Warm First Night

Warm air will surge up the east coast for New Year's weekend, and temps will be in the 40's for first night activities. 2011 will start with temps in the 50's, even though clouds will rule.  A cold front will come through on Sunday, bringing cold air behind it. We will remain in a mainly quiet pattern for the next week or so-other than the spotty showers on Sunday with the cold front. 

Lows this morning: Thursday 

Norwood, MA: 3

Bedford: 7

Concord: 11

Taunton: 13

JP: 18 

Logan: 29 

Boston, MA forecast: 

Tonight: Clear with a wide range in temps again. Lows near 29 in Boston, 22 in JP and 12 in the coldest suburbs. 

Friday: Partly to mostly cloudy and warm. High 47. SW wind of 10-15 MPH. 

First night timeline: 

Early Fireworks ( 7 PM): 45 and partly cloudy 

9 PM: 43  and partly cloudy 

11 PM: 41 and partly cloudy 

2011!: Good viewing for fireworks and temps near 40

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with fog. Highs in the low 50's. 

Mom's Birthday: Cloudy with scattered showers-mainly in the morning. Highs around 50 with fog. 

US weather: A warm surge is invading the eastern area of the country. Temps in the 60's will be possible as far north as the Tennessee area. Meanwhile, arctic cold and snow are coming into the west- as snow is possible as far south as New Mexico. 

Near the top!

The Boston area hit the jackpot with this storm, with about 18 inches at Logan and well less to the SE and further west. In the Worcester area there were lower totals, and most areas in metro west ended up with around a foot. Now, the wind will howl through the night and wind chills will be below 0 by morning. Although, the next few days will be sunny and warming trend is expected as we head towards 2011.

Snow Totals:

Brockton, MA: 23.0
Saugus: 19.4
South Boston: 19
Boston: 18.2
Taunton: 17.3
Salem: 17
Woburn: 15
Weymouth: 13.6
Grafton: 7.2
Falmouth: 2.8

Wind Gusts: MPH

Harwich, MA: 107
Welfleet: 80
Eastham: 79
Boston: 56

For more snow totals go to: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/-then click on Public info statement near top of page.

Alerts:

A High Wind Warning is in effect until midnight tonight for the coast, including Boston.

Boston, MA Forecast:

Tonight: Scattered snow showers before 7 PM, then clearing with blowing snow. Windy with lows near 15 in Boston, 12 in JP and 8 in the suburbs. NW wind of 25-35 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH this evening, diminishing to 20-30 MPH after midnight.

Tuesday: Bright sunshine and windy. High 32. NW wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 10 below before 9 AM.

Tuesday night: Clear with lows in the teens. Watch for icy spots.

Wednesday: A mix of sun and clouds with highs in the mid 30's.

Thursday: Sunny with highs around 40!

New Years Eve: Sunny with highs in the 40's.

Snow Totals

The snow is winding down here in the Boston area, and we picked up a good amount of snow here in JP. The snow will be off and on until around 2 PM, before heading out to sea. Last night major coastal flooding caused massive damage and some people had to evacuate. This storm was equal to a Cat 1 Hurricane, including the major storm surge.

Alerts:

A High Wind Warning in effect for the Boston area until Midnight tonight. Wind gusts to 60 MPH from the NW are possible.

Snow Totals:

Brockton, MA: 23.0
Saugus: 19.4
South Boston: 17.5
Boston: 17
Taunton: 16.7
Foxboro: 15.6
Randolf: 15
Melrose: 12
Acton:10
Worcester: 9.5

Wind Gusts:

Harwich: 107 MPH
Welfleet: 80
Eastham: 79
Nantucket: 75
Rockport: 58
Boston: 52

More snow totals:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/

Click on Public Info Statement at top of page.

Forecast for the rest of the week later.

Blizzard Update

My brother and I are now back home from Vermont, as I wanted to be here for Blizzard of 2010. Snow started when we got to Manchester, NH and traffic was slowed up for miles, but not as bad as expected. As we made it home in pretty good time. Snow has piling up here in JP, as of late Sunday night we have around a foot with half the storm still to go. Winds have become stronger as well, and a peak wind gust of 107 MPH has been reported in Harwich, equal to a Cat 2 Hurricane! 

Alerts:

A Blizzard Warning remains in effect for the Boston area until 6 PM Monday. 

A Coastal Flood Warning for major coastal flooding in effect until 6 AM Monday.

Timeline:  

Thru 7 AM: Blizzard Conditions expected- stay off roads. 2-4 inches per hour expected

7-10 AM: Moderate to heavy snow continues, accumulating snow ends. 

2 PM: Snow ends in Boston. Still windy that will cause blowing snow. 

Amounts: Inches 

16-22+: From Boston points west to Rte. 495. About 18 inches in JP! Some 2 FT totals are possible! 

8-16: The south shore because of mixing with rain. 

4-8: The cape, although not much on the outer cape and Nantucket. 

Winds:  Peak gusts 

70 MPH+: On the cape and Islands. Wind gust of 80 MPH reported in Welfleet! This will cause many power outages. 

60: The south shore 

50: The Boston area. Some power outages are likely. 

Temps: 

Tonight: Holding in the mid to upper 20's. 

Monday: Temps in the mid 20's. Winds slowly diminishing. 

Blizzard Warning!

A Blizzard Warning has been issued for the Boston area as a powerful nor'easter comes up the coast and gives us a big snowstorm. The snow will start around noontime and amount to a few inches before dark. The heavy snow will start right after dark and last into Monday morning. Winds will gust to 50 in the Boston area and 60 MPH on the Cape. Seas will rise above 20 FT, causing major coastal flooding overnight. Whiteout conditions are expected overnight, so I suggest that you delay any travel plans.

Alerts:

A Blizzard Warning in effect for the Boston area from Sunday at noon to Monday at 6 PM. That means winds of 35 MPH with 1/4 mile visibility for at least 3 hours.

A Coastal Flood Warning in effect for the coastline, expect major splash over and beach erosion.

Timeline:

Sunday morning: Overcast with a few flurries possible.

12 PM: Snow arrives on the Cape.

2 PM: Snow arrives in Boston.

5 PM: Heavy snow starts in Boston as the wind picks up. 2-4 inches per hour of snow expected.

10 PM- 5 AM: Height of the storm with whiteout conditions expected. Travel is not suggested.

7 AM Monday: Heavy snow continues along with winds gusting to 50 MPH.

Noon Monday: Heavy snow ends in the Boston area.

Amounts:

14-20: The Boston area points west to Worcester. About 18 inches in JP! Expect a heavy wet snow that will cause some power outages. Some 2 FT totals not out of the question West of Rte. 128.

8-14: The south shore-because mixing with rain is expected.

4-8: The western portion of the Cape and Islands- a change to rain is expected here.

2-4: The outer Cape and Nantucket. Snow washed away by rain.

Temps:

Sunday: Highs reaching the low 30's.

Sunday night: Temps in the upper 20's around Boston.

Monday: Temps steady around the mid to upper 20's.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone and thanks for checking out my blog from Trapp Family lodge here in Stowe, VT. We are here to go skiing until Wednesday, and I hope everyone has a safe holiday season. We are following a storm for Sunday night into Monday, as always it depends on the track. At this point a significant nor'easter seems likely with some heavy snow and strong winds. possible. However, a small shift to the east would leave the Boston area with very little snow. Meanwhile a track slightly west of what is now expected would leave Boston buried under more than a Foot of snow. I am currently taking a middle road, with significant snow amounts possible. I will give my initial snow totals tomorrow-if all goes according to plan.

Boston, MA Christmas forecast:

Christmas Eve: Clear flying for Santa. Jolly with lows near 2o.

Christmas Day: Sunny for opening presents, then increasing clouds for dinner time. High 32. North wind of 10-15 MPH. Merry Christmas everyone, hope you have a safe and joyous holiday!

Christmas Night: Cloudy with lows in the low 20's.

Sunday: Cloudy with snow possible by dark. Highs around 30.

Sunday night and Monday: At this point a strong nor'easter seems likely, but it all depends on the exact track of the coastal low. Temps in the mid to upper 20's. Stay tuned for snow amounts Tomorrow!

Off To Vermont

Tomorrow we are headed to Trapp Family lodge for Christmas break to go skiing. Before that, snow will continue into Thursday morning amounting to a few inches. The snow will continue through the morning commute, so I would leave extra time to get to work and school. Dry weather will move in to the area for Christmas Eve and Day. Then, a major nor'easter is possible on the 26th into the 27th. If it looks like we will have significant snow I will update from Stowe.


Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Periods of snow. Low 29. NW wind of 15-20 MPH. (Snow amounts on Thurs)

Thursday: Snow until 10 AM, then cloudy. High 37. North wind of 15-25 MPH. Total snow amounts of 1-3 inches expected. We head to Stowe, VT for break.

Thursday night: Some clearing with lows in the mid 20's.

Friday: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 30's.

Christmas Day: Sunny with highs in the low 30's. Merry Christmas everyone!

Sunday: Increasing clouds as a storm makes a close pass to New England. Highs around 30. Snow and wind possible overnight into Monday. I will update as necessary from Trapp's.

US weather: 6 FEET of lake effect snow has buried Syracuse, NY over the past few weeks.

White Wednesday Night

The storm that dumped snow on the Cape on Monday and some snow in the Boston area will back towards the region again. The snow will arrive from the north at the start of the evening commute and continue off and on through the night. The snow will end Thursday morning, and dry weather will continue through the Christmas Holiday-which my family will be spending at the Trapp Family Lodge in Vermont. A powerful ocean storm is possible on Sunday-of course it all depends on the track.

Snow Totals: Monday

Orleans, MA: 13.5 inches
Chatham: 12.0
Welfleet: 12.0
Randolph: 7.5
Plymouth: 7.0
Vineyard: 5.5
Roslindale: 3.0
Boston: 2.7

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Low 25. Beware of icy spots in the morning.

Wednesday: Partly sunny until 4 PM, then snow. High 37, but falling to 32 by 4 PM. NW wind of 15-25 MPH. Leave extra time for the commute home.

Wednesday night: Periods of snow. Low 27. NW wind of 15-25 MPH. 1-3 inches of snow expected.

Thursday: Snow ending early, then clearing. Highs in the mid 30's. We head to Trapp Family lodge for break.

Christmas Eve: Sunny with highs in the low 30's.

Christmas Day: Sunny with highs in the mid 30's.

Sunday: A powerful nor'easter is possible with heavy precip and strong winds. Highs around freezing. Stay tuned!

US weather: The LA area has been pounded by 5-7 inches of rain, causing massive flooding and mudslides. 14 feet of snow has fallen in the mountains, and more snow is expected through the week.

Snow!

The storm that was expected to go out to sea, stalled earlier than expected and backed west. That brought a foot of snow to the Cape and Islands today, and some snow to the Boston area. As of 11 PM, the steadiest snow is over but snow showers will continue through the morning. We may pick up and additional inch or two before it winds down after the commute. More snow now is likely for Wednesday, with amounts still in question.

Alerts:

Winter Storm Warning in effect on the South Shore and Cape cod.

A Winter Weather Advisory in effect for the Boston area until 6 AM Tuesday.

Snow Totals so far: As of 11 PM Monday

Chatham, MA: 12.0

Welfleet: 12.0

Brewster: 10.8

Plymouth: 7.0

Wareham: 6.2

Vineyard: 3.3

Roslindale: 2.9

Boston: 2.6

Tonight: Snow showers. Low 25. NW wind of 15-25 MPH. 1-2 inches of more snow expected in Boston, more to the south.

Tuesday: Snow showers until 1o AM, then cloudy with scattered flurries.. High 32. NW wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH possible. Total Snow amounts of 8-12 on the Cape, 5-8 on the South Shore and 3-5 inches in Boston.

Tuesday night: Cloudy with flurries and snow showers possible. Lows in the low 20's.

Wednesday: Cloudy with snow likely. Some snow accumulation is possible. Highs around freezing.

Thursday: Clearing possible. Highs in the mid 30's. We head to Vermont for Christmas break.

Christmas Eve: Sunny with highs in the low 30's.

Christmas Day: Increasing clouds with a storm possible by evening. Highs around 30. Stay tuned!

Some Snow

A big ocean storm will graze the Boston area with light snow and snow showers over the next few days. We may pick up a few inches thru Wednesday- not a huge deal. The most snow may fall in SE MA where a several inches are possible. Keep in mind just a small shift either west or east would change this. At this point I am not expecting a major snowfall.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Scattered snow showers and light snow. Low 27. NE wind of 15-20 MPH. A coating to an inch of snow is expected in most areas from Boston and points south.

Monday: Snow showers and flurries continue. High 34. North wind of 15-25 MPH. Additional snow amounts of a coating possible.

Monday night: Cloudy with scattered snow showers. Lows in the mid 20's.

Tuesday: Snow possible in the afternoon-we could get a few inches out of this. Of course it depends on where the storm decides to stall. Highs in the low 30's.

Wednesday: Snow possible in the morning. Highs around 35.

Thursday: Some clearing possible. Highs in the mid 30's.

A 180

The models that were showing a major snowstorm for Sunday into Monday have done a 180-now sending almost the entire storm out sea. Of course, this in set in stone either-but it does seem likely at this point that the Boston area will only receive snow showers. At this point a small amount of snow is possible. After the storm passes east of us, it will stall south of SE Canada, and we may get some backlash snow on Tuesday into Wednesday- but that seems to be minor also. Stay tuned for more track updates this weekend.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: The first night at home for the holidays will be cold and clear. Lows near 20 in Boston and teens in the suburbs.

Saturday: A great winter day with sunny skies and a high of 37. Very little wind.

Saturday night: Some clouds late. Lows around 20.

Sunday: Partly sunny until 1 PM, then cloudy with flurries or snow showers possible. Highs in the mid 30's.

Sunday night: Depending on the exact track of the storm some light snow or flurries are possible. Lows in the mid 20's. Stay tuned!

Monday: Scattered snow showers and flurries-especially in the morning. Highs in the mid 30's. A small amount of snow is possible based on the current projected track.

Classic Setup

A major winter storm will likely effect the area Sunday Thru Monday with the potential for a lot of snow. Models have seemed to come to a general agreement-the storm tracking nearly perfectly for a classic southern New England blizzard. Of course, a slight shift west would bring mild air in off the ocean-changing the snow to rain for a time in Boston. For now, sleet and rain would be confined to SE MA and the Cape and islands. Also, NE winds will gust past 50 MPH causing near blizzard conditions for most of Sunday night along with blowing and drifting. I will give my initial amounts tomorrow, but at this point a major snowfall seems likely.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows near 20 in Boston and teens in the suburbs.

Friday: Headed home for the holidays! Sunny with a high of 35. West wind of 10-15 MPH.

Friday night: Clear with lows in the teens.

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

Saturday night: Increasing clouds with lows in the low 20's.

Sunday: Snow arriving in the mid morning and becoming heavy by afternoon. Highs around freezing as the wind picks up. Major snow accumulation possible.

Sunday night and Monday: Blizzard conditions are possible into Monday afternoon. Additional major snow amounts possible. Temps in the upper 20's.

Nor'easter Sunday?

Temps will rebound to around freezing the next few days, along with increasing sunshine by Friday and Saturday. As a storm on Friday dumps snow on DC and Baltimore, we got nothing again. Snow pack is surrounding the Boston area-to our north, west and south over the last week or so. Finally, a powerful nor'easter will pass close to the area and will POSSIBLY dump snow in our area late Sunday into Monday. The exact track is still in question, and that makes all the difference. A track to further east would give some snow just to the Cape and islands, while a track further west would bring rain into the equation. Stay tuned for more updates over the next few days.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Mainly cloudy with a snow shower possible. Lows near 18 in Boston, 16 in JP and 12 in the suburbs. A dusting is possible.

Thursday: Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries again, but warmer and less breezy. High 32. SW wind of 5-10 MPH.

Thursday night: Some clearing with lows around 20.

Friday: Clouds break for sunshine for my trip back home for the holidays. Highs in the mid 30's.

Saturday: Sunny followed by increasing clouds late with highs in the mid 30's.

Sunday: Cloudy with snow and wind possible in the afternoon as a nor'easter makes a close pass to the area. Highs in the low 30's. Stay tuned!

Still waiting here too: Despite the temps holding in the teens today here at PSU, the rain from Sunday washed away the little snow we had. No major snow has hit Plymouth State yet, and I expect it will remain dry through the weekend even though the cold will remain.

Cold back

Another cold blast has invaded the area, and will stay to the end of the week. We will be mainly storm free, but I can't rule out a passing flurry over the next few days. After a quiet start to the weekend, a powerful ocean storm will make a close pass to the area on Sunday. This could be the first significant snow of the season- but it still to early to determine the exact track of the low.

Rain totals: Sunday

Gloucester, MA: 4.1
Milford: 4
Needham: 3.1
JP: 2.4
Boston: 1

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: A mix of clouds and stars with a passing flurry or snow shower. Lows near 16 in Boston, 14 in JP and 10 in the suburbs.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and blustery along with a passing snow shower. High 23. NW wind of 15-25 MPH. Wind chills as low as 0 before 9 AM.

Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy with a flurry possible. Lows around 12.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer. Highs around 30.

Friday: Sunshine returns with highs in the low 30's.

Saturday: Increasing clouds with highs in the mid 30's.

Sunday: Watching a powerful storm as it makes a close pass to southern New England. Highs in the low 30's. Stay tuned!

US weather: The arctic invasion continues with highs in the 30's all the way to Florida. Temps barley made it to 10 in the twin cities and the Great Lakes area today. The cold air mass will move into the Boston area on Wednesday, but it will modify a little.

Flood Watch

Heavy rain will continue through the night, creating some urban flood problems for the Monday morning commute. The wind will gust to 50 MPH until midnight, which will down some branches. Showers will wind down in the morning, then the front will come through and the cold air will come back into the area for the week. No snowstorms are expected through this week as the wait goes on for the first significant snowfall.

Alerts:

A Flood Advisory is in effect until dawn Monday for the entire area.

A Wind Advisory is in effect until midnight for the whole area.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Windswept heavy rain this evening, then showers after midnight. Near steady temps near 52. SE wind of 25-35 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH this evening, decreasing to 15-25 MPH after midnight.

Monday: Showers until 11 AM, then cloudy with scattered showers. Temps near 50 in the morning, but falling to 40 by 4 PM. Wind shifting to NW at 10-20 MPH. Total rainfall around 2 inches.

Monday night: Partial clearing with lows around 30. No flash freeze expected.

Tuesday: Partly sunny with a flurry possible. Near steady temp around 30.

Wednesday: A mix of sun and clouds. Windy with highs in the mid 20's.

Thursday: Sunny with highs around 30.

Friday: Sunny with highs in the 30's.

World weather: Nearly 20 inches of snow fell in Minneapolis causing the roof of the Metrodome to fall, and causing the MIN-New York Giants game to be moved to Detroit on Monday. Near blizzard conditions in the Chicago area caused many flights to be cancelled, but did not effect the Pats rout of the Bears.

Wild Winter Storm

A intense storm will pass west of New England Sunday night providing the Boston area with a windswept rainstorm. It may begin as a brief period of wet snow or sleet-but won't amount to anything near Boston, but a light amount of ice is possible NW of Worcester. The heaviest rain will fall Sunday afternoon and night, when thunderstorms are possible with wind gusts to 60 MPH. Total rainfall of around 2 inches can be expected, it may create some street flooding by the Monday morning commute. Then, cold air rushes back into the area after the storm.

Alerts:

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the coast, including Boston.

A Flood Watch is in effect for northern New England, including here at PSU.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect NW of Worcester. Some ice buildup is possible there.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with rain showers mixed with wet snow arriving around dawn. Lows near 29, but rising to 34 by dawn.

Sunday: Rain showers mixed with wet snow until 8 AM, then rain showers until 1 PM. Then downpours with strong winds. High 50. SE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH on the Cape and 40 MPH in Boston. Rainfall around 1 inch.

Sunday night: Downpours with scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then heavy rain after midnight. Damaging winds possible with near steady temps in the upper 40's. SE winds of 25-35 MPH with peak gusts to 60 MPH on the Cape and 50 MPH in Boston in thunderstorms. Additional rainfall around 1 inch.

Monday: Rain showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Morning temps in the upper 40's, but falling to 35 by dark. Wind switches to NW in the afternoon. Total rainfall amounts around 2 inches expected.

Tuesday: Partly sunny and cold. Highs around 30.

Constant Track

The track is seemingly set in stone, with all models sending low pressure over the great lakes giving us a rainstorm. 1.5-2 inches of rain can be expected, mainly Sunday afternoon and night. It will start as a brief period of freezing rain in Northern New England, with some light ice buildup possible there. Then, cold air rushes back in behind the system.

Lows this morning: Friday

Berlin, NH: -11
Plymouth, NH: 2
Norwood, MA: 2
Bedford: 5
JP:12
Boston: 15

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with a snow shower or 2. Low 26. A dusting or coating is possible in some locations.

Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High 44. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Saturday night: Increasing clouds with lows around 40.

Sunday: Rain showers until 3 PM, then heavy rain. Highs in the upper 40's. East wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. Snow showers with temps near 15 with wind chills below 0 for the Pats game in Chicago.

Sunday night: Heavy rain. Near steady temps in the 40's. East wind of 15-20 MPH. Total rainfall of 1.5-2 inches across most of the area.

Monday: Rain may briefly flip to snow showers before ending. Partial clearing with temps falling to 35 by evening.

World Weather : Major flooding continues in Australia as rivers continue to rise into communities in the Sydney area.

Storm Sunday

A weak weather system will come through the area Friday evening, with scattered snow showers. However, it won't amount to much-maybe a coating. After a warm up on Saturday, a powerful storm will likely travel west of us on Sunday giving us a wind driven rain storm. If the track shifts further east, we would get a more frozen solution- but that seems unlikely at this point. Then, arctic air will come in behind the storm.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: The coldest of the season so far. Clear with lows near 15 in Boston, 12 in JP and 5 in the suburbs. Below 0 up here at Plymouth, NH.

Friday: A mix of sun and clouds in the morning, then cloudy in the afternoon. High 29. West wind of 10-15 MPH.

Friday night: Scattered snow showers and flurries. Lows in the mid 20's. Snow may coat the ground-that's it.

Saturday: A mix of sun and clouds and warmer. Highs in the mid 40's.

Saturday night: Increasing clouds with lows around 40.

Sunday: A storm will effect the area with heavy rain and strong SE winds. Highs in the upper 40's. Stay tuned for more track updates. Snow and strong winds possible with temps around 10 for the pats game in Chicago.

Monday: Rain ending early, then clearing with falling temps. Morning temps near 45, but falling into the 30's in the afternoon.

Flakes Friday

Wednesday and Thursday will be cold and dry. Then, a warm front will come through the area on Friday night-bringing the first snowfall of the season. However, it will be very light and will only amount to an inch or less. A bigger storm is likely on Sunday, and the precip type is in question.

New England Snow totals: Inches

Fletcher, VT: 27.0
Chamberlain Bridge, ME: 24
Cambridge, VT: 20
Randolph, NH: 13
Stowe, VT: 10
Plymouth, NH: 1

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold. Lows near 26 in Boston, 23 in JP and 18 in the suburbs.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny and cold. High 35. West wind of 10-20 MPH. Wind chills in the 20's.

Wednesday night: Clear with lows around 20.

Thursday: The coldest of the season so far. Sunny with highs in the upper 20's, although it will be less windy.

Friday: Increasing clouds with snow showers arriving around dark. Highs in the low 30's. A small accumulation of snow is possible overnight.

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

Sunday: A powerful storm will effect the area with heavy precip and strong winds. Highs in the 30's. Stay tuned on this one!

Cold Week

Cold air has arrived to stay in the Boston area this week. Although most of the week will be dry, as a storm loops around us and dumps snow to our west and north. The coldest day of the week will be Thursday, as highs will struggle to reach freezing. Then some snow is possible on Friday, stay tuned for more details as we get closer.


Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy and cold. Lows near 28 in Boston, 25 in JP and 20 in the suburbs.

Monday: A mix of sun and clouds and windy. High 36. West wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. Wind chills in the 20's all day.

Monday: A flurry possible before 9 PM, otherwise mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20's. Temps near 32 for the Pats big game against the Jets.

Tuesday: Partly sunny with highs in the mid 30's.

Wednesday: A snow shower possible before 10 AM, then mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30's.

Thursday: Sunny and very cold. Highs around 30.

Friday: Increasing clouds with snow possible in the afternoon. Highs around freezing. Stay tuned!

Few Flakes

A major snowstorm will hit Maine this weekend, but will remain mainly north of us. A few flurries will drift into the Boston area this weekend and on Monday, but it won't amount to anything. The coldest air of the season so far will come into the area next week, but it will remain quiet.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clouds decrease a little. Lows near 30 in Boston and 20's in the suburbs.

Saturday: Partly sunny with a stray flurry possible. High 40. NW wind of 15-20 MPH.

Saturday night: Mainly cloudy with lows in the low 30's.

Sunday: Cloudy with scattered flurries in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30's. A foot or more of snow will fall in northern and western Maine through the weekend.

Monday: Mostly cloudy with flurries likely. Highs in the mid 30's. No accumulation expected.

Tuesday: Still gray and cold. Highs in the mid 30's.

Chilly

As the storm from Wednesday sits over Nova Scotia, we get a mainly dry and cold NW flow through the weekend. Temps will remain near 40, along with mainly cloudy skies. The storm will back towards towards the area, but at this point Maine and northern areas of New England will be the only parts with significant snow. Some snow is possible here at PSU, and some flurries are possible on Sunday in Boston.

Peak Wind Gusts: From Wednesday

Blue Hill, MA: 57 MPH
Barnstable: 56
Gloucester: 54
Boston: 47
Worcester: 46

Rain totals: inches
Plymouth, NH: 2.0
Worcester, MA: 1.5
JP: 1.1

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds late at night. Lows near 32 in Boston, 30 in JP and 25 in the suburbs.

Friday: Some sun before 9 AM, then cloudy. High 42. NW wind of 10-15 MPH.

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

Saturday: Partly sunny with highs in the low 40's. Watching a storm-snow to our north.

Sunday: Cloudy with a few flurries possible. Highs in the upper 30's.

World Weather: Nearly 3 FEET of lake effect snow has covered the Buffalo area over the last couple of days. It has caused many accidents and major airport delays.