Special: 2010-11 Winter Review

We had a snowy and cold winter in the Boston area. However, most of the snow fell in a 6 week period from Christmas to Groundhog day. The cold weather hung around until early April, and we had even had some snow on April 1st. The snow piles that were feet high earlier this winter, gradually melted in late Feb. into March. So, we avoided another major flood event. I will give a month by month summary of snow and avg temps from Dec-March for Boston. Scroll to the end to see a forecast for the weekend.

Month by month summary for Boston: Info from the National Weather Service

Dec 2010: Normals (1980-2010 for all months)

Avg High: 42
Avg Low: 28
Avg Snow: 6.6 inches

Dec 2010: Actual stats

Avg High: 39 (3 below avg)
Avg Low: 27 (1 below avg)
Snow Total: 22.0 inches
Biggest Snow (24 hours): 10.0-- Dec 26
Strongest wind: 55 MPH

Jan 2011: Normal Stats

Avg High: 36
Avg Low: 22
Avg Snow: 13.5 inches

Jan 2011: Actual Stats

Avg High: 34 (2 below avg)
Avg Low: 22 (avg)
Snow Total: 38.5 - 3rd highest on record (41 inches in 2005)
Biggest Snow: 14. 7
Strongest Wind: 46 MPH

Feb 2011: Normal stats

Avg High: 39
Avg Low: 24
Avg Snow: 11.2 inches

Feb 2011: Actual stats

Avg High: 39 ( avg)
Avg Low: 22 ( 2 below avg)
Snow Total: 18.2
Biggest Snow: 6.8
Strongest Wind: 53 MPH

March 2011: Normal stats:

Avg High: 47
Avg Low: 32
Avg Snow: 8.1 inches

March 2011: Actual stats

Avg High 47 (Avg)
Avg Low 32 ( Avg)
Snow Total: 1.3
Strongest Wind: 48 MPH

Note: April stats will be issued by the NWS at the start of May. However, so far snow is exactly avg (1 inch).


2010-11 Winter Averages: Monthly

Avg High: 39
Avg Low: 26
Avg Snow: 16.2 inches
Winter Snow Avg Total (1980-2010): 41.3
2010-11 Snow Total: 81.6 inches-7th place all time


Extra: The next extra will be my 2011 Atlantic Hurricane season forecast in late May! The Atlantic Hurricane season lasts from June- November. Stay tuned!


Boston, MA forecast:


Tonight: Gradual clearing. Lows near 36 in Boston, 34 in JP and 28 in the suburbs.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, but a sea breeze will develop in the afternoon. Highs near 55 in Boston, 58 in JP and 64 inland. SE wind of 15-20 MPH. Temps around 55 at Fenway for the game at 1PM.

Saturday night: Clear with lows around 40.

Sunday: Partly sunny until 3 PM, then scattered showers. Highs in the mid 60's. South wind of 15-20 MPH. I expect the sox will play at 8 PM, but it will be wet for most of the night.

Monday: Partly sunny and hot. Highs near the record of 78!