First Night Timeline

The last day of 2012 will be dry and chilly. First Night Celebration weather will be clear with near steady temps near 30 thru the night. New Year's day will also be dry and cold with highs in the 30's. The rest of the week will be dry and pretty cold.

Snow Totals: Inches

Milford, MA: 13.1
Attleboro: 10.5
Natick: 9.5
Needham: 8
Newton: 8
Providence, RI: 7.6
West Roxbury, MA: 6
Dorchester: 4
Logan: 2.6


Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and blustery. Low 20. NW wind of 15-25 MPH.

Monday: Sunny with a high of 32. NW 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

First night Timeline;
 8 PM: Temp 32 with a NW wind thru the night.

10 PM: Mostly cloudy with a temp of 30

Midnight: Happy 2013!: Moslly cloudy with temps near 30.

Rest of the week forecast:

New Year's Day: Mostly sunny with highs in the low 30's .

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

Thursday: Watching a storm. Highs in the 20's.

Friday: Dry with highs in the 20's.

A Mix

Well, snow has changed to rain here in JP, cutting back on snow totals. As my rain/snow line forecast was a little off. However, I expect rain to change back to snow and may amount to a few inches in the JP area before tapering off. Sunday will be cold and windy with a partly sunny sky. New Year's Eve will also be sunny and cold.

Alerts:


A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the Boston area until 7 AM Sunday>

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the day on Sunday.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Snow mixed with rain. Low 32. Total snow amounts of 2-4 inches expected. NE wind of 15-20 MPH, changing to NW at 20-30 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Sunday: Partly sunny and cold. High 30. NW wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH.

Sunday night: Clearing and cold. Lows in the teens.

New Year's Eve: Sunny with highs in the low 30's.  Stay tuned for my First Night timeline tomorrow!

New Year's Day: Sunny with highs around 30.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2012 year in review!

Snowstorm Saturday

A storm will ride up the coast and give Boston its first significant snowstorm of the season. Flakes will start to fly around noontime and continue well into the night. The wind won't be a big issue, meaning coastal flooding won't be major. Sunday will dry out and be cold as well.

Alerts:

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect in Boston and points north.

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect south of Boston where 6+ inches of snow is possible.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with a low of 23.

Saturday: Cloudy in the morning, then snow in the afternoon. High 34. NE wind of 10-20 MPH. Daytime snow amounts around an inch.

Saturday night: Snow. Lows in the mid 20's. Total Snow amounts of 3-6 inches expected. NE wind 10-20 MPH.

Sunday: Clearing and colder. Highs around 30.

Monday: Sunny with highs in the 30's. Stay tuned for my first night timeline!

New Year's Day: Partly sunny with highs in the 20's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2012 year in review!

Nor'easter Forecast

A powerful nor'easter will hit the area with heavy precip and strong winds. However, most of the percip will fall in the form of rain in Boston and along the coast. But, further inland it will fall as snow and will pile up quite a bit. There is chance for another storm this weekend.

Alerts:

A Winter Storm Warning in is in effect NW of rte. 128 . 4-8+ inches of snow are likely there 

A High Wind Warning is in effect for the north and south shores. Wind gusts to 60 MPH are likely

A Wind Advisory is in effect for Boston.

A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for the entire coast.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Rain mixed with wet snow at times. Near steady temps around 37. NE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH. No Snow accumulation expected.

Thursday: Rain in the morning, then scattered rain showers in the afternoon. High 43. NE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH in the morning, decreasing to 15-25 MPH in the afternoon.

Thursday night: Scattered rain showers diminish. Lows in the low 30's.

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

Saturday: Cloudy with snow possible late. Highs around freezing. Stay tuned!

Sunday: Clearing with highs in the 30's.

Storm Update

Wednesday will be a dry day with temps in the 30's. Then as the storm arrives in the evening, a brief burst of snow is possible before a quick switch to rain in Boston. But, further inland it will remain snow longer where a few inches are likely. It will also be windy with powerful gusts possible even in the Boston area. The precip will all wind down Thursday afternoon.

Alerts:

 A Winter Storm Watch is in effect NW of Boston where 4-8 inches of snow are possible before the changeover to rain..

A High Wind Watch is in effect SE of Boston where gusts to 60 MPH are possible.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clearing with a low of 23.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy in the afternoon.  High 35. NE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Wednesday night: Wet snow mixed with rain in the evening, then rain after midnight. Near steady temps in the mid 30's. NE wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH in the evening, then increasing to 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH after midnight. Snow may coat the ground in and around Boston

Thursday: Rain the morning, then scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Highs around 40. NE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH. 

Friday: Sunny with highs around 40.

Saturday: Increasing clouds with snow possible late. Highs around freezing. Stay tuned!

Sunday: The storm may continue. Highs near 30. Stay tuned!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone and thanks for checking out my blog. I wish everyone a happy and safe Holiday season. A weak system will come into the area leading to periods of snow for Christmas day. A more powerful storm is likely Wednesday night into Thursday. At this point it looks like it will start out as snow before changing to rain.

Alerts: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect south of Boston.

Boston forecast:

Christmas Eve: Cloudy this evening, then snow after midnight. Low 28.

Christmas Day: Periods of snow that may mix with rain from time to time. High 35. North wind of 10-25 MPH. Total snow amounts of 1-2 inches expected.

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

Wednesday: Sunny in the morning, the increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30's . Precip is likely at night.

Thursday: A powerful storm is likely. Highs in the 30's. Stay tuned!

Friday: Dry with highs in the 30's.

A White Christmas

Christmas eve day will be dry for any travel throughout New England as High pressure has control. Late Christmas Eve snow will arrive and continue thru most of Christmas Day. Some small accumulations are likely making it a wintry scene. Another more powerful storm is likely Wednesday into Thursday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with a low of 27.

Christmas Eve Day: Mostly sunny with a high of 37. West wind of 10-20 MPH.

Christmas Eve: Increasing clouds until 4 AM, then snow. Lows in the upper 20's .

Christmas Day: Periods of snow. Highs in the mid 30's. Total snow amounts of 1-2 inches expected.

Wednesday: Increasing clouds with precip likely arriving late. Highs in the 30's .

Thursday: The storm likely.continues Highs around 40. Stay tuned!

Friday: Clearing with highs in the 30's .

Chilly Sunday

Sunday will still be a bit windy and sunny with temps in the 30's. Christmas Eve will be dry for travel before a weak storm comes into the area. At this point it looks like snow should start overnight on Christmas eve and last into first thing Christmas morning. Stay tuned for my initial amounts on Sunday!

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clearing with a low of 27. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy. High 37. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

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

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

Christmas Eve: Cloudy with snow probable.  Lows in the mid 20's .

Christmas Day: Snow ending. Highs in the mid 30's. Merry Christmas everyone and stay tuned!

Colder Weekend

A weak system will come thru the area on Saturday with a passing sprinkle or flurry. Sunday will be chilly and windy with temps holding in the 30's. Christmas Eve will be dry, and there is a chance for snow on Christmas day.

Peak Wind Gusts: Friday

Marblehead, MA: 62 MPH
Rockport: 60
Buzzards Bay: 60
Blue Hill: 59
Boston: 50


Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a passing rain or snow shower. Windy with a low of 35. SW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a rain or snow shower possible. High 40. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

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

Sunday: Sunny and windy. Highs in the upper 30's. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

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

Christmas Day: Cloudy with snow possible. Highs in the low 30's. Merry Christmas everyone and stay tuned!

Rain And Wind

A powerful storm will pass to our west leading to a windswept rainstorm. The height of the storm will be from mid morning thru the early afternoon and even thunderstorms are possible. On Saturday a weak system will lead to scattered rain and snow showers. Sunday should be dry and chilly.

Alerts:

A High Wind Watch is in effect for the coastline-including Boston
Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds this evening, then scattered rain showers. Near steady temps near 37. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Friday: Rain with isolated thunderstorms until 3 PM, then scattered rain showers. Very windy with a high of 50. SE wind of 25-35 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH. I come home for winter break!

Friday night: Scattered rain showers. Lows in the mid 30's. Wind shifting to NW at 15-25 MPH.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain and snow showers. Highs around 40.

Sunday: Sunny and breezy. Highs in the mid 30's.

Storm Friday

Thursday will be the best day of the week with sunny skies and less wind. Then, a powerful storm will pass to our west meaning we are on the warm side of the storm again. Heavy rain and wind will fall during the day on Friday, and thunderstorms are even possible. Saturday will be colder with snow showers possible.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Gradual clearing. Low 30. NW wind of 10-20 MPH diminishing late.

Thursday: Sunny and less windy. High 42. East wind of 10-20 MPH.

Thursday night: Increasing clouds in the evening, then scattered rain showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30's. SE wind of 15-20 MPH.

Friday: Rain in the morning, then showers with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Very windy with highs in the upper 40's. SE wind of  20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers possible. Highs in the upper 30's.

Sunday Sunny and colder. Highs in the mid 30's.

More Rain

Another storm will come into the area late tonight into Tuesday morning with more rain. The sun will finally return on Wednesday and Thursday. Then, another rainstorm is likely on Friday.

Alerts:

 A Winter Weather Advisory is still in effect NW of rte. 128 for more ice buildup there tonight

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Low clouds with fog, mist and drizzle this evening, then rain with fog after midnight. Near steady temps near 43. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Tuesday: Rain in the morning, then scattered rain showers, mist and drizzle in the afternoon. High 50. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Tuesday night: More scattered rain showers. Lows in the mid 30's.

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

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the low 40s.

Friday: First day of Winter! Rain and wind likely. Highs around 50. I come home for Winter break!

Stormy Week

In Boston rain will continue off and on thru the day on Monday. Then another rain storm is likely on Tuesday as temps rise into the 50's. Wednesday and Thursday will be dry before another storm on Friday.

Alerts: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect NW of rte. 128. Temps there will remain below freezing leading to periods of freezing rain.

Boston forecast:
Tonight: Rain showers in Boston with icy areas NW of town. Near steady temps near 35 in Boston and 27 inland. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday: Any icy areas turn to rain showers. High 43. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday night: Rain showers become more widespread. Lows in the 40's.

Tuesday: Rain and wind. Highs in the mid 50's.

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

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the 40's .

Friday: I come home for Winter break! Another rainstorm likely. Highs in the 50's.

Snow Update

A storm will come in from the west leading to a burst of snow in the afternoon before changing to rain. Rain will continue off and on thru the day on Monday. Then another storm will come into the area on Tuesday and looks like a rain event.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with low of 27.

Sunday: Scattered snow showers in the morning, then rain mixed with snow in the afternoon. High 36. East wind of 10-20 MPH.  Snow may coat the ground in some areas.

Sunday night: Rain mixed with wet snow until 7 PM, then rain. Near steady temps in the mid 30's. East wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday: Rain showers continue. Highs around 40.

Tuesday: More rain likely. Highs in the mid 40's.

Storm Sunday

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families in CT after the horrible events there today. As for the weather a storm will come into the area late on Sunday. At this point a brief burst of snow is possible before a change to rain. Then, more storminess is likely early next week.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly clear with a low of 27.

Saturday: Mostly sunny and colder. High 37. NW wind of 10-15 MPH,

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

Sunday: Cloudy in the morning, then rain mixed with snow in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30's. Snow may coat the ground in some areas.

Sunday night: Any snow changes to rain. Near steady temps in the mid 30's.

Monday: More rain likely. Highs around 40.

Snow Sunday

Quiet weather will continue for the next few days with temps above normal on Friday and near normal on Saturday. Then a storm from the west will arrive on Sunday and it will start as snow. However, at this early point I expect it will change to rain during Sunday evening. Stay tuned for more as we get closer.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mainly clear. Lows near 32 in Boston, 29 in JP and 23 in the suburbs.

Friday Mostly sunny with a high of 47. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

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

Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler. Highs around 40.

Sunday: Cloudy in the morning, then snow arriving and changing to rain late in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30's. Stay tuned!

Monday: Precip ends in the morning. Highs in the 30's

Still Sunny

Quiet weather will continue for the next couple of days. Temps will remain near normal also during the stretch. Then there is a chance for a storm on Sunday-  too early to talk about rain/snow lines. Stay tuned for more details over the next couple of days.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clearing with lows near 32 in Boston, 29 in JP and 23 in the suburbs.

Thursday: Mostly sunny with a high of 43. Very little wind .

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

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

Saturday: Increasing clouds late. Highs in the low 40's ,

Sunday: Chance for a storm. Highs around freezing. Stay tuned!

Dry for Now

High Pressure will continue to dominate the weather over the next few days. Temps will also begin to rise as the winds switch to the SW. Then, there is a chance for some snow by the end of the weekend. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer!

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold. Lows near 30 in Boston, 27 in JP and 23 in the suburbs.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high of 40. NW wind of 10-20 MPH

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

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

Friday: Sunny with highs near 50.

Saturday; Increasing clouds with highs in the 40's.

Sunday: Watching a storm. Highs around freezing. Stay tuned!

Near Normal

A cold front will cross the area late tonight with scattered showers. Then, colder air will come into New England for Tuesday. Temps will remain close to normal for the end of the week.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Scattered showers with fog. Low 45.

Tuesday: Scattered showers until 10 AM, then clearing. High 45. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

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

Wednesday: Sunny with highs around 40.

Thursday: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 40's.

Friday: Sunny with highs near 50.

Wild Monday

A warm front will come thru the area tonight leading to periods of rain. Monday will be very warm and breezy with showers around. Then, the rest of the week looks dry and near normal at this point.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Showers. Near steady temps around 40. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday: Showers in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Very warm with a high of 60. South wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts 30 MPH.

Monday: Scattered showers in the evening, then rain after midnight. Lows around 40. South wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH in the evening, then shifting to NW at 10-20 MPH late.

Tuesday: Partly sunny with highs around 40

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

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the 40's.

Friday: Dry with highs in the 40's.

New England Weather: An ice storm is possible in parts of northern New England tonight into Monday morning.

Half and Half

Showers will be scattered tonight and Saturday morning, before just misty for the afternoon. It now appears that Sunday will be dry during the daylight hours before rain arrives at night. Monday will be very warm and wet as another front comes thru.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with scattered rain showers, mist and drizzle. Near steady temps around 40. SE wind of 10 MPH.

Saturday: Scattered showers in the morning, then mist and drizzle in the afternoon. Areas of fog with a high of 45. East wind around 10 MPH.

Saturday night: Some clearing comes into the area. Lows in the mid 30's.

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

Monday; Rain and wind. Warm with highs around 60.

Tuesday: Another storm possible. Highs in the 30's. Stay tuned!

Showers Saturday

A front will come in from the west leading to rain late Friday into Saturday morning. The rain should taper off by Saturday afternoon. Also, Sunday looks like a dry day before rain arrives overnight.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds late. Low 27.

Friday: Increasing clouds with a high of 47. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Friday night: Rain showers. Lows around 40.

Saturday: Rain in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 50.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 40's. Rain at night.

Monday: Rain likely. Highs around 60.

Chilly Thursday

The cold front came thru today leading to a chilly evening. Thursday will be a bit below normal with temps around 40. On Friday increasing clouds will lead to rain overnight and into the weekend. At this point it looks like an all rain event.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clearing and still windy. Low 27. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Thursday; Mostly sunny and less windy. High 40. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

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

Friday: Increasing clouds with highs in the upper 40's. Rain showers at night.

Saturday: Widespread rain showers. Highs around 50.

Sunday: Rain showers continue. Highs in the 40's.

Cold Front

A sharp cold front will cross the area first thing Wednesday morning with a band of rain showers. Then, cold air will come into the area in the afternoon. Thursday will be the coldest day of the week with highs near 40. Wet weather is possible over the weekend.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with scattered showers late. Areas of fog with near steady temps around 53.

Wednesday: Showers until 10 AM, then increasing sunshine. Temps near 53 in the morning will fall to 43 by 4 PM. Wind shifting to NW at 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

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

Thursday: Sunny and cool. Highs around 40.

Friday: Increasing clouds with highs around 50.

Saturday: Showers possible. Highs in the 40's.

Sunday: Wet weather likely .Highs in the  40's.

Last Warm Day

Under cloudy skies temps will once again rise well into the 50's before a cold front arrives Tuesday night. Showers will hang around Wednesday morning, before cold and clearing come into the area. It will remain in the 40's for the end of the week.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear this evening, then increasing clouds. Patchy fog with lows near 35 in Boston and 27 in the suburbs.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and warm. High 57. SW wind of 10-20 MPH,

Tuesday night: Scattered showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Lows around 50.

Wednesday: Showers around in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Temps in the low 50's in the morning will fall into the 40's in the afternoon.

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

Friday: Increasing clouds with highs in the 40's.

Tropics: Super Typhoon Bopha now has winds of 160 MPH! It made landfall over the last couple of hours in the southern Philippines.

Split Week

A weak front crossing the area tonight will lead to some showers. On Monday the sun will come out and temps will jump into the 50's. Tuesday will also be warm, before a cold front arrives on Wednesday. It will be cooler for the end of the week.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Scattered showers with areas of fog. Low 45.

Monday: Increasing sunshine. High 55. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday night: Partly cloudy with lows in the low 40's

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 50's. Showers likely at night.
Wednesday: Any early showers end, then clearing. Temps near 50 in the morning fall into the 40's late.

Thursday: Sunny with highs around 40.

Friday: Sunny with highs in the 40's .

Tropics: Super Typhoon Bopha will hit the Philippines early this week with damaging winds and flooding rains.

Temps Rising

Areas of snow and freezing drizzle will lead to slippery spots this evening. Then, as temps rise frozen precip will change to plain rain. Temps will rise into the 50's on Sunday before a front arrives late. Monday and Tuesday will feature more sun and warm temps as well.

Alert:

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 3AM NW of rte. 128.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Areas of light snow and freezing drizzle this evening, then changing to drizzle after midnight. Temps near 32 this evening will rise to 40 by morning. Watch for icy spots this evening.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy and warmer. High 55. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Sunday night: Cloudy with rain showers. Lows in the mid 40's.

Monday: Becoming sunny and warm. Highs again in the mid 50's

Tuesday: Sunny with highs near 60.