Back to Back Storms

A storm will come in along a stalled front Tomorrow, giving us a day of light and fluffy snow. Then, a much more powerful storm will come in right behind it giving us a walloping of snow. The second storm is warmer, and the trick is determining the mix line. At this point, it seems it will make it to the Boston area briefly, cutting back a tad on snow amounts. However, a degree or 2 could make a difference between sleet and ending up with 20 inches of snow. I will have better confidence tomorrow.

Alerts:

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 6 AM Tuesday until 1 AM Thursday.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with lows around 10.

Storm 1 Timeline: Tuesday

7 AM: First flakes arrive in Boston. Leave extra time to get to work and school. Snow emergency goes in effect for Boston at 7 AM.

9AM: Steady snow arrives in Boston and will quickly stick to roads.

Noon-4PM: Steady to occasionally heavy snow. Highs around 25.

7 PM: Snow ends.

Tuesday night: Light snow showers. Temps in the low 20's.

Storm 1 Amounts: Inches

5-8: The Boston area. About 6 inches in JP.

Storm 2 Timeline: Wednesday

6 AM: Snow arrives in Boston

7 AM- 10 AM: Snow quickly becomes heavy.

10 AM-1 PM: A period of sleet is possible during the height of the storm in Boston-with snow NW of the city. Keep in mind a slight shift would keep the mix out of Boston. Temps around freezing, and wind around 20 MPH or so.

1 PM-6 PM: Changes back to snow, and becomes heavy.

10 PM: Snow ends in Boston.

Storms Totals: Inches (includes Tuesday)

14-18+: The Boston area, could be more if sleet stays to our south. About 16 inches in JP. About 2 feet expected here in Plymouth, NH, and some locations could come close to 3 FEET!

Stay tuned for an update tomorrow.

Back to College

I arrived up here at PSU in Plymouth, NH this afternoon, as classes start tomorrow. They have less snow than back in JP, and we are both about to add to our snow pack. First a storm will slide south of New England on Tuesday, giving the Boston area a general 3-6 inches of snow. Then, on Wednesday another powerful coastal storm will hit the area with more snow. At this point, models seem to be trending colder-leading to an all snow solution in Boston. However, just a slight shift would bring sleet and freezing rain into the city-leading to a major ice storm. Where it does stay all snow another FOOT+ is likely. It will be interesting to see what BPS does during another stormy period.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear and frigid. Lows near 14 in Boston, 12 in JP and near 0 in the coldest areas.

Monday: Sunny and cold. High 22. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday night: Increasing clouds with lows in the teens.

Tuesday: Cloudy until 10 AM, then snow. Highs in the mid 20's. 3-6 inches of snow expected.

Wednesday: Heavy snow-possibly mixing with sleet south of Boston. Highs around 30. Another FOOT+ of snow is possible at this early stage. Stay tuned as this could easily change.

400th Post!!!

This is my 400th post since I have started my blog. Thanks for checking out my blog during this busy winter. The snow today dried up as it entered the area, so most did not not get more than a few flurries. Tomorrow I am headed back to PSU for spring classes, including Climatology. I will continue to blog about the Boston weather while I am there, just like I did during the Fall semester. This week we will have a weak snow event on Tuesday giving us a few inches, then a bigger, but a messy storm on Wednesday.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Partial clearing with lows near 24 in Boston, 22 in JP and 15 in the suburbs.

Sunday: I head back to college. A mix of sun and clouds with a high of 32. West wind of 10-20 MPH.

Sunday night: Clear with lows around 10 in Boston and single digits in the suburbs.

Monday: Sunny and cold with highs in the low 20's.

Tuesday: Snow arriving in the mid morning and lasting thru the rest of the day. Highs in the mid 20's. At this point a few inches are likely. Stay tuned.

Wednesday: A powerful storm will effect the area with heavy precip and strong winds. Highs around freezing. Stay tuned for updates from Plymouth, NH!

Tropics: Tropical Storm Bianca will effect Perth, Australia with heavy rain and gusty winds over the next day or so. Of course, it is now summer in the southern Hemisphere. The North coast of Australia gets Tropical Cyclones often, however, the West coast where Perth is it is not as common.

Snow Totals

Well, the storm intensified last night dropping thunder snow in the area. That caused snow rates of 2-4 inches per hour, and most areas picked up more than a Foot of snow. Another weak weather system will bring flurries to the area tomorrow, and then light snow on Saturday as another clipper comes thru. On Sunday, I will be heading back to PSU for the spring semester and taking Climatology.

Snow Totals:Inches

Taunton: 15.5
Attleboro: 13.5
Brockton: 13
Franklin: 13
JP: 12.4
Worcester: 12.3
West Roxbury: 12.o
Dorchester: 11.5
Southie: 11.3
Hingam: 11
Cambridge: 11
Natick: 11
Concord: 10
Logan: 10
Dennis: 5

January Stats: At Logan

Jan 2011: 38.3 inches (3rd place for Jan all time)
Jan Record: 43.1 in 2005
Winter Total: 60.4
Normal to date: 18
Last year to date: 28.2
Snowiest Month on Avg: February


More Snow Totals at erh.noaa.gov/box and click on Public Info statement near top of page.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear this evening, then cloudy late. Any slush left standing will freeze solid as temps fall to around 20.

Friday: Cloudy with scattered flurries. High 30. SW wind around 10 MPH.

Friday night: Cloudy with lows in the low 20's.

Saturday: Cloudy in the morning, then light snow in the afternoon. Highs around 30. 1-2 inches of snow expected.

Sunday: Back to PSU for spring classes. Sunny with highs in the upper 20's.

Snow Update

Temps have stayed near freezing this evening, but as the heavy snow sets in temps will fall into the upper 20's. Thunder snow has been reported around Long Island, NY so the energy is there for a good amount of snow in a short time. Winds will howl all night long, especially near the waters edge.

Alerts:

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Boston area until 10 AM Thursday.

Timeline: Tonight

11 PM-6AM: Heavy snow and strong winds create whiteout conditions at times. Temps fall into the upper 20's.

8 AM: Snow ends in Boston. Not much more snow during the commute.

Amounts: Inches

7-10+: The Boston Metro are points south. About 8 inches in JP. Some towns south of the city may pick up a foot of snow.

4-7: North and west of 128.

Winds: NE turing to NW.

50 MPH: The outer Cape and Nantucket.

40 MPH: The Boston area.

A forecast for the rest of the week tomorrow.

Storm Update

The track of the storm has shifted slightly to the south, meaning the jackpot will be in interior SE MA. The first wave will clip the Boston area, with some light snow. Steady snow will arrive around 6 PM or so. The heaviest will fall overnight.

Alerts:

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 10 AM Thursday for the Boston area.

Timeline: Wednesday and Thursday

This afternoon: Light snow and flurries. Temps in the upper 20's.

6PM: Steady snow arrives in Boston.

11 PM-5 AM: Heavy snow and strong winds. Temps in the mid 20's.

8 AM: Snow ends in Boston.

Amounts: Inches

6-10: The Boston metro area and points south. About 8 inches in JP.

3-6: North and West of 128. Amounts drop off quickly the further NW you are.

Winds: From the NE.

50 MPH: Nantucket and the outer cape.

40 MPH: The Boston area later tonight.

Posted at 130 PM-another update tonight.

Tough Call

Well, this is the toughest forecast for a winter storm I have made since I started this blog. The American model I trust, takes nearly the entire storm out to sea-giving us less than 5 inches or so. However, most of the international guidance gives us an all out Blizzard with up to 20 inches. I will be taking a conservative middle road in the Boston area, and this is supported by another global model. Keep in mind it will probably change and I will blog again before the storm starts.

Alerts:

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Boston area from 5 PM Wednesday until 10 AM Thursday.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear this evening, then increasing clouds after midnight. Lows near 14.

Wednesday morning: Mostly cloudy with temps rising into the mid 20's.

Storm Timeline: Also tough to pinpoint

6 PM: Snow arrives in Boston

10 PM-6AM: Heavy snow, snow rates of 1-2 inches per hour. Temps in the mid 20's.

9 AM: Snow ends in Boston.

Amounts: Probably will change. A little less now than I was thinking earlier tonight.

7-10: The Boston metro area. Around 9 inches in JP.

4-7: North and west of 128.

Winds:

60 MPH: Nantucket

50: The Cape and vineyard

40: The Boston area.

Stay tuned for an update during the day on Wednesday.

Another Blizzard Possible

After the arctic air from today, a warm front will come thru tomorrow providing us with a little light snow in the morning. An inch or 2 is possible. The bigger storm arrives late Wednesday and into Thursday with the potential for another FOOT of snow. The exact track is not set in stone, and just a slight shift closer the coast would "milder" air in off the water, allowing sleet and rain to mix in and cutting back on snow totals. At this time, I expect all snow in Boston and points NW and SW. SE of the Boston area less snow will be found because it will start as rain.

Lows this Morning:

Keene, NH: -25

Worcester, MA:-9

Lawrence: -9

Norwood: -6

Natick: -5

JP: -3

Logan: -2 (First temp below 0 since 2005)

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear this evening, then cloudy late. Temps near 6 this evening, but rising to 17 by dawn.

Tuesday: Snow in the morning, then some peaks of sun are possible in the afternoon. High 34.

SW wind of 10-20 MPH. 1-2 inches of snow expected.

Tuesday night: Cloudy with lows in the mid 20's.

Wednesday: Cloudy until 3 PM, then snow becoming heavy by nightfall. Highs around freezing.

Wednesday night thru Thursday: Heavy snow and strong winds likely. Temps in the upper 20's. A FOOT or more of snow is possible. I will issue amounts tomorrow. Stay tuned!

Arctic Air

The coldest air in six years will come into New England, and Boston will have its first night below 0 on Sunday and Monday night. Monday morning wind chills will be as low as 25 below 0, and even colder NW of the city. High temps will struggle to reach the teens, along with mainly dry conditions.

Snow Totals: Inches

Wilmington: 8.7
Framingham: 8.1
Gloucester: 8.0
Dorchester: 7.9
JP: 7.7
Roslindale: 7.6
Boston: 7.3
Brookline: 7.2

More snow totals on last blog, or go to erh.noaa.gov/box and click on Public info statement near top of page.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear with lows near 12 in Boston, 10 in JP and 4 in the suburbs.

Saturday: Bright sunshine with a high of 24. NW wind around 10 MPH.

Saturday night: Increasing clouds with a snow shower possible. Lows around 5.

Sunday: Snow shower possible early, then mainly sunny. Highs in the mid teens.

Sunday night: Clear and frigid with lows near 3 Below in Boston, 5 Below in JP and 14 Below in the suburbs.

Monday: Sunny and frigid with highs in the low teens. Wind chills as low as 25 BELOW before 10 AM.

US Weather: Temps as low as 45 Below hit northern MIN this morning, and highs near 0 in the twin cities.

Snow Totals

The snow has come to an end early this afternoon, but not after heavy snow this morning. The Boston area received a general 6-9 inches of snow, with less to the SE. Blowing snow will cause low visibility at times into the evening as wind gusts to 40 MPH. 

Snow Totals: Inches 

Wilmington, MA: 8.7 

Framingham: 8.1

Gloucester: 8.0

Dorchester: 7.9

JP: 7.7

Roslindale: 7.6 

Weston: 7.5

Boston: 7.3 

Natick: 7.0 

Blue Hill: 7.0

Hingam: 7.0

Braintree: 6.5

Brockton: 5.5

Taunton: 3.1

Sandwich: 1.5 

More Snow Totals: Go to erh.noaa.gov/box and click on Pubic Info Statement near top of page. 

Forecast for the weekend later tonight. 

Track Shift

The track has shifted further NW, putting the greatest totals in the Boston area. The snow will come down quickly all morning, but will abruptly end early in the afternoon. Many schools have already called off school, and if you can I would leave extra time to get to work. After the storm ends, arctic air will come into New England. Temps below 0 are possible in Boston for the first time in several years. 

Alert: 

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Boston area until 3 PM Friday. 

Storm Timeline: 

3 AM: Snow arrives in Boston 

7 AM- Noon: Heavy snow. Snow of 1-2 inches per hour. Temp around 25. North wind of 15-25 MPH.

1 PM: Snow Ends. The sun may come out before setting. Highs around 28 and still windy. 

Snow Totals: Inches 

5-9: The Boston area. About 7 inches in JP. 

Rest of the weekend forecast: 

Friday night: Clearing with lows around 10. 

Saturday: Sunny and cold with highs around 20. 

Sunday: Sunny and frigid. Highs in the mid teens! Below 0 temps are likely at night. 

Grazed

The rain slowly changed to snow this evening, and will last until 11 PM or so. A coating on some cars are possible. Any slush or puddles left will freeze as temps will fall into the 20's by morning. The next storm up is Friday and this point it seems like a grazing. The storm will explode to far out to sea to give us a lot of snow, with the most snow falling in SE MA. Of course, a shift further NW would bring the heaviest totals to the Boston area, and that is still possible. 

Boston, MA forecast: 

Tonight: Snow showers this evening, then partial clearing. Low 22. Snow may coat the ground in some areas. 

Thursday: Sunny until 2 PM, then increasing clouds. High 30. NW wind of 10-15 MPH. 

Thursday evening: Cloudy with temps in the upper 20's.

Friday Storm Timeline: 

5 AM: Snow arrives in Boston 

7AM- Noon: Steady snow-leave extra time to get to work and school. Not much wind with this storm. 

Friday afternoon: A burst of heavier snow is likely before tapering to snow showers at 3 PM. Temps in the mid to upper 20's.

Amounts: Inches 

4-7: The Boston area and points south. About 5 inches in JP. Could easily change so stay tuned for more updates. 

2-4: North of Boston. 

Weekend Forecast: Arctic air comes into New England. 

Friday night: Clearing with lows around 10. 

Saturday: Sunny and frigid. Highs in the upper teens. 

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the teens. Temps below 0 are possible at night. 

More Snow on the Way

Snow snarled the morning commute this morning, as it took 2-3 times longer than normal for some to get to work this morning. Snow continued to midday in Boston and amounted to a few inches until it turned to rain. However, NW of 128 5-8 inches of snow fell before the changeover. One more band of snow will come thru Wednesday afternoon, although it may start as rain. Temps will cool thru the day, and the snow may amount to a coating to as much as an inch. Another storm will make a close pass on Friday. 

Snow Totals: Inches 

Ayer, MA: 7.3 

Framingham: 5.9

Natick: 5.0

Belmont: 4 

JP:4 

Blue Hill: 2.1 

Boston: 2 

Boston, MA forecast: 

Tonight: Low clouds and fog with drizzle and mist. Near steady temp of 35. No flash freeze expected tonight. East wind of 10-20 MPH 

Wednesday: Mist and drizzle with light rain showers until 2 PM, then snow showers. Temps dropping to 31 by 4 PM. NW wind of 10-20 MPH. Snow amounts of a coating to an inch expected. 

Wednesday night: A flash freeze is expected, as any standing water and slush left will freeze. Snow showers ending, then partial clearing. Lows around 20. 

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the upper 20's. 

Friday: A powerful ocean storm will make a close pass to the area. At this point, snow is possible especially from Boston and points south. Highs in the upper 20's.  

Extended: Arctic air will likely come into New England this weekend. Below 0 temps are possible at night, with highs only in the teens!  

Messy Mix

Our first messy storm of the season will bring a mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain to the area Tuesday. Precip will start everywhere as snow, then from SE to NW change to ice and then rain. It will begin to mix in Boston at around 11 AM, and change to rain by 1 PM. Significant snow and ice amounts will fall NW of the city. Another storm is possible at the end of the week.

Alerts:

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Boston area until 2 PM.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect NW of rte. 495.


Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with lows near 12, but rising to 25 by dawn.

Tuesday storm Timeline:

7 AM: Snow arrives in the Worcester to Providence corridor.

8 AM: Snow arrives in Boston. Temps around 27.

11 AM: Snow changes to sleet in Boston. Very brief period of sleet around Boston-not much ice accumulation expected. Temps around freezing.

1 PM: Changes to all rain in Boston. Temps in the mid 30's with an east wind of 15-20 MPH.

2 PM- 7 PM: Heavy rain. Temps rising to the upper 30's. Watch out for flooding and ponding on roads. Freezing rain well NW of Boston with significant ice buildup possible there. East wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

8-10 PM: Rain may change back to a brief period of freezing rain or sleet before ending, although after the commute. Tough call at this point.

Amounts of Snow: Inches

1-3: Boston out to 128. Around 2 inches in JP, washed away by rain. More ice buildup and snow expected NW of 128.

Amounts of rain: Inches.

.75-1: Boston out to 128.


Rest of the week forecast:

Wednesday: Breaks of sun in the morning with temps in the upper 30's, then falling into the low 30's in the afternoon with scattered snow showers. Not much snow expected.

Wednesday night: Snow showers possible in the evening, then clearing. Lows around 20.

Thursday: Sunny with highs around 30.

Friday: Another snowstorm is possible. Highs in the 20's. Stay tuned!

Cold Playoff Game

Cold air has come into New England behind the storm, as today held in the mid 20's. Saturday evening a warm front will come through providing us with a little light snow-but nothing compared to the storm we just had. Temps will be in the 20's for the pats playoff game against the Jets. The next major storm will come in on Tuesday and the precip type is still in question. 

Boston, MA forecast: 

Tonight: Clear and frigid. Lows near 10 in Boston, 7 in JP and below 0 in the coldest suburbs. 

Saturday: Fading sunshine until 3 PM, then snow showers. High 28. SW wind of 10-20 MPH. 

Saturday night: Snow showers in the evening, then partial clearing. Lows in the mid 20's. Total snow amounts of a coating to an inch possible. 

Sunday: Mainly sunny with highs in around 30. Temps falling thru the 20's for the pats game. 

Sunday night: Clear with lows in the single digits. 

MLK day: Increasing clouds with highs in the upper 20's. 

Tuesday: Another ocean storm will effect the region with heavy precip and strong winds. Highs in the 30's. I will watch this storm closely because I am worried for the possibility of a damaging ice storm in parts of the area. 

US weather: Every state except for Florida has at least a trace of snow on the ground. Even Hawaii has a few inches on top of their highest mountain. 

Snow Totals

Well, the storm tracked 25 miles further west than expected-pushing the jackpot to the west and NW of Boston. However, we still managed over a foot a heavy, pasty snow. Amounts drastically dropped off SE of Boston, as a change to rain occurred there. The snow won't be melting anytime soon as temps will remain below freezing for days. 

Snow Totals: Inches 

Georgetown, MA: 24.0 (2 Feet!) 

Winchester, MA: 23.0 

Milford, MA: 22.0 

Sudbury: 20 

Framingham: 19

Walpole: 19

Roslindale: 19 

Norwood: 18

Blue Hill: 17 

JP: 15.5 (My measurement) 

Brockton: 15

Boston ( Logan): 14.7 

Mansfield: 10

Sandwich: 5.2 

More Snow Totals: At http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/ click on Public Info Statement near top of page. 

Boston, MA forecast: 

Tonight: Snow showers this evening, then partial clearing. Lows near 20 with blowing snow. Any new snow amounts will be less than an inch or so. NW wind of 15-25 MPH. 

Thursday: Clearing and breezy. High 29. NW wind of 15-25 MPH. 

Thursday night: Clear and frigid with a snowpack. Lows in the single digits. 

Friday: Sunny and very cold. Highs in the mid 20's. 

Saturday: Increasing clouds with a chance of light snow late. This is not a big storm. Highs in the upper 20's. 

Sunday: Clouds breaking with highs in the mid 30's. Temps around freezing for the pats playoff game against the Jets at 430. 

Blizzard Warning!

A Blizzard Warning has been issued for the MA coastline, including Boston. This warning was issued because the strongest winds will be along the coast, creating blizzard conditions. Snow will begin after midnight, and blinding snow will continue thru the morning. Stay off the roads unless you have to go out. Also, I will watch the mix line closely, because it could come close to the city for a brief time- which may cut down amounts slightly.  However, at this time I am still predicting all snow, and a lot of it. I think the mix will be confined to the south shore and Cape.  

Alerts: 

A Blizzard Warning is in effect for the coast of MA, including the city of Boston. The warning expires at 8 PM Wednesday. 

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect elsewhere. 

A High Wind Warning is in effect for Nantucket. Gusts may approach Hurricane Force! 

Storm Timeline: Wednesday 

2 AM: Snow arrives in Boston. Some ocean effect snow showers are possible before that. 

5 AM-1 PM: Blizzard conditions. Snow rates of 2-3 inches per hour. Stay off the roads if you can. 

2 PM-4 PM: Steady snow continues. 

4 PM- 7 PM: Light to moderate snow-especially near the coast. 

7 PM: Snow tapers to flurries 

Amounts: Inches 

12-16+: The entire Boston area all the way to Worcester. About 14 inches in JP! Some towns may approach 20 inches! A heavy, wet snow inside 128 will stick to power lines and trees causing some power outages. 

8-12: The immediate south shore south of Marshfield. 

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

Winds: MPH 

70+: Nantucket as the storm passes over, or just to the west of Nantucket. 

50 MPH+: The rest of the cape and the Vineyard. 

45 MPH+: The Boston metro area. 

35 MPH: West of Rte. 128 will create blowing and drifting. 

Temps: 

Tonight: Temps in the mid to upper 20's in Boston metro. 

Wednesday: Highs around 30.

Blizzard Wednesday!

A powerful ocean storm will slam the Boston area on Wednesday with heavy snow and wind. The heaviest snow will fall during the morning commute, along with blowing and drifting as the wind gusts over 4o MPH. The snow will last thru most of the day, really piling up-especially away from the coast. Although amounts in Boston and near the coast won't be too bad either, except on the Cape and islands. 

Alerts: 

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for all of the area. It will be upgraded to a warning Tuesday. 

Boston, MA forecast: 

Tonight: Clear with lows in the teens. 

Tuesday: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. High 29. NE wind of 10-15 MPH. 

Tuesday evening: Cloudy with temps in the 20's. 

Storm Timeline: 

3 AM: Snow arrives in Worcester. 

4 AM Wednesday: Snow arrives in Boston. 

7 AM-1 PM: The height of the storm with heavy snow and strong winds creating near blizzard conditions. Stay off the roads if you can. 

2 PM- 7 PM: Steady snow continues. 

9 PM: Snow tapers to snow showers and flurries. 

Amounts: 

10-14+: The entire Boston area all the way west to Worcester. About a Foot in JP! Some spots may receive near a foot and a half! 

6-10: The immediate south shore-south of Marshfield because of a mix with sleet. 

3-6: The cape and islands because of a change to rain. Not much on Nantucket. 

Temps: Steady temps in the upper 20's to near 30 during the day on Wednesday. 

Not much

The main band of snow has developed in the Worcester to Providence corridor, and that is where most of the snow will fall. A final band will come down from Maine late tonight, and it may add a coating or so. This is a bit disappointing, as we miss out on another chance for significant snowfall. A powerful nor'easter is probable Tuesday night into Wednesday, more details on that in the next few days. 

Boston, MA forecast: 

Tonight: Cloudy with scattered snow showers. Low 28. NE wind of 10-20 MPH. Total snow amounts up to 1 inch. 

Sunday: Cloudy until 9 AM, then clearing. Windy with a high of 34. NW wind of 20-30 MPH. 

Sunday night: Clear with lows in the teens.

Monday: Mainly sunny with highs in the low 30's. 

Tuesday: Increasing clouds with highs around 30. Snow possible at night.

Wednesday: A powerful winter nor'easter may hit the area Tuesday night into Wednesday. Highs around freezing. Stay tuned as we get closer! 

2 Parts

As expected, the trough set up over SW CT- where over a foot of snow fell this afternoon. Here in Boston, we have had some ocean effect snows, but it hasn't amounted to much. The band from CT will come through late tonight, in a weakened form. It will put down a an inch or 2 into Saturday morning. Then, another storm on its heels will pass close to the area Saturday night, providing the area with more snow. The exact track is still in question, but it seems the heaviest snow will be south of the city.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Snow showers early, then periods of snow before dawn. Low 27. NE wind of 10-20 MPH. Snow amounts of 1-2 inches expected.

Saturday: Light snow until 9 AM, then scattered flurries and snow showers. High 35. NE wind of 15-25 MPH. An additional inch is possible-at most.

Saturday night: Snow picks up in intensity again, with the heaviest over SE MA. Lows in the mid 20's. NE wind of 15-20 MPH. 1-3 inches of additional snow expected-this could easily change so stay tuned for more updates.

Sunday: Clearing and windy with highs in the mid 30's.

Snow Update

Snow will start slow and light and turn moderate overnight. Some bands will set up, and will deliver the heavy snow there. However, the Boston area seems to be left in the middle of it, with bands setting up to the North and SW. Light totals will be found here, with more to the north and around NYC. 

Boston, MA forecast: 

Tonight: Increasing clouds with lows around 20.

Timeline: Friday 

7AM: Scattered snow showers. 

Noon: Scattered light snow. 

4 PM:  Light to moderate snow thru the commute. Highs around 34. Road crews should be able to keep pace with the snow. 

Overnight: Snow showers and light snow. Lows around 25. 

Saturday morning: Light snow continues off and on. 

Saturday afternoon: Snow ends. Highs around freezing. 

Amounts: 

4-8+: A small area north of Boston-around the Lowell and Lawrence area. 

2-4: Most of the Boston area. About 3 inches in JP. 

Slow Snow

The stronger storm will head out to sea, while a weaker storm will travel to our west. A trough will run in between the storms, and that will cause banding of the snow. Where this sets up in New England will determine how much snow we get. At this point, it seems to set up over SW CT, giving them 6+ inches of snow, and us 3-5 inches over a 24 hour period. However, it could shift NE, dropping several inches of snow in the Boston area, although it seems unlikely. The amount will be determined by tomorrow.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear with lows near 22 in Boston, 19 in JP and 15 in the suburbs.

Thursday: Sunny until 11 AM, then cloudy. High 32. SE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Thursday night: Cloudy with lows in the low 20's.

Friday: Cloudy until 1 PM, then periods of snow. High 34. Snow amounts around 1 inch possible.

Friday night: Periods of snow. Lows in the mid 20's. 1-2 inches of additional snow expected. Could be more if the band sets up closer to us.

Saturday: Periods of snow. Highs in the low 30's. Total snow amounts of 3-5 inches possible. Stay tuned for more updates.

Sunday: Clearing with highs in the mid 30's.

2010 Weather: 2010 was the warmest year on record in Boston, with the Avg temp of 52.1, breaking the old record of 51.9. Precip was above normal, with nearly 50 inches and the avg around 43 inches. Snowfall was right around avg for the year.

Quiet For Now

Cold and mainly quiet weather will last thru Thursday with temps in the 30's by day and 20's by night. Then a powerful ocean storm will make a close pass to the area late Friday and lasting into the weekend. The potential is there for another significant snow event, but it is too far in advance to be sure. It could just as easily head out to sea, like we saw last winter. 

Boston, MA forecast: 

Tonight: Clear and seasonably cold. Lows near 25 in Boston, 22 in JP and 17 in the suburbs. 

Tuesday: Partly Sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with scattered flurries after 3 PM. High 37. SW wind of 10-20 MPH. 

Tuesday night: Scattered flurries until 8 PM, then clearing. Lows in the low to mid 20's. 

Wednesday: Sunny with highs in the low 30's. 

Thursday: Mostly sunny with highs around 30. 

Friday: Cloudy with snow and wind possible by dark, depending on the track of a powerful ocean storm. Highs around freezing. 

World Weather: Major floods larger than the state of Texas in Queensland, Australia have caused thousands of people to evacuate and damage to buildings. 

Surprise Rain

A weak storm that was expected to go out to sea, suddenly changed course and came into New England. Rain will slowly change to wet snow from west to east, and a coating to an isolated inch is possible. Untreated surfaces will be icy for the commute-so watch out early in the morning. Most of the week will return to cold and dry conditions, although a storm will make a close pass to the area on Friday.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Rain until 10 PM, then wet snow. Clearing is expected by dawn with a low of 28. Snow amounts of a coating to an inch expected.

Monday: Return to winter with sunny skies and cold winds. High 37. NW wind of 15-25 MPH.

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

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a few flurries possible with another cold front. Highs in the mid 30's.

Wednesday: Sunny with highs in the low 30's.

Thursday: Increasing clouds with highs around 30.

Friday: Watching a storm that may bring snow and wind. Highs around 30. Stay tuned!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone, and thanks for checking out my blog. Hope everyone had a happy and healthy new years. Today was a treat with temps soaring to near 60 along with snowmelt. A cold front will come through tomorrow with a shower or 2, but overall Sunday will be another nice day. Then, most of the week will be cold and dry.


Highs Today: Saturday

JP: 60
Worcester: 58 (tied record)
Natick: 58
Needham: 56
Boston: 56
Medford: 54


Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with a scattered shower or 2. Low 39.

Sunday: Cloudy with scattered showers until 10 AM, then partial clearing. High 48. Temps near 46 and cloudy for the pats game against Miami.West wind of 10-15 MPH.

Sunday night: Clearing with lows in the upper 20's.

Monday: Back to work, school and cold. Sunny with highs in the mid 30's.

Tuesday: Sunny with highs around 40.

Wednesday: A mix of sun and clouds and highs around 30.

US Weather: Tornadoes ripped through the center of the country causing damage and deaths. As warm air surged up from the Gulf Of Mexico, and arctic air came down from Canada met