Warm Wednesday

A warm front will come thru the area tonight leading to temps soaring into the 50's on Wednesday. Although, a few rain showers are possible as the cool front closes on the region. Temps will fall back into the 40's by the end of the week. And the weekend will be below normal, but the storm at this point is a miss.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy with near steady temps around 35.

Wednesday: Partly sunny with a passing rain shower. High 57. West wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

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

Thursday: A mix of sun and clouds and colder. Highs around 40.

Friday: Sunny with highs in the 30's.

Weekend: Watching a storm-this point a miss. Temps in the 30's both days.

US: The lowest temp ever recorded in the US was tied in Alaska this week. As a temp of -80 was recorded!

Little Snow

A warm front will cross the area late tonight leading to a band of snow. It should be over by mid morning and temps will rise well into the 40's by afternoon. Wednesday will be the warmest of the week with temps soaring into the 50's. It will cool down for the end of the week.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy this evening, then periods of snow after midnight. Low 25.

Tuesday: Periods of snow until 9 AM, then partial clearing. High 45. SW wind of 10-20 MPH. Snow totals of a coating to an inch expected.

Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 30's.

Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm with a late rain shower. Highs in the mid 50's!

Thursday: Sunny and cooler. Highs in the 40's.

Friday: Watching a storm-at this point a miss. Highs in the 30's.

Active Week

I am now back at Plymouth State University here in Plymouth, NH. Classes start Tomorrow as I start another term. First a cold front will cross the area tonight with scattered snow showers. Then, another shot of snow is likely early Tuesday as warm front comes thru. A bigger storm is possible late week.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy this evening, then scattered snow showers after midnight. Low 30. West wind 15-25 MPH. Snow may coat the ground in some areas.

Monday: Scattered snow showers until 8 AM, then increasing sunshine . High 35. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Monday night: Increasing clouds with snow likely late. Lows in the mid 20's.

Tuesday: Snow is likely in the morning with some accumulation possible. Cloudy in the afternoon with highs in the mid 30's.

Wednesday: Partly sunny with a rain shower possible. Highs in the low 50's.

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the 30's.

Friday: A stronger storm is possible. Highs in the 30's.

Back To College

I am returning to Plymouth State University on Sunday for my second semester of Sophomore year. I look forward to another wonderful term. Also, I will continue to blog about the Boston weather from Plymouth, NH as often as I can. As for the weather, clouds will increase late Sunday ahead of a cold front. Snow showers will come thru late Sunday night, leading to a coating in some spots. More unsettled weather, but no big storms are ahead over the next several days.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Partly to Mostly cloudy with a snow shower possible. Low 30.

Sunday: I head back to Plymouth, NH! Mostly sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. High 43. SW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Sunday night: Cloudy with scattered snow showers. Lows in the upper 20's. Snow may coat the ground in some areas.

Monday: Scattered snow showers until 7 AM, then partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30's.

Tuesday: Cloudy with more snow showers possible. Highs in the 30's.

Rainstorm

After a burst of snow this evening, it has mainly changed to rain in Boston. Still, some more flakes are possible with no accumulation. Heavy rain will continue thru the morning with more showers for the rest of the day. It will be a mainly dry and warmer weekend.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Rain mixed with wet snow this evening, then rain after midnight. Temps around 34 this evening, but rising to 41 by dawn. East wind of 15-20 MPH.

Friday: Heavy rain in the morning, then rain showers in the afternoon. High 55. SW wind of 10-20 MPH. Total rainfall around an inch.

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

Saturday: Partly to mostly sunny with a late rain shower possible. Highs in the mid 40's.

Sunday: I head back to college! Sunny with highs in the upper 30's.

Mainly Rain

Clouds will rule on Thursday ahead of our next storm. It may start as brief period of sleet or snow, but quickly turn to rain in Boston. By Friday morning an inch of rain is possible, and it should dry out by the afternoon. It should be above average again this weekend, and no major snowstorms are in sight.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a flurry possible. Low 31.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a high of 40. SE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Thursday night: Rain may mix with sleet and snow until 10 PM, otherwise heavy rain. Lows in the mid 30's. SE wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Friday: Heavy rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40's. West wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. Total rainfall around an inch.

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

Sunday: I head back to college! Sunny with highs around 40.

Above Average

After temps soared well into the 50's today above average temps will continue. The next 2 days will be dry, but a mix of rain and snow is possible overnight Thursday. It will change to rain by Friday morning, and should dry out by the afternoon.

Highs Today: Tuesday

Wrentham, MA: 57

Boston: 56 -record is 62 set in 1999

Waltham: 55

Auburn: 51

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Clearing with a low of 32.

Wednesday: A mix of sun and clouds and cooler. High 45. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

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

Thursday: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs around 40.

Thursday night: A mix of rain and snow in the evening, then rain after midnight. Lows in the 30's. No snow accumulation expected.

Friday: Rain in the morning, then drying out in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40's.

Warmer Week

Rain showers will continue tonight leading to a milder Tuesday. Gradually, cold air will come into the area by Wednesday and Thursday-but still above normal. Some wintry mix is possible Thursday night, other than that no big storms this week.

Alerts: A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect SE of Boston

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Rain showers with areas of fog. Near steady temp around 45. SE wind of 15-20 MPH.

Tuesday: Becoming sunny and warm. High 50 with a west wind of 10-25 MPH.

Tuesday night: Clear with lows around 30.

Wednesday: Sunny and cooler. Highs around 40.

Thursday: Increasing clouds with highs in the low 40's. A mix of rain and snow is possible overnight.

Friday: Clearing with highs in the low 40's.

US Weather: A series of tornadoes ripped thru the south last night. A couple of people died and major property damage occurred.

Damp Monday

Cold air in place first thing in the morning may lead to freezing drizzle and a few slippery spots, especially NW of the city. However, temps will quickly rise above freezing across the area leading to just regular drizzle by late morning. More heavier showers will move in Monday night. Then, most of the week will be above average.

Alerts: A Freezing Rain Advisory in effect NW of Boston until 10 AM Monday.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with patchy drizzle and freezing drizzle late. Low 31.

Monday: Drizzle with areas of freezing drizzle until 9 AM, then fog, mist and drizzle. High 43. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday night: Showers with scattered downpours. Near steady temps in the 40's. SE wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Tuesday: Becoming sunny and warmer. Highs around 50.

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

Thursday: Increasing clouds with highs around 40. Snow is possible at night.

Friday: Clearing with highs in the 30's.

Snow Totals

We picked up 3 inches officially at the airport today with more to the south. As some places along the south coast picked up a foot of snow. Sunday will be another cold winter day for the big game as the Pats host Baltimore. A rain event is possible on Monday.

Snow Totals: Saturday

Fairhaven , MA: 12.5 inches

Dennis: 12.4

New Bedford: 10

Sagamore: 9.8

Wellfleet: 8

Vineyard: 7

Blue Hill: 5

Back Bay: 4

Logan: 3.1

Note: Snow totals from the NWS

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Clearing with a low of 18.

Sunday: A mix of sun and clouds. High 32. NE wind of 10-20 MPH. GO PATS!!

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

Monday: Rain likely in the afternoon. Highs well into the 40's.

Tuesday: Clearing with highs in the 40's.

Storm Timeline

A storm will pass south of the area on Saturday leading to light and fluffy snow. The most snow will fall south of the city-but Boston will pick up some snow as well. Wind and coastal flooding will not be a big issue with this storm, as it is not too powerful.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with a low of 15.

Storm Timeline: Saturday

8 AM: Snow arrives in Boston.

10AM-3 PM: The heart of the storm. Most accumulation during this time. Temps around 25.

4 PM: Snow tapers to snow showers. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.


Snow Totals: inches

3-6: The Boston area. About 5 inches in JP.

Note: Stay tuned for a forecast update on Saturday

Snowstorm Saturday

Snow showers will come thru the area tonight leading to an inch or 2. The snow will all be over by dawn and the sun will come out on Friday. The storm on Saturday is on us first thing in the morning lasting thru the day. However, the track off the storm has shifted a bit to the south as well as the most snow. So, at this point the heaviest snow will stay south of the city, but stay tuned for more track updates on Friday.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Periods of snow. Low 28. Total snow amounts of 1-2 inches expected.

Friday: Sunny with a high of 35. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Friday night: Clear in the evening, then increasing clouds after midnight.

Saturday: Cloudy until 9 AM, then snow. Highs around 30. Total snow amounts of 3-6 inches possible. Stay tuned for a full timeline on Friday!

Sunday: Cloudy and raw. Highs in the mid 30's.

Some Snow

A weak system will come thru the area Thursday night leading to a few inches of snow. This will be light and fluffy and easy to move around, and it will exit prior to the AM commute on Friday. A bigger storm is likely on Saturday, and more snow is probable.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold. Lows near 15 in Boston, 13 in JP and 6 in the suburbs.

Thursday: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. High 30. East winds of 10-15 MPH.

Thursday night: Cloudy until 8PM, then snow. Lows in the mid 20's. Total snow amounts of 1-3 inches expected.

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

Saturday: A storm will likely hit the area with more snow and wind. Highs around 30. Stay tuned for my first thoughts on snow totals Thursday!

Sunday: Cloudy with highs in the 30's.

Snow Totals

After the snow added up to an inch or 2 last night, temps warmed this afternoon melting the snow. Wednesday will be a cold and windy day, and Thursday will be dry as well. Another clipper system will come thru Thursday night with more snow. A bigger snow event is possible over the weekend.

Snow Totals:

Framingham, MA: 2.8 inches

Beverly: 2.5

Winchester: 2.2

Brighton: 2

Logan: 1.4

Norwood: 1.4

Alerts: A Wind Advisory is in effect for the area until 4 PM Friday

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with fog this evening, then partial clearing late. Low 35 by morning.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny and windy. High 35, NW wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH.

Wednesday night: Clear and cold. Lows in the mid teens.

Thursday: Sunny until 2 PM, then increasing clouds. Highs in the upper 20's.

Thursday night: Periods of snow. Lows in the 20's. A few inches are likely-stay tuned!

Friday: Clearing with highs around 30.

Saturday: A more powerful storm may hit the area with more snow. Highs around freezing. Stay tuned!

Sunday: Clearing with highs in the 30's.

Snow Update

A period of snow tonight may add up to an inch or so before switching to rain showers by morning. Scattered rain showers will continue thru the day as temps warm into the 40's. By Wednesday temps will crash again, and more snow is possible by late Thursday.

Alerts: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect NW of rte. 495 until 9 AM Tuesday

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Snow showers until 4 AM, then rain showers. Temps around 28 this evening will rise to 35 by 7 AM. Total snowfall around an inch.

Tuesday: Scattered rain showers, mist and drizzle. High 45. South wind of 10-20 MPH.

Tuesday night: Scattered rain showers early, then mostly cloudy. Lows in the low 30's.

Wednesday: Sunny and windy. Highs in the mid 30's.

Thursday: Increasing clouds with snow possible late. Highs in the upper 20's. Stay tuned!

Friday: Clearing with highs in the low 30's.

The Week Ahead

After a frigid day today temps will once again bottom out in the single numbers tonight. But, warmer air will once again come in from the west leading to temps in the low 30's on Monday. A weak storm may give us some snow showers changing to rain showers on Tuesday. Temps will hold in the 30's for the end of the week.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Clear with lows near 9 in Boston, 7 in JP and near 0 in the suburbs!

Monday: Sunny and breezy. High 32. SW wind of 10-25 MPH.

Monday night: Increasing clouds in the evening, then snow showers after midnight. Lows around 30. Not much snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday: Any flakes quickly change to rain drops. Highs in the low 40's.

Wednesday: Clearing and windy. Highs in the 30's.

Thursday: Increasing clouds with highs in the 30's. Some snow is possible at night.

Friday: Clearing with highs in the 30's.

Cold Game

After a very windy day today, cold air will come in for the upcoming weekend. Temps will hold in the low 30's during the day on Saturday. For the Pats game at 8 temps will be around 20 with wind chills in the single numbers. Temps will only rebound to near 2o on Sunday.

Peak Wind Gusts: MPH

Harwich, MA: 77

Barnstable: 68

Eastham: 63

Blue Hill: 63

Nantucket: 60

Brookline: 56

Boston: 51

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy and windy. Low 23. SW winds of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a flurry possible early, then mostly sunny. High 32. NW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Saturday night: Go Pats! Temps near 20 at the start of the game falling into the teens by the end. Wind chills in the single digits with a NW wind of 10-20 MPH. Low temps around 8 by morning.

Sunday: Sunny and very cold. Highs in the low 20's.

MLK Day: Sunny with highs in the 30's.

Wild Friday

A sharp cold front will cross the area on Friday with showers and downpours, and then gusty winds with falling temps. A cold weekend is in store with highs in the 30's on Saturday and 20's on Sunday. Temps will be around 20 for the Pats playoff game at 8 on Saturday.

Rain Totals: Thursday

Cambridge, MA: 1.5 inches

JP: 1.3

Snow Totals: Thursday

Ashburnham, MA: 5.0 inches

Fitchburg: 4.7

Worcester: 3

Sudbury: 2

Townsend: 2

Maynard: 1.5

Alerts:

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Boston area from 7 AM Friday till midnight.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with fog, mist and drizzle. Near steady temps around 35. Watch for slippery spots late.

Friday: Scattered showers with isolated downpours in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Windy with temps near 50 in the morning, falling to 32 by 5 PM. SW winds of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH.

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

Saturday: Sunny with highs in the low 30's. Temps around 20 for the big game with wind chills in the teens. Go Pats!

Sunday: Sunny and very cold. Highs in the low 20's.

Mainly Rain

A powerful storm will ride up the coast giving the area a nor'easter. However, there is not enough cold air in place for it to be a snowstorm. It may briefly start as snow in Boston, but quickly change to heavy rain. Also, winds will gust to 50 MPH in the Boston area during the morning. Another wild day is possible on Friday.

Alerts:

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect NW of Boston

A Wind Advisory in effect for the coastline - including Boston-until 2 PM Thursday.

A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for minor splashover.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy until 3 AM, then rain mixed with wet snow. Low 32. East wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. Snow may coat the ground in some areas.

Thursday: Rain until 2 PM, then scattered rain showers. Windy with a high of 47. East wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH. Total rainfall around an inch.

Thursday night: Cloudy with drizzle and fog. Lows around 40.

Friday: Scattered rain showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny. Temps around 50 in the morning will fall into the mid 30's by evening. West wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

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

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

Storm Thursday

After the snow this morning, the sun came out and quickly melted any snow left. Colder air will come in on Wednesday setting the stage for a storm. Precip will start as snow late at night, before changing to heavy rain first thing in the morning. The heaviest rain should wind down by early afternoon.

Alerts:

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect NW of Boston for Thursday.

A High Wind Watch is in effect for the Cape and Islands.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with lows near 25.

Wednesday: Sunny with a high of 37. East wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday night: Increasing clouds until 3 AM, then rain mixed with snow. Lows in the low 30's. East wind of 15-20 MPH. Snow may coat the ground in the Boston area.

Thursday: Rain mixed with wet snow until 7 AM, then rain. Windy with highs around 40. NE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. Any snow washed away by rain.

Friday: Cloudy with scattered snow squalls in the morning, then partly sunny. Highs around 40.

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

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the 30's.

Note: Stay tuned for an update during the day Wednesday if the forecast changes.

Nor'easter Thursday

Temps will warm on Tuesday into the 40's along with clearing skies. A cool front will slip in late Tuesday, setting the stage for a colder Wednesday. That is important because the next storm on Thursday has trended colder over the last 24 hours. A period of snow is possible at this point early Thursday before a change to rain. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Becoming mostly cloudy with a low of 32.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy in the morning, the becoming sunny. High 47. West wind of 10-20 MPH.

Tuesday night: Clear with lows around 30.

Wednesday: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30's

Wednesday night: Cloudy with rain and snow arriving late. Lows around freezing. Stay tuned!

Thursday: Any frozen precip should change to rain. Windy with highs in the upper 30's. Stay tuned!

Friday: Clearing with highs in the 30's.

The Week Ahead

Above normal temps will continue thru most of the upcoming week. Temps will be around 40 on Monday, and in the 40's on Tuesday. Warm air will surge up the coast ahead of our next storm on Thursday. Assuring it will be another rain event.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Clear with lows near 27 in Boston, 24 in JP and 17 in the suburbs.

Monday: Mostly sunny with a high of 38. West wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday: Mostly cloudy with a snow shower possible. Lows around 30.

Tuesday: Increasing sunshine with highs in the mid 40's.

Wednesday: Increasing clouds with highs well into the 40's.

Thursday: Heavy rain and strong winds likely. Highs around 50.

Friday: Clearing with highs in the 40's.

Extra: Scroll down to my last post to see my 2011 review!

SPECIAL:2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

2011 was a wild year with blizzards, tornadoes and Hurricanes throughout the United States, and the world. I will focus mainly on the weather here in Boston with a few exceptions. I will give a month by month breakdown of temps, precip and snow.

2011 Month by Month: Data from the NWS in Taunton

Jan 2011: The blizzard blitz!

Avg Temp: 28-1 deg below normal

Precip: 4.57 inches

Snow: 38.3 inches-3rd place all time snow in Jan and 6th snowiest month.

Feb: The snow continues.

Avg Temp: 31-1 below normal

Precip :4.57- Same as Jan!

Snow: 18.5 - 8 above normal

March: Avg month for temps

Avg Temp: 39-normal

Precip: 2.2-2 inches below normal

Snow: 1.3- 6 below normal

World: Intense Jap quake and Tsunami caused major damage there.

April: Warmer

Avg Temp: 50-2 above normal

Precip- 4.04-0.3 above normal

Snow: 1 inch-1 below normal

May: Tornadoes throughout the US- 2nd most in history.

Avg Temp: 59-1 above normal

Precip: 3.26- 0.2 below

US: The EF5 Alabama tornado claimed many lives and leveled a city.

June: Tornadoes in MA!

Avg Temp: 67-0.7 below normal

Precip: 4.7-1 inch above normal. Also many cloudy days with little precip.

Local: Tornadoes in the Springfield, MA area brings wild weather close to home. The EF3 tornado caused major damage in portions of central and western MA.

July: Hottest temp ever!

Avg Temp: 77-4 above normal!

Precip-2 - 1.5 below normal

Local: Hottest temp ever recorded at Logan of 103 on July 22!

August: Hurricane Irene

Temp: 74- 1 deg above normal

Precip: 7.75! - a whopping 4 inches above normal!

Irene: The center of the Hurricane made landfall in NJ and then passed right over NYC and into western MA. This caused hurricane forced winds on the south coast of New England and TS winds to the Boston area. A peak wind gust of 63 MPH in Boston with the heaviest rain in Western New England. This caused major damage in VT!

September:

Avg Temp: 67.-2 above normal

Precip: 4.4-about 1 inch below normal

October: Halloween Blizzard!

Avg Temp: 58! again 4 deg above normal - also record high of 87 on Oct. 9

Precip: 7 inch-about 2.5 above normal

Snow: 1 inch

Local: An early season nor'easter dumped over a foot of snow in some parts of the state with a mix of rain and snow around the city. Many records were shattered around New England.

November: Warmest autumn on record continues

Avg Temp: 51-7 Deg above normal!

Precip: 4.2- about normal

Snow:Trace

December: No snow and warmth

Avg Temp: 40- 6 deg above normal

Precip: 4 - about normal

Snow: Trace

More data: Extremes

The winter had 6o inches of snow-starting on Jan 1. 3rd snowiest on record.

In July the lowest high temp was 81 breaking the old record.

Note: The Autumn of 2011- Sept thru Nov. was the warmest on record! 58.9 deg beat the old record of 58.4 in 1931!

2011 summery:

Avg temp: 53.3-1.9 above normal

Precip: 52.4 inches- 6.3 above normal

2011 US: It was the wettest year on record in Philly, DC NYC and Hartford, CT! 6th wettest year in Boston!

Weekend Warmup

A warm front will cross the area Friday morning leading to scattered flurries, and then a warmup. Temps on Saturday may hit 50 degrees as warmth surges up the East coast. Then, Sunday will again be above average as a storm heads well south of the area.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low of 25.

Friday: Cloudy with scattered flurries until 10 AM, then partly sunny. High 47. SW wind of 10-15 MPH. Stay tuned for my year in review!

Friday night: Clearing with lows around 30.

Saturday: Partly to mostly sunny and warmer. Highs around 50!

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

Extra: Stay tuned for my year in review on Friday!

Back Up

Winds will switch to the SW, bringing warmer air back into the area over the next few days. Temps will eventually rise back above normal, reaching close to 50 by Saturday. Also, the storm on Sunday is now a miss as the snow drought continues.

Lows this Morning:

Rochester, NH: 0

Worcester, MA: 5

Lynn: 7

JP: 9

Logan: 11

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with a passing flurry. Low 24.

Thursday: A mix of sun and clouds and warmer. High 40. SW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 25 MPH.

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

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

Saturday: Sunny with highs around 50.

Sunday: The storm goes out to sea. Mostly cloudy with highs around 40.

Extra: Stay tuned for my year in review on Friday!

One Day Stand

Frigid air will come into the area tonight and lead to bitter wind chills Wednesday morning. Also, Clouds will increase in the afternoon with a flurry or 2 possible. Thursday will warm right back up with temps rising above freezing again. A storm is possible on Sunday.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Clear and frigid. Lows near 10 in Boston, 8 in JP and 4 in the suburbs. West wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds with a flurry possible late. High 25. NW wind of 10-20 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 10 BELOW before 9 AM.

Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy with scattered flurries. Lows in the upper teens.

Thursday: Partly sunny with a flurry possible. Highs in the upper 30's.

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

Saturday: Partly sunny with highs well into the 40's.

Sunday: Watching a potential storm. Highs in the 30's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2011 year in review!

Arctic Air

A strong cold front will come thru the area leading a blast of cold air. This will be the coldest air of the season so far, and will bottom out in the single numbers Tuesday night. Temps will rise again by the end of the week.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold. Low 25.

Tuesday: Sunny and cold. Temps near 28 in the morning will fall to 20 by 5 PM. NW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Tuesday night: Clear and the coldest yet. Lows in the single numbers!

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a flurry possible. Very cold with highs in the low 20's.

Thursday: A mix of sun and clouds with more flurries possible. Highs in the mid 30's.

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

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

Colder week

A weak system will come thru with a rain shower tonight, then behind the system cold air will come in. So, the coldest air of the season of the season so far will occur. Highs will be in the 20's with a biting wind. There are still no snow storms in sight.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with scattered rain showers. Low 42.

Mom's Birthday: Happy Birthday to mom! Sunny and windy. Temps near 42 in the morning will fall to 36 by 4 PM. NW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

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

Tuesday: Sunny with near steady temps in the mid 20's. Wind chills in the single digits.

Wednesday: Sunny and very cold. Highs in the low 20's.

Thursday: Sunny with highs around 30.

Friday: Sunny with highs in the 30's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2011 year in review!