston area than was expected, but got only a few flakes up here in Plymouth, NH. Now, it will clear out over the weekend along with moderating temps. As, temps will rise into the 60's on the Monday holiday.

Snow Totals: From NWS

Soutbridge, MA: 9.2 inches
Worcester: 6.2
Foxboro: 6.0
New York, NY: 4.7-a November record
Westwood: 4.2
Brighton:4.0
JP: 3.7-according to NWS spotter
Blue Hill: 3.5
Woburn: 3.0
Logan: 0.4

Peak Wind Gusts:

Vineyard: 73 MPH
Falmouth: 71
Nantucket: 63
Plymouth, MA: 61
Boston: 49

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Any showers fade to partial clearing. Low 32. North wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Friday: Increasing sunshine. High 50. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Friday night: Clear with lows around freezing.

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

Sunday: Sunny and warmer! Highs in the low 60's.

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

Snow!

Snow has been falling in the Boston area this evening-with some reports of up to 5 inches west of  Boston. In Boston an earlier mix of rain and snow has changed over to snow over the last few hours. Snow may amount to an inch or so in Boston, but more not too far to the west. The precip will be off and on thru the night and most of the day tomorrow.

Alerts:
A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Cape and islands.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for metro Boston.

A Winter Weather Weather Advisory is in effect west of Boston  3-6 inches are possible there .

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Periods of snow, sleet and rain. Near steady temps around freezing. NE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH. Total snow of a coating to 2 inches in Boston with more to the west.

Thursday: Any snow showers should change to rain showers. High 42. NE wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Thursday night: Clearing with lows in the low 30's.

Friday: Partly sunny with highs in the low 50's.

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

Sunday: Sunny with highs around 60.

Vetrans Day: Sunny with highs in the 60's.

Storm Update

A storm will come up the coast and give us a mix of rain and some snow. Some ocean effect rain or snow showers will arrive in the morning, before steady precip arrives in the afternoon. It may even start with a brief burst of snow around Boston before changing to rain. The snow may coat the grass in and around Boston, with more possible out around central MA. The wind will gust over 50 MPH in some areas leading to scattered power outages, but not as much as Sandy last week.

Alerts:

A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Cape and islands.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the rest of the coastline-including Boston .

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with a low of 32. NE wind increasing to 15-20 MPH.

Wednesday: Scattered rain and snow showers until 2 PM, then rain mixed with wet snow. High 40. NE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH. Snow may coat the grass in and around Boston.

Wednesday night: Any west snow changes to rain. Temps rising to the low 40's. NE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH.

Thursday: Rain showers continue. Highs in the upper 40's'. 

Friday: Clearing with highs around 50.

Saturday: Sunny with highs in the 50's.

Sunday: Sunny with highs around 60.

Nor'easter Ahead

Election day will be a great day to head out to vote with sunny skies and highs in the 40's. On  Wednesday it will become increasingly windy and cloudy with precip arriving in the afternoon. The height of the storm will be overnight Wednesday night with windswept rain. However, some areas may mix with wet snow in the evening-even close to Boston- before changing to rain. Some accumulation is possible well inland. Stay tuned for more details.

Alerts:


A High Wind Watch is in effect for the coastline-including Boston.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and the coldest so far. Lows near 29 in Boston, 27 in JP and 23 in the suburbs.

Election Day: Head out to vote! Mostly sunny with a high of 45. West wind around 10 MPH.

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

Wedensday: Increasing clouds until 4 PM, then rain possibly mixed with wet snow. Highs in the upper 30's. NE wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Wedensday: Any wet snow changes to a windswept heavy rain. Near steady temps around 40. NE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH. Snow may coat the grass in some areas close to Boston, wih more possible well NW.  Stay tuned!

Thursday: Periods of rain and wind continue. Highs in the upper 40's.

Friday: Clearing with highs around 50.

The Week Ahead

Sunday night will be the coolest night so far with temps dropping to near freezing in Boston and 20's elsewhere. Monday and Tuesday will also be chilly with sunny skies and highs in the 40's. Then, a powerful storm will come up the coast and give us another storm. The nor'easter will give us heavy rain and strong winds-effecting all the areas hit by Sandy last week.

Alerts:

A Frost Advisory is in effect for Boston.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold. Lows near 34 in Boston, 32 in JP and 26 in the suburbs.

Monday: Mostly sunny and chilly. High 45. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

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

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

Wednesday: Increasing clouds with rain and wind arriving late and continuing into the night. Highs in the upper 40's. Stay tuned!

Thursday: Lingering rain and wind. Highs in the mid 40's.

Friday: Some clearing. Highs in the 40's.

Fall Back

Any showers around this evening will taper off overnight. On Saturday temps will hold around 50 along with partly sunny skies. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before heading to bed on Saturday night. Sunday will be brighter, but temps will hold near 50 again.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Any showers fade to mostly cloudy skies. Low 40.

Saturday: Partly sunny. High 52. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 25 MPH.

Saturday night: Partly cloudy with lows in the 30's. Set your clocks back one hour before going to bed!

Sunday: Sunny with highs around 50.

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

Election Day: Go to Vote! Dry with highs in the 40's.

Sunrise/ Sunset times: For Boston

Saturday:

Sunrise: 722 AM-latest sunrise of the year
Sunset: 534 PM

Sunday:

Sunrise: 620 AM
Sunset: 433 PM

Colder Weekend

Clouds will hang tough on Friday as the remains of Sandy spins around the Northeast. Then, as the storm heads into Canada a NW flow will draw cold winds into New England. Temps will struggle to reach 50 over the weekend.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 43.

Friday: Partly to mostly cloudy. High 55. West wind of 10-20 MPH..

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

Saturday: Mostly sunny and windy. Highs around 50. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Sunday: Mostly sunny with highs around 50.