Weekend Forecast

 Friday will be the last sunny day for a while as High Pressure briefly comes in. Then several days in a row of rain are likely as an area of low pressure stalls. 

Boston forecast:

Tonight; Clear and cold. Low 23. NW wind of 15-25 MPH. 

Friday; Mostly sunny with a high of 45. SW wind of 10-20 MPH. 

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

Saturday: Cloudy in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40's. 

Sunday; Periods of showers. Highs around 50.

Monday; Showers likely. Highs in the low 50's. 

High Winds

 The powerful front will continue to impact the area tonight. As the front crosses high winds will lead to a dramatic drop in temps and rain will likely change to snow before ending. Thursday will be cold and windy before temps rise again by Friday. 

Alerts: 

A High Wind Warning is in effect for Western and Central MA  as well as the Cape and Islands 

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Boston area

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Rain changes to snow before ending. Very windy with a low of 27. West wind of 25-35 MPH with gusts to 55 MPH. Snow may coat the ground in some areas. 

Thursday; Partly sunny with a passing flurry. High 35. NW wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 8 ABOVE before 9 AM. 

Thursday night: Clearing with lows around 20. NW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. 

Friday; Sunny with highs in the mid 40's. 

Saturday; Rain likely. Highs in the low 50's. 

Sunday; Rain possible. Highs in the 40's. 

Wild Wednesday

 A strong front will bring rain, high winds and even a little snow Wednesday into Thursday. Showers will start overnight and last  through the day on Wednesday. along with strong winds. Then heavy rain with even a few thunderstorms will arrive  Wednesday evening. as the front approaches. As the front crosses temps will crash at least 20 degrees in just a few hours changing rain over to snow before ending. The strong winds will last through Thursday leading to wind chills in the single numbers. 

Alerts; 

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Boston area from 1 PM Wednesday thru Thursday 

A High Wind Warning is in effect for parts of Western  and Central MA as well as the Cape and Islands. 

Boston forecast; 

Tonight: Showers. Near steady temps around 50. SE wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. 

Wednesday; Showers. High 62. SW wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH. 

Wednesday night: Heavy rain with scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then rain and snow late. Very windy with lows in the upper 20's. South wind of 25-35 MPH with gusts to 55 MPH, changing to West late. Total rainfall of 1-2 inches. And snow may coat the ground. 

Thursday; Sunny and very windy. Near steady temps in the low 30's. NW wind of 25-35 MPH with gusts to 55 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 7 ABOVE early. 

Friday; Sunny and less windy. Highs in the upper 40's. 

Saturday; Showers possible. Highs in the mid 50's. 

Sunday:  More rain possible. Highs in the 50's. 

A Powerful Front

 Tuesday will be the calm before the storm  with sunny skies and warm temps. Then a powerful cold front will bring, rain, some snow and damaging winds to the area Wednesday into Wednesday night. The height of the storm will be Wednesday night. Heavy rain and strong south winds will occur ahead of the front. Then as temps drop dramatically in just an hour or 2 behind the front, rain could change to snow. And NW winds behind the front could actually be a bit higher than winds ahead of the front. 

Boston forecast; 

Tonight: Clear with a low of 35. 

Tuesday; Mostly sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. High 60. SW wind of 15-25 MPH. 

Tuesday night: Showers. Temps holding around 50. South wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. 

Wednesday; Showers. Highs in the low 60's. South wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH. 

Wednesday night: Rain that could change to snow as temps rapidly fall in just an hour or 2. As temps near 60 early will fall into the upper 20's by daybreak. Wind changing to NW at 25-35 MPH with gusts to 55 MPH. Total rainfall of 1-2 inches. And snow could coat the ground before ending.  

Thursday; Clearing and windy. Highs in the mid 30's. 

Friday; Sunny with highs in the mid 30's. 

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

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

The Week Ahead

 A warm front will lead to very warm conditions over the next few days. As the front crosses the area on Monday morning a rain or snow shower is possible.  Tuesday will be pick of the week with sunny skies and temps approaching 60. Then a powerful front will bring rain and strong winds on Wednesday and Wednesday night. Sharply colder weather is expected behind the front. 

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with a low of 27. 

Monday; Scattered rain and snow showers until 10 AM, then mostly sunny.  High 52. SW wind increasing to 15-25 MPH.  No snow accumulation expected. 

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

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

Wednesday: Rain and strong winds likely. Highs around 60. Stay tuned! 

Thursday: Rain may change to snow before ending. Windy with temps falling into the 30's late. 

Friday: Clearing with highs in the 40's.  

Cold Sunday

 Tonight will be a frigid night as skies clear out. Sunday will be a nice Winter day with light winds ahead of a warmup next week.  Then a strong cold front will cross the area on Wednesday. 

Boston forecast; 

Tonight: Clear and frigid. Low 17. NW wind of 15-25 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 5 ABOVE late. 

Sunday: Mostly sunny with a high of 38. SW wind of 10-20 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 5  ABOVE before 9 AM. 

Sunday night: Scattered rain and snow showers with no accumulation. Lows in the upper 20's. 

Monday;  Any precip ends early, then clearing and turning warmer. Highs in the low 50's. 

Tuesday; Increasing clouds with highs in the mid 50's. 

Wednesday; Rain and strong winds likely. Highs around 60.

Thursday;  Rain may change to snow before ending. Temps near 50 early will crash below freezing during the course of the day. Stay tuned! 

Weekend Forecast

 Saturday will be cold and windy as a cold High Pressure briefly comes in. Saturday night will fall into the teens along with some wind leading  to wind chills in the single  numbers. Sunday will also be chilly before a warmup next week.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Low clouds and fog with a passing rain or snow shower. Low 32. NW wind  increasing to 15-25 MPH.

Saturday; Becoming mostly sunny. Windy with a high of 35. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. 

Saturday night: Clear and frigid.  Lows around 15. NW wind  of 15-25 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 3 ABOVE. 

Sunday; Sunny and chilly. Highs in the upper 30's. NW wind of 10-20 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 3 ABOVE early. 

Sunday night; Scattered snow showers.  Lows in the upper 20's. Snow may coat the ground in some areas. 

Monday; Becoming mostly sunny and warmer. Highs around 50. 

Tuesday; Showers possible late. Highs in the 50's. 

Local Weather; For the for the first time in history it is expected that Boston will have no days in February with high  temps at or below freezing!  

Forecast Update

 Thursday will feature increasing clouds ahead our our next storm. The storm will arrive overnight and bring a wintry mix changing to rain. Behind the storm NW winds will bring in cold air for the weekend. 

Boston forecast:

Tonight:  Clear with a low of 25. 

Thursday;  Mostly sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. High 43. SE wind of 10-20 MPH. 

Thursday night: A mix of rain, snow, sleet and freezing rain late. Lows in the  low 30's. SE wind of 15-25 MPH. No snow or ice  accumulation  expected. 

 Friday; Rain showers. Highs in the mid 40''s. 

Saturday; Clearing and windy. Highs in the  low 30''s. 

Sunday; Sunny with highs in the mid 30's. 

Nolan Update- Broken Arm

 I just wanted to give everyone a quick update tonight.  I am OK, but had a fall 2 weeks ago and broke my right arm and have not been able to blog. I will blog as often as I can over the next few weeks.  So here is my forecast for the upcoming week. 

Boston forecast: 

Tonight: Clear and breezy. Low 28. NW wind of 15-25 MPH. 

Presidents Day; Mostly sunny with a high of 38. NW wind of 12-25 MPH. 

Monday night:  Clear and cold. Lows around 18. 

Tuesday; Sunny in the upper 30's.

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

Thursday; Increasing clouds with highs in the 40's. 

Friday; Rain likely. Highs in the 40s. 

The Sun Returns!

 The sun will finally return for the weekend along with a cool breeze. The dry weather will last into early next week. 

Boston forecast: 

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low of 32. North wind of 15-25 MPH. 

Saturday: Mainly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. High 35. North wind of 15-25 MPH.

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

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

Monday; Sunny with highs in the low 40's. 

Tuesday: Sunny with highs around 40.

Wednesday: Sunny with highs in the 40's. 

Weekend Forecast

 More clouds are expected on Friday along with isolated rain and snow showers. Then, the sun will finally return for the weekend. The dry conditions will last into early next week. 

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with a passing rain or snow shower. Low 32. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Friday; Cloudy with scattered rain and snow showers. High 42. NW wind of 15-25 MPH. 

Friday night: Partial clearing expected. Breezy with lows in the mid 20's. North wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. 

Saturday; Partly sunny and windy. Highs in the upper 30's. North wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. 

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

Monday: Sunny with highs in the mid 30's. 

 US Weather: Cleveland, Ohio has now had 7 weeks and counting with no sun! Here in Boston the streak is expected to hit 12 days tomorrow.