SPECIAL: 2013-14 Winter Forecast

This is a preview of the upcoming winter ahead. Last winter we saw above normal snow along with chilly temps. Some of the long range data this winter suggests less snow this winter. However, I am still expecting average snow and cold temps. And, my total snowfall is for the immediate Boston area.

Note: Scroll to the end to see my latest forecast

Here is my month by month forecast for the Winter:

December Averages:

Avg. High: 43
Avg. Snow: 7.5 inches

December 2013 Forecast:

Avg. High: 41
Total Snow: 8 inches

January Averages:

Avg High: 37
Avg Snow: 11.3 inches

January 2014 forecast:

Avg High: 35
Total Snow: 15 inches

February Averages:

Avg High: 40
Avg Snow 11.2 inches

February 2014 Forecast:

Avg High: 38
Total Snow: 20 inches

March Averages:

Avg High: 46
Avg Snow: 8 inches

March 2014:
Avg High: 47
Total snow: 5 inches


Final Snow Total Boston Average: 43 inches

My 2013-14 Snow Total forecast: 48 inches

Biggest snowstorms in Boston History:

Feb 17, 2003: 27.8 inches
Blizzard of 78- 27.1
Feb 8, 2013: 25 inches

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

Largest snow totals ever:

1995-96: 107.3 inches
1993-94: 96.0 inches
1947-48: 89.6 inches

Lowest snow totals ever:

1936-37: 8.2 inches
2011-12: 9.4 inches
1979-80: 10 inches

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low of 30.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy scattered rain and snow showers in the morning, then scattered rain showers in the afternoon. High 45. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Sunday night: Any rain showers end. Lows around 40.

Monday: Mostly cloudy with highs around 40.

Tuesday: Some precip possible as a storm makes a close pass. Highs around 40.

Wednesday: Clearing with highs in the mid 40's.

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the 40's.