First Night Timeline

First night will be cloudy and not to cold. New Years day will be warmer with more sunshine, then very cold air will come in for most of next week. Still, no major storms are in sight.

Boston Forecast:

First Night Timeline:

6 PM: Cloudy with a temp of 39. Light west wind thru the night.

7 PM: Mostly cloudy with a temp of 39.

8 PM: Mostly cloudy with a temp of 39.

9 PM: Mostly cloudy with a temp of 38.

10 PM: Partly cloudy with a temp of 37.

11 PM: Partly cloudy with a temp of 37.

Midnight: Happy New Year! Partly cloudy with a temp of 37. Temps of 32 by morning.

Rest of forecast:

New years Day: Partly to mostly sunny. High 47. West wind of 10-20 MPH.

Mom's Birthday: Happy Birthday to mom! Sunny with highs in the low 40's.

Tuesday: Sunny, windy and very cold. Highs around 20.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2011 year in review next week!

Quickcast

Boston forecast

Tonight: mostly cloudy with a low of 26.

Friday:scattered flurries early, then Partly sunny. High 47.sw wind of 10-20mph.

Friday night: scattered rain showers. Low 40.

SAturday: scattered rain showers early, then sunny. Highs around 50. Stay tuned for my first night timeline.

New years day: sunny with highs around 50

Cold Night

After rain last night here in Stowe, VT we picked up a few inches of snow today. Also, temps will be below 0 by morning in VT with wind chills around 20 below. In Boston winds will continue to usher in colder air tonight and wind chills will be in the single digits by morning. Thursday will be a cold and windy day, but temps will rebound with a rain shower or 2 on Friday. Also, the weekend will again be above normal and stay tuned for my first night timeline.


Peak Wind gusts:

Blue Hill: 78 MPH
Wrentham: 57
Boston: 56
Rockport: 52
Dorchester: 50
Fall river: 48

Boston forecast:


Tonight: Clear and windy. Lows near 22 in Boston, 20 in JP and 15 in the suburbs. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Thursday: Sunny with a high of 35. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 5 above before 9 AM.

Thursday night: Mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 20's.

Friday: Cloudy with scattered PM Rain showers. Highs in the mid 40's.

Saturday: Partly sunny with highs in the low 40's. Stay tuned for my first night timeline!

New Years Day: Happy New Year! Sunny with highs in the 40's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2011 year in review next week!

Hi From VT!

We are away skiing in VT for a few days and will also receive mainly rain with this next storm. The storm will pass to the west of the area and will deliver windswept rainstorm. Temps on Wed. will crash throughout the day along with a gusty wind. Temps will be around normal to end out the week.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight Mostly clear with a low of 30.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. High 48. SW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Tuesday night: Showers with a low of 40. SE wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH.

Wednesday: Clearing and windy. Temps falling into the 30's.

Thursday: A mix of sun and clouds with highs around 40.

Friday: Cloudy with a flurry possible. Highs in the 30's.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone and thanks for checking out my blog. I hope everyone is having a happy holiday season. As for the weather a few snow showers are possible tonight-not amounting to much. The next storm will arrive late Tuesday into Wednesday and it looks like rain again.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with scattered snow showers. Low 34. West wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday: We head to VT for vacation! Becoming Sunny and windy. High 42. West wind 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

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

Tuesday: Increasing clouds with rain arriving by dark. Highs in the upper 40's.

Tuesday night: Rain and wind likely. Lows in the low 40's.

Wednesday: Precip ends in the morning, then clearing and windy. Highs in the mid 40's.

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

Friday: Increasing clouds with highs in the 30's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2011 year in review next week!

Holiday Weekend

Saturday will be a cold day with a flurry possible, but dry in most areas. Christmas will be closer to 40 with snow showers possible overnight Sunday night. Still, there are no major snowstorms in sight at this point.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold with a low of 22.

Saturday: Partly to mostly sunny with a flurry possible. High 32. North wind of 10-20 MPH.

Christmas Eve: Fine flying for Santa! Clear with lows around 20.

Christmas Day: Marry Christmas Everyone! Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30's.

Sunday night: Snow showers are possible. Lows around freezing.

Mainly Rain

It now appears that the cold air will not come in quick enough for the rain to change to all snow in Boston. However, there is still a chance for some wet snowflakes to mix in before ending by mid morning. Then, the rest of the holiday weekend will be mainly dry and cold.

Alerts: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect NW of Worcester.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy until 2 AM, then rain. Low 36.

Friday: Rain mixed with wet snow until 9 AM, then scattered sprinkles. High 42. NW wind 10-20 MPH. Snow may coat the ground in some areas.

Friday night: Clearing with lows in the mid 20's.

Christmas Eve: Sunny with scattered flurries. Highs in the low 30's.

Christmas Day: The storm goes out to sea. Sunny with highs in the mid 30's.

Snow Friday

Thursday will be another warm day with sunny skies and temps in the 50's. A storm will then ride up the coast and give us a shot of snow Friday morning. Ocean effect snow showers are possible on Christmas eve, with a coating of snow possible. Also, at this point the Christmas nor'easter is off-heading too far south.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Winter arrives at 1230 AM tonight! Scattered showers this evening, then partial clearing late. Low 47. Winds turn NW at 15-20 MPH.

Thursday: A mix of sun and clouds and warmer. High 53. West wind of 15-20 MPH.

Thursday night: Increasing clouds until 4 AM, then rain mixed with wet snow. Lows in the low 30's.

Friday: Snow until 10 AM, then partial clearing. Highs in the upper 30'.s Total snow amounts around an inch.

Saturday: Scattered snow showers and snow squalls. Highs in the low 30's. A coating or so is possible.

Christmas Day: Watching a coastal storm-this point out to sea. Highs in the mid 30's.

Rain Wednesday

A storm will pass to the west of us on Wednesday, leading to another rain event. Thursday will be the pick of the week with sunny skies and warm temps. A weak storm may give us some rain or wet snow early Friday with no accumulation expected. A powerful storm is expected on Christmas day-stay tuned as we get closer.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with near steady temps around 30.

Wednesday; Cloudy in the morning, then rain showers in the afternoon. High 52. South wind of 10-15 MPH.

Wednesday night: Showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Lows in the low 40's.

Thursday: Mostly sunny with highs in the low 50's.

Friday: A light mix of rain and wet snow possible early, then partial clearing. Highs around 40.

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

Christmas Day: A powerful storm will likely hit the area with heavy precip and strong winds. Highs around freezing. Stay tuned!

Stormy Pattern

After another sunny day on Tuesday a weak low pressure will give us some rain showers on Wednesday. Thursday will be a cold and dry day setting the stage for some mix on Friday, but it favors mainly rain at this point. Another more powerful storm is possible Christmas eve.

Lows This morning: Monday

Taunton, MA: 8
Bedford; 9
JP:15
Logan: 18

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a flurry possible. Low 30.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a breeze. High 38 with a NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Tuesday night: increasing clouds with lows in the 20's.

Wednesday: Cloudy in the morning, then scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Highs around 50.

Thursday: Dry and chilly. Highs around 40.

Friday: A mix of snow and rain is possible. Highs in the upper 30's.

Christmas Eve: Increasing clouds with snow possible late. Highs in the 30's. Stay tuned!

Christmas Day: Depending on the timing more snow is possible in the morning. Highs in the 30's.

The Week Ahead

A warm front will cross the area tonight leading to warmer, but windy Monday. Tuesday will be another quiet day and it will be less windy. A weak weather system will come into the area on Wednesday-and again it will be rain.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold. Lows near 20 in Boston, 17 in JP and 12 in the suburbs.

Monday: A mix of sun and clouds with a strong wind. High 40 with a SW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Monday night: Mostly cloudy with lows around 30.

Tuesday: Sunny with highs around 40.

Wednesday: Rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the low 40's.

Thursday: First day of winter! Sunny with highs in the 40's.

Friday: Another weak storm is possible. Highs in the 30's.

A Winter Weekend

Cold air will come into the area leading to a cold weekend. Also, winds from the north will create some ocean effect snow showers late Saturday along the coast. It is hard to pin down exactly where they will set up, but it favors SE MA. Also, some flakes are possible in Boston with little accumulation expected. Sunday will be the coldest of the season with temps struggling to reach freezing.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy with a low of 32.

Saturday: Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers in the afternoon. High 37. North wind of 10-20 MPH.

Saturday night: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Lows around 20.

Sunday: Becoming sunny with highs in the low 30's.

Headed Home

I am headed home for the Holidays on Friday and it will be a sunny, but windy day. Cold air will then come in for the weekend, along with a chance for snow. Cold NE winds will go over the warmer waters, leading to some ocean effect snow showers.

Alerts: A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Cape and islands.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers. Windy with a low of 48. West wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Friday: I come home for the holidays! Sunny and windy. Temps near 50 in the morning will fall to 42 by 4 PM. NW wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH.

Friday night: Mostly clear with lows in the upper 20's.

Saturday: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 30's.

Saturday night: Mostly cloudy with snow showers possible. Lows in the mid 20's.

Sunday: Scattered snow showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the low 30's.

All Rain

A storm system will come in from the west and deliver rain showers to the area on Thursday. Behind the system temps will fall along with a gusty wind. Then, the coldest air of the season will come in for the upcoming weekend.

Alerts: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect NW of Worcester until 9 AM. Freezing rain and sleet will fall there, making roads slippery.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with a rain shower possible. Low 36.

Thursday: Scattered rain showers. Windy with a high of 55. SW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Thursday night: Mostly cloudy with rain showers ending. Lows around 40. Wind shifting to west at 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Friday: I come home for Christmas break! Increasing sunshine with falling temps. Temps near 50 in the morning will fall to 40 by dusk.

Saturday: Sunny and cold. Highs in the mid 30's.

Sunday: Partly sunny with highs in the low 30's.

Back to Normal

Tuesday will be another sunny day with temps near normal. Then, A cool front with just a band of clouds will come thru overnight, leading to a colder Wednesday. With the cold air in place a storm will come in from the west on Thursday and it may start out with some brief ice. However, warm air will quickly overtake the area and change it to rain.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Mainly clear with lows near 32 in Boston, 30 in JP and 22 in the suburbs.

Tuesday: Sunny with a high of 45. NW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy with lows around 30.

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

Thursday: Sleet possible early, then rain. Highs in the upper 40's. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer.

Friday: Clearing with highs in the 40's.

Finals Week

This is finals week for me here at Plymouth Sate University in NH. So, I will blog when I have time this week. The weather will be mainly quiet with up and down temps this week. The stormy day will be Thursday-and it looks like rain again.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold again. Lows near 28 in Boston, 25 in JP and 20 in the suburbs.

Monday: Sunny with a high of 48. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.

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

Tuesday: Sunny with highs in the mid 40's.

Wednesday: Partly sunny with highs in the upper 40's.

Thursday: Rain likely. Highs around 50.

Friday: I come home for Christmas Break! Clearing with highs in the 40s.

A Sunny Weekend

A cool front will come thru the area late tonight, bringing clouds but no precip. Colder air will then filter in for the upcoming weekend, with the coldest day on Sunday. Temps will moderate early next week-and there is no snow in sight.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low of 37.

Saturday: Partly sunny in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon High 45. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Saturday night: Clear and the coldest night so far. Lows in the mid 20's.

Sunday: Sunny and chilly. Highs around 40.

Monday: Sunny with highs around 50.

Storm Stats

Quite a storm hit the area last night-and while the snow didn't add up here, the rain and wind were quite strong. Even thunderstorms were reported overnight and winds gusted over 50 MPH. Now, colder but sunny conditions will last thru the upcoming weekend.

Rain Totals: Inches

Holbrook, MA: 3.1
Kingston: 2.7
Boston: 2.5
Worcester: 2.2
PSU: 1.5


Wind Gusts: MPH

Point Judith, RI: 79!
Blue Hill: 60
Harwich: 53
Boston: 48

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy and chilly. Lows near 32 in Boston, 30 in JP and 25 in the suburbs.

Friday: A mix of sun and clouds. High 50 with a SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

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

Saturday: Sunny and breezy. Highs around 40.

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the low to mid 40's.

Storm Update

Rain has fallen during the day today and will continue into the night. Eventually, enough cold air will come in behind the system for a brief period of snow before precip comes to and end. Most of the day on Thursday will be chilly and windy, but sunny. Cold and quiet conditions will last thru the weekend.

Alerts:

A Flood Watch is in effect for the Boston area

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect NW of Worcester.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for parts of NH and VT-including here at PSU. 6-12 inches of wet snow is possible.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Cape and islands

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Heavy rain until 5 AM, then rain mixed with wet snow. Windy with a low of 34. North wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH after midnight. Total rainfall of 1.5-2 inches expected.

Thursday: Snow until 8 AM, then mostly sunny and windy. High 45. NW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. A coating of snow is possible.

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

Friday: Partly to mostly sunny with highs in the mid 40's.

Saturday: Sunny and windy. Highs in the upper 30's.

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the mid 40's.

Some Snow

Multiple low pressures will ride along the front stalled over the area delivering heavy precip over the next 36 hours. Rain will continue off and on thru the night and into Wednesday. Heavy rain will come back into the area Wednesday night and as temps cool rain will slowly switch to wet snow. Cold air will continue into the weekend.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with showers and fog. Low 47.

Wednesday: Showers in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Temps near 48 in the morning will fall to 43 by 4 PM. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday night: Rain in the evening, then rain mixed with wet snow after midnight. Lows in the low 30's. North wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. Snow may coat the ground in some areas.

Thursday: Snow ends by 8 AM, then sunny. Highs around 40.

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

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

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the 40's.

Unsettled Times

A storm will slide along a front tonight and early Tuesday giving us some rain showers. Temps will remain warm, before falling on Wednesday. Then another storm will pass just south of the area Wednesday night into Thursday morning, and with colder air coming into the area some snow is likely.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with showers late. Low 50.

Tuesday: Showers with fog in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. High 63. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Tuesday night: Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows around 40.

Wednesday: Scattered showers in the morning, then cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40's.

Wednesday night: Rain in the evening, then snow after midnight. Lows around 30. Some accumulation is possible!

Thursday: Snow early, then clearing. Highs in the upper 30's. Stay tuned for more updates!

Friday: Sunny and chilly. Highs in the low 40's.

The Week Ahead

Warm air will continue to come into the area early this week, before rain arrives on Tuesday. Then, colder air will come in behind the system for the end of the week. Also, we will have to watch a coastal storm on Thursday-right now it looks to head out to sea.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with lows around 41.

Monday: Partly sunny and warmer. High 60. SW wind of 10-15 MPH

Monday night: Mostly cloudy in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40's.

Tuesday: Scattered showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50's.

Wednesday: Any rain should end early, then clearing. Highs around 50

Thursday: Watching a coastal storm-at this point out to sea. Colder with highs around 40. Stay tuned!

Friday: Clearing with highs in the 40's.

A Nice Weekend

High pressure will dominate the weather this weekend, but Saturday will be closer to normal. Winds will switch to the SW on Sunday, bringing in the warmer air. The next storm will wait until early next week-and it will be rain again.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Clearing and cold. Lows near 35 in Boston, 32 in JP and 26 in the suburbs.

Saturday: Full sunshine and cooler. High 45. NW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Saturday night: Clear with lows in the 30's.

Sunday: A mix of sun and clouds with highs in the mid 50's.

Monday: Increasing clouds with highs in the 50's.

Warmest on Record!

This fall-September thru November has been the warmest on record in Boston with an average temp near 58. Overall, November 2011 was the second warmest on record in Boston, but was the warmest on Blue Hill. Now, a cool front will come thru on Friday leading to a colder Saturday. Only to warm up once again on Sunday.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold. Lows near 34 in Boston, 31 in JP and 25 in the suburbs.

Friday: Sunny in the morning, then building clouds with a sprinkle possible in the afternoon. High 50. West wind of 10-15 MPH.

Friday night: Clearing with lows around 30.

Saturday: Bright sunshine, but cooler. Highs in the mid 40's.

Sunday: Mainly sunny with highs in the mid 50's.

US Weather: Wind gusts as high as 167 MPH has hammered the LA area over the past few days.