Storm Recap

This storm was very unique in many ways- including it was as strong as a Cat 1 Hurricane as it slammed New England. Also, It is the first storm any Met can remember that went north of Cape Cod, and then turned SW and crossing right over Eastern MA. And, It caused winds to turn from a NE direction to calm, and then SW- just like a passing of a Hurricane. It has been compared to the Perfect Storm in 1991, and even though that storm was much stronger-it did not make landfall like this one did. It also caused the first snow in much of Central and Western New England. It is now slowly moving south and weakening, although wind gusts still topped 40 MPH on the Cape and Islands today. The heavy rain has moved on, and skies should clear in time for a nice weekend.

Totals from Storm:

Snow Totals: inches

Attleboro, MA: 2.3
Foster, RI: 2.1
Taunton: 0.8
Falmouth: 0.5
Worcester: 0.4
Sandwich: 0.4

Wind gusts: MPH

Portland, ME: 63
Blue Hill, MA: 58
Boston: 54
Worcester: 53
Beverly: 53
Newport, RI: 48

Rain totals: inches

Boston: 1.3
Cambridge: 1.2

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Low clouds and fog with periodic showers and drizzle. Low 46. NE wind of 15-20 MPH.

Wednesday: Low clouds and fog with drizzle and mist in the morning, then some peaks of sun are possible in the afternoon. High 50. NE wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Wednesday night: Partial clearing possible, lows in the 30's.

Thursday: Low clouds and fog lift slowly, then full sunshine! Highs around 50.

Friday: Mainly sunny with highs in the upper 50's.

Saturday: Sunny with highs near 60

Sunday: Increasing clouds, but dry. Highs in the 50's.