Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone and thanks for checking out my blog. I plan on updating the blog as often as I can throughout 2016. 2016 will start out with some sun and temps in the low 40's. The weekend will feature some sun and temps in the upper 30's. Some snow is possible by Monday.

Boston forecast :

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 30.

New Year's Day: Partly to mostly sunny with a high of 42. West wind of 10-20 MPH.

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

Saturday: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 30's.

Sunday: Partly sunny with a snow shower late. Highs in the upper 30's.

Monday: Some ocean effect snow is likely. Highs in the 20's. Stay tuned!

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2015 year in review!

2000th POST!!!- First Night Timeline

Freezing rain and rain will continue for the next several hours leading to more slippery spots. But temps on Thursday should reach the low to mid 40's. First Night celebrations will be dry with temps dropping through the 30's. New Year's Day looks seasonably cold and dry.

Alert:

A Freezing Rain Advisory is in effect for Boston and points NW until 3 AM.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Rain mixing with freezing rain. Near steady temps around 32. North wind of 10-20 MPH.

Thursday: Partly sunny and warmer. High 43. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

First Night Timeline:

6 PM: Partly cloudy with temps near 37. Wind West at 10-15 MPH through the evening.

8 PM: Partly cloudy with temps near 35.

10 PM: Clear with temps near 34.

Midnight: Happy 2016! Clear with temps near 32.

New Year's Day: Partly sunny with highs in the low 40's .

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

Sunday: Some snow possible. Highs in the mid 30's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2015 Year in Review!

Note: Stay tuned for details for my 2000th blog post party over the next few weeks! 

Icy Spots

Snow changed to rain today, but as temps fell any water left standing froze. Now clouds will hold on Wednesday along with some patchy freezing drizzle early. Then another front will bring scattered showers late. New Year's Eve should by dry and chilly.

Boston forecast;

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with patchy freezing drizzle. Near steady temps around 25. North wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday: Areas of freezing drizzle in the morning, then cloudy in the afternoon. High 38. North wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday night: Scattered rain showers. Lows in the upper 30's.

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

New Year's Eve: Clear with temps in the mid 30's in the evening. Stay tuned for my First Night Timeline!

New Year's Day: Sunny with highs in the low 40's.

Saturday: Sunny with highs in the 30's.

Sunday:  A snow shower possible. Highs in the 30's.

Storm Update

Snow will arrive shortly in the Boston area. However, snow will change to sleet and then rain pretty quickly. So, just minor amounts of snow is expected in Boston before the changeover. Rain will last through the afternoon.

Alert:

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 1 PM Tuesday for the Boston area.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Snow mixing with sleet. Temps holding near 30. NE wind of 15-25 MPH.

Tuesday: Any snow or sleet changes to rain by 9 AM, then periods of rain. High 40. East wind of 15-25 MPH. Total snow amounts of 1-2 inches. 

Tuesday night: Some freezing drizzle or drizzle possible. Lows in the low 30's.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with highs in the low 40's.

Thursday: Some sun possible. Highs in the upper 40's. Stay tuned to my first night timeline!

New Year's Day: Sunny with highs in the 30's.

First Snow Of Season

Colder air will come into the area on Monday and then the first winter storm of the season will arrive Monday night into Tuesday. In Boston the snow will arrive after midnight on Monday night and the snow will continue into early Tuesday. However, as warm comes into the area snow will change to sleet and then rain rather quickly. But  some minor accumulation of snow is still likely.

Alert:
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Boston area from 8 PM Monday through 1 PM Tuesday

Boston forecast: 

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 30. NW wind of 15-25 MPH.

Monday: Partly sunny and cold. Temps holding near 32. NW wind of 15-25 MPH.

Monday night: Increasing clouds in the evening, then snow after midnight. Temps in the upper 20's. East wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. Snow accumulating around an inch.

Tuesday: Snow mixing with sleet and freezing rain until 10 AM, then periods of rain. Highs in the upper 30's. Total snow amounts of 1-3 inches expected in Boston. 

Tuesday night: Scattered rain possible. Lows in the upper 30's,


Wednesday: Partly sunny with more rain possible. Highs in the mid 40's.

Thursday: Partly sunny with highs in the 40's. Stay tuned for my First Night Timeline!

New Year's Day: Sunny with highs in the 40's.

Rain Sunday

Showers will arrive later tonight and last into Sunday. Cold air will finally arrive on Monday and that will set the stage for our first winter storm of the season. However, in Boston it looks like a brief period of snow and sleet that will change to rain.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with rain. Low 45.

Sunday: Periods of rain. High 55. SE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Sunday night: Clearing with lows around 30.

Monday: Mostly sunny with temps holing in the low to mid 30's.

Monday night: Snow arriving. Lows in the mid 20's. Some snow accumulation is likely!

Tuesday: Snow and sleet early in the morning will change to rain. Highs in the upper 30's. Stay tuned for my final snow totals on Sunday!

Wednesday: More unsettled weather possible. Highs in the 40's.

Still Warm

Saturday will feature mainly cloudy skies and temps nearing 50. Rain showers are likely at night as a front comes through. Sunday may feature a few showers before the coldest air of the season so far comes into the area on Monday. And a winter storm is possible on Tuesday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low of 45.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a high of 50. NE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Saturday night: Rain showers. Lows around 40.

Sunday: Rain showers continue. Highs around 60.

Monday: Partly sunny and cold. Highs in the mid 30's.

Tuesday: A wintry mix likely. Highs in the 30's. Stay tuned!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone and thanks for checking out my weather blog. The holiday will feature partly sunny skies and temps nearing 60. Saturday looks dry and colder before rain showers arrive at night. Early next  week we will need to watch for our first winter storm of the season.

Alert:

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect South of Boston.

Boston forecast:

Christmas Eve: Mostly cloudy with areas of fog. Low 50 for Santa.

Christmas Day: Party to mostly cloudy. High 60. West wind of 10-15 MPH.

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

Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cooler. Highs in the upper 40's.

Saturday night: Rain showers likely. Lows in the mid 40's.

Sunday: A shower possible. Highs in the upper 50's.

Monday: Partly sunny and cold. Highs in the mid 30's.

Tuesday: Watching a storm. Highs around freezing. Stay tuned! 

Record Warmth

Christmas Eve day will feature record high temps along with some humidity. For the holiday itself temps will once again threaten record levels and will feature some sun. The weekend looks above average as well.

Boston forecast :

Tonight: Rain with isolated thunderstorms. Temps rising to 60 by dawn. SW wind of 15-25 MPH.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a passing shower. Humid with a high of 70.  SW wind of 15-25 MPH.

Christmas Eve: Partly cloudy and warm for Santa! Lows in the low 50's.

Christmas Day: Partly sunny with record warmth possible again. Highs in the mid 60's.

Saturday: A shower possible. Highs in the low 50's.

Sunday: Partly sunny and warm again. Highs in the low 60's. 

Holiday Heat

More rain is expected by late on Wednesday as  another storm system comes through  the area. Then record temps are expected on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On Thursday temps could approach 70 degrees along with mainly cloudy skies and a risk of a shower. More sunshine is expected for the Holiday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy with fog. Low 47.

Wednesday: Increasing clouds until 3 PM, then showers with scattered downpours. High 55. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday night: Heavy rain. Temps rising to near 60 by dawn!

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a shower. Very warm with highs in the upper 60'S! 

Christmas Eve: Mostly cloudy and very warm for Santa! Lows in the 50's.

Christmas Day: Partly sunny with highs in the mid 60's.

Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler. Highs in the mid 40's.

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

Rain Tuesday

A front will bring rain on Tuesday along with temps in the 50's. Wednesday will also feature some rain along with warm temps. And temps on Christmas eve could approach 70 degrees!

Boston forecast;

Tonight: Cloudy with a shower late. Low 45. SW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Tuesday: Periods of rain. High 57. SW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Tuesday night: Partial clearing with lows in the mid 40's.

Wednesday: Rain arriving in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50's.

Wednesday night: Periods of rain. Temps holding in the 50's. 

Christmas Eve: Mostly cloudy and very warm. Highs in the upper 60's!

Christmas Day: Partly sunny and still warm. Highs around 60.

The Week Ahead

Monday will feature an increase in clouds along with warm temps. A front will bring showers on Tuesday and more rain is expected on Wednesday. And temps by Christmas eve could set a record.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy with a low of 32.

Monday: Partly sunny in the morning, then cloudy in the afternoon. High 53. SW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Monday night: Cloudy with temps holding near 50. Winter arrives at 1149PM.

Tuesday: Scattered showers with highs in the mid 50's.

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

Christmas Eve: Cloudy with highs in the mid 60's. 

Christmas Day: Sunny with highs in the 50's. 

Sunny Sunday

Sunday will be another chilly day along with sunny skies and the winds will diminish. Temps will once again warm up early next week and rain is likely by midweek.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold. Low 28. West wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Sunday: Mostly sunny with a high of 40. West wind of 15-25 MPH.

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

Monday: Mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 50's.

Tuesday: A shower or 2 possible. Highs in the mid 50's.

Wednesday: Rain likely. Highs in the 50's.

Christmas Eve: Cloudy with record highs in the 60's possible!

Weekend Forecast

The front that came through today will stall offshore leading to cloudy skies and a risk of a shower. Saturday will then be colder and windy along with a chance of a snow shower. Sunday will also be chilly before another warm up early next week.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Rain ending. Areas of fog with lows in the mid 40's. SE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with fog and a passing shower. High 50. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Friday night: Mostly cloudy with a passing snow shower late. Lows around 30.

Saturday: Partly sunny with snow showers or flurries possible. Windy with highs in the upper 30's.

Sunday: Sunny with highs around 40.

Monday: Sunny with highs in the 50's.

More Rain

Another storm will pass to our west leading to periods of rain on Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. On Friday it looks to stay dry as the rain should be east of the area. On Saturday it will be cold and windy along with a small risk of a snow shower.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with areas of fog and drizzle. Low 37.

Thursday: Areas of fog and drizzle in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. High 48. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Thursday night: Rain in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Areas of fog with lows holding in the mid 40's.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with highs in the low 50's .

Saturday: Partly sunny with a passing snow shower. Highs in the upper 30's.

Sunday: Sunny with highs around 40.

Forecast Update

Wednesday will feature sunny skies and temps closer to normal. Then another area of low pressure will come into the area by Thursday afternoon leading to more rain. Some drying is likely on Friday, and by the weekend temps will drop back to normal.

Boston forecast :

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a diminishing wind. Low 38. West wind of 15-25 MPH.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high of 45. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday night: Increasing clouds with lows in the mid 30's.

Thursday; Cloudy in the morning, then rain arriving in the afternoon. Highs around 50.

Thursday night: Rain. Lows in the mid 40's.

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

Saturday: Partly sunny with a snow shower possible. Highs in the upper 30's.

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

Wild Tuesday

Rain will continue to fall overnight as temps rise to close to 60 by dawn. Behind the storm it will clear out, but it will be very windy. Wednesday will be more seasonable before more rain by late on Thursday.

Alerts: 

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Boston and points north until midnight tonight.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for all of MA from 11 AM to 6 PM on Tuesday

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Periods of rain with scattered thunderstorms. Temps rising to 60 by 7 AM. South wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Tuesday: Becoming partly sunny and windy. Temps near 60 in the morning will fall to 53 by 4 PM. West wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH.

Tuesday night: Clearing and still windy. Lows in the upper 30's. West wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

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

Thursday: PM rain likely. Highs around 50.

Friday: Partial clearing with highs in the low 50's.

The Week Ahead

Monday will be a cloudy day, but it will be mostly dry. An area of low pressure will bring heavy rains on Monday night. Behind the storm skies will clear and the wind will increase as well. Temps will cool back closer to normal by the end of the week.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Low clouds and fog with a low of 45.

Monday: Cloudy with mist and drizzle. Temps rising through the 50's. SE wind of 15-25 MPH.

Monday night: Heavy rain. Temps rising to 60 by daybreak. SE wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny and windy. Temps near 60 in the morning will fall through the 50's during the day. NW wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

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

Thursday: PM rain likely. Highs in the upper 40's.

Friday: Clearing with highs in the 40's. 

Cooler Sunday

Clouds will come back into the area on Sunday along with cooler temps. Then an area of low pressure will bring rain to the area by late on Monday. Clearing skies will follow the storm on Tuesday.

Boston forecast;

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with areas of fog. Low 45.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with areas of fog and drizzle. High 48. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

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

Monday: Showers possible by the afternoon. Temps rising through the 50's .

Monday night: Rain. Temps rising to near 60.

Tuesday: Clearing with highs in the 50's.

Wednesday: Sunny with highs in the 40's. 

Weekend Update

Saturday will be another great day with some sun and warm temps. On Sunday a back door cold front will lead to more clouds and cooler temps. A storm traveling to our west should bring rain by late on Monday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy with fog. Low 45.

Saturday: Partly to mostly sunny and warm. High 58. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Saturday night: Increasing clouds with lows in the mid 40's.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with some showers and drizzle possible. Highs around 50.

Monday: Rain likely late. Temps rise through the 50's by the end of hte day.

Tuesday: Clearing with highs in the 50's.

Mild Weekend

Temps will soar to near 60 on Friday along with some sun in the afternoon. Saturday will be similar, but it now appears that a cool front will cross the area on Sunday leading to cooler temps. A rain storm is likely by Monday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy with a low of 45.


Friday: Areas of fog in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. High 60. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.


Friday night: Mostly cloudy with lows in the mid 40's.


Saturday: Sunny with highs around 60.


Sunday: Mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 50's.

Monday: Rain likely by the afternoon. Highs in the 50's.

Warm Weather Again

Warm weather will return to the area over the next couple of days. On Thursday temps will rise into the mid 50's along with a risk of a shower. Friday will feature more sunshine and the weekend will be dry as well. By Saturday and Sunday temps may near record levels.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with areas of fog, mist and drizzle. Low 40. South wind of 10-20 MPH.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with areas of scattered showers, fog mist and drizzle in the morning, then mostly cloudy in the afternoon. High 55. South wind of 10-20 MPH.

Thursday night: Clouds and fog come back into the area. Lows in the mid 40's.

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

Saturday: Sunny with highs around 60.

Sunday: Partly sunny with highs in the low 60's.

Forecast Update

Skies will be mostly cloudy on Wednesday along with seasonal temps. Thursday will also be cloudy, but temps will once again rise above normal. And temps will soar into the 50's for the end of the week and into the weekend as well.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 34.

Wednesday: Partly to mostly cloudy. High 45. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.

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

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

Friday: A mix of sun and clouds with highs in the mid 50's.

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

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

A Graze

A storm will graze the area on Tuesday leading to rain in SE MA, and maybe a shower in Boston. And temps on Tuesday and Wednesday will finally drop close to normal. By the end of the week temps will rise back up again.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low of 38.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a shower possible. High 43. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

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

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 40's.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a passing shower. Highs around 50.

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

The Week Ahead

Monday will be another warm day with sunny skies. Then an area of low pressure will make a close pass on Tuesday. However, it looks to head out to sea. The rest of the week will be dry and cooler.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 34.

Monday: Mostly sunny and warm. High 57. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday night: Increasing clouds with lows in the upper 30's.

Tuesday: Cloudy and breezy as a storm heads out to sea. Highs in the mid 40's.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 40's

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

Friday: Sunny with highs in the 50's. 

Above Average

Sunday will be another above average day with sunny skies. Monday will also be warm and sunny before a storm makes a close pass on Tuesday. At this point it may graze the area with some showers and wind.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with a low of 38.

Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm. High 58. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

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

Monday: Mostly sunny and warm again. Highs in the mid 50's .

Tuesday: Some showers and wind possible as a storm makes a close pass. Highs in the mid 40's. Stay tuned!

Wednesday: Cloudy with highs in the 40's.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with highs in the 40's.

Warm Weekend

A warm weekend is in store along with sunny skies. On Saturday temps will rise into the low 50's along with light winds. On Sunday temps may close in on 60 and early next week will be warm as well.

Boston forecast:

Tonight; Clear with a low of 34.

Saturday: Mostly sunny with a high of 52. West wind of 10-15 MPH.

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

Sunday: Mostly sunny with highs around 60.

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

Tuesday: Watching a storm. Highs in the 50's. 

Forecast Update

Friday will feature sunny skies and seasonal temps. Over the weekend we can expect warm temps and more sunny skies. The next storm potential will be early next week.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clearing and windy. Low 32. NW wind of 15-25 MPH.

Friday: Mostly sunny with a high of 47. West wind of 15-20 MPH.

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

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

Sunday: Sunny and very warm. Highs around 60.

Monday: Sunny with highs in the 50's.

Tuesday: Watching a storm. Highs in the 50's.

Windy Thursday

Rain will end by Thursday, but it will be windy. Friday will be seasonal before a warm up for the weekend. And, we will remain dry for the weekend as well.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Low clouds and fog with scattered showers, mist and drizzle. Near steady temps around 50.

Thursday: Any fog will lead to partly sunny skies. Windy with temps holding around 47. NW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Thursday night: Partly cloudy with a diminishing wind. Lows in the low 30's. NW wind of 15-20 MPH.

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

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

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

Wet Wednesday

More rain is expected tonight and on Wednesday as another low pressure system comes through. Some drying is possible on Thursday, but it will become windy. Another warm up is expected for the weekend.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Periods of rain. Areas of fog with near steady temps around 42. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday: Periods of rain. Areas of fog with a high of 47. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday night: Rain ending, then partial clearing. Lows in the upper 30's.

Thursday: Partly sunny with a passing shower. Windy with highs around 50. West wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

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

Saturday: Sunny with highs around 50.

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