Nor'easter Forecast

A powerful storm will come up the coast and give the area a lot of snow Thursday into Friday. It looks like light to moderate snow will start overnight Wednesday night and continue thru Thursday. The heaviest snow will be overnight Thursday night into Friday morning. At this point several inches are likely, but it does not look like a blockbuster storm. However,  just a slight shift to the west could bring higher totals of snow to eastern MA. And , the snow will blow and drift because oft the strong winds.

Boston forecast:

New Years Eve: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 18. NW wind of 10-20 MPH. Happy New Year!

New Year's Day:: Increasing clouds and cold. High 27. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday night: Cloudy in the evening, then periods of snow late. Lows around 18. NE wind of 15-20 MPH. Snow amounts around an inch.

Thursday: Periods of snow. Windy with highs around 20. NE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH.
Additional snow amounts of 2-4 inches expected.

Thursday night: Height of storm hits. Heavy snow with winds gusting to 50 MPH. Blowing and drifting snow. Additional snow amounts of 4-6 inches expected

Friday: Snow ending in the morning. Cold with highs in the low teens! NE winds of 15-25 MPH. Total snow amounts of 7-12 inches expected in Boston. 

Note: Stay tuned for a full timeline tomorrow!

First Night Timeline

A weak system may give some snow flurries or snow showers in the afternoon on Tuesday. Then skies will clear out for New Year's Eve but it will be cold. Wednesday will be cold and clouds will increase. After that it looks like a major nor'easter will hit the area with heavy snows and strong winds likely. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer.

Boston forecast: 

Tonight: Partly cloudy and cold. Low 13.

Tuesday: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers in the afternoon. High 25. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

First Night Timeline: For Boston 

6 PM: Snow showers ending. Temp 25
8 PM: Skies becoming partly cloudy with temp around 23. NW wind of 10-20 MPH. Wind chill around 10 above
10 PM: Partly cloudy skies with temps around 20.
Midnight: Happy 2014! : Partly cloudy with temps around 18.

Rest of week forecast: 

Wednesday: Increasing clouds with highs in the mid 20's.

Thursday: A powerful nor'easter will hit the area with heavy snow and strong winds likely. Highs around 20. Stay tuned!

Friday The storm continues. Stay tuned for my initial amounts on Tuesday!

The Week Ahead

After the heavy rain from today temps will be cold on Monday as a cold front crosses the area. On Tuesday temps will hold in the 20's with a strong wind. And, First Night will be cold and windy with a flurry around. It will remain cold with a major storm possible by Thursday,

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Rain ending, then partial clearing. Low 34. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Monday: Mostly sunny and windy.   High 35, but falling to 27 by 4 PM. NW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Monday night: Clear and very cold. Lows around 10.

Tuesday: Partly sunny with a snow shower around. Highs in the mid 20's.

New Year's Eve: Partly cloudy and frigid  with a flurry possible. Lows around 10 and wind chills near 0. Stay tuned for my First Night Timeline!

New Years Day: Sunny and very cold. Highs around 20.

Thursday: A Powerful storm may hit the area with heavy snow and strong winds. Highs around 20. Stay tuned!

Friday: The storm may continue. Highs in the teens. Stay tuned!

Rain Forecast

A powerful storm will hit the area on Sunday afternoon with heavy rain and some wind. Temps will hold in the low 40's during the storm. Then a strong arctic front will cross New England on Monday and temps will crash behind it. After that a frigid First Night is likely.

Alerts:

A High Wind Watch is in effect for the Cape And Islands for Sunday Evening.  Gusts past 50 MPH are likely there.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with temps steady around 35.

Sunday: Cloudy in the morning, then heavy rain in the afternoon. High 42. SE wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Sunday night: Heavy rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy late. Lows in the mid 30's. NE wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. Total rainfall from 1-2 inches likely.

Monday; Partly to mostly sunny and windy. Temps falling thru the 30's and into 20's by evening. NW wind gusting past 30 MPH.

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

New Years Eve: Clear and frigid. Lows in the teens. Stay tuned for my First Night Timeline!

New Years Day: Snow showers possible. Highs around 20.

Storm Sunday

Saturday will be dry and warmer along with sunny skies. Then a powerful storm will come up the coast on Sunday afternoon and night leading to a rainstorm here in Boston. Over an inch of rain  is possible along with gusty winds. Then an arctic front will cross the area on Monday night and frigid air will come into New England.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mainly clear with a low of 27.

Saturday; A mix of sun and clouds with a breeze. High 43. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Saturday night; Increasing clouds with lows around 30.

Sunday: Cloudy in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. Highs in the low 40's. SE wind of 15-25 MPH.

Sunday night: Heavy rain. Lows in the mid 30's. NE wind gusting to 40  MPH possible.

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

Tuesday: Dry with highs in the 20's.

Snow Thursday

A clipper system will come into the area on Thursday leading to snow and rain showers. On Friday temps will rise into the 40's along with clearing. Saturday should be dry before we watch a storm for Sunday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with near steady temps around 23.

Thursday: Cloudy until 10 AM, then snow and rain showers. High 37.  South wind of 10-15 MPH.   Snow may coat the ground in the Boston area.

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

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

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

Sunday: A Storm possible. Highs in the 30's. Stay tuned!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone and thanks for checking out my blog. I wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season. As for the weather cold weather will come into the area for Christmas Day. Then a weather system may give  us some snow on Thursday, and should clear out  for Friday.

Boston forecast:

Christmas Eve: Partly cloudy with a passing flurry. Low 15. NW wind of 15-25 MPH.

Christmas Day:  Merry Christmas everyone!  Mostly Sunny and cold. High 25. NW wind of 15-25 MPH.

Wednesday night: Increasing clouds with lows  around 20.

Thursday: Snow showers in the morning, then rain and snow showers  in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30's. Some minor accumulation is possible!

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

Saturday: Sunny with highs in the 40's.

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the 40's.

Christmas Forecast

Clouds will hang around  the area on Tuesday along with cold temps. As a cold front crosses the area a snow shower is possible on Christmas Eve. For the Holiday it will be cold, but sunny.  Then a front may bring some snow showers on Thursday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Any rain showers taper to cloudy skies. Areas of black ice with a low of 30.

Christmas Eve Day: Partly sunny with a high of 34. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Christmas Eve:  Mostly cloudy with a  passing flurry. Cold with lows around 15. NW wind of 10-20 MPH. Fine flying for  Santa!

Christmas Day: Sunny and cold. Highs in the mid 20's. Merry Christmas everyone!

Thursday: Snow showers possible. Highs in the mid 30's.

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

Freezing Rain Advisory

Cold air will continue to sink down into the Boston area overnight and Monday morning. And as that happens more precip will come into the area leading to areas of freezing rain.  As the cold front comes thru on Monday night even colder air will come back into New England. And for Christmas eve and day temps will hold near to below freezing.

Alerts:

A Freezing Rain Advisory is in effect north and west of Boston until 11 AM Monday.
 
 A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for the Boston area until 7AM Monday

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with dense fog and scattered rain and freezing rain. Low 34.

Monday: Showers of rain and freezing rain in the morning, then rain showers in the afternoon. Dense fog with a high of 37. NE wind of 10-20 MPH. Ice amounts around a trace possible.

Monday night: Rain showers and fog in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Lows around 30. North winds of 15-25 MPH.

Christmas Eve Day: Sunny with highs around 30. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Christmas Eve; Clear flying for Santa! Clear with lows around 17.

Christmas Day: Sunny with highs in the mid 20's. Merry Christmas everyone!

Thursday: Some snow possible. Highs in the 30's

Friday: Sunny with highs in the 30's,

Wild Sunday

A sharp front will divide New England in half on Sunday. South of the front here in the Boston area temps will rise well into the 50's along with rain. But north of the front in Northern New England a major ice storm is expected. More rain is likely on Monday before colder air comes back into the area.

Alerts:
An Ice Storm Warning is in effect for Northern New England

A Freezing Rain Advisory is in effect for much of Central New England- Including the Concord, NH area.

Boston forecast;

Tonight; Cloudy with fog and scattered showers. Low 45. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Sunday: Scattered rain showers with fog. Highs near 43 north of Boston, 53 in Boston and 60 south of town. South wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.  A major ice storm is expected in VT, NH and ME!

Sunday night: Scattered showers in the evening ,then fog late. Lows around 40.

Monday: More rain likely. Highs around 50.

Christmas Eve Day: Clearing with highs around 30.

Christmas Eve; Clear with lows around 20.

Christmas Day: Sunny and cold. Highs in the upper 20's.

Wet Weekend

A front around the area will lead to some scattered showers on Saturday. Then an area of low pressure will lead to a steady rain on Sunday in the Boston area, but a major ice storm is likely in parts of VT, NH and ME. An inch of ice is likely! And, temps in the Boston area will soar well into the 50's.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with areas of dense fog. Low 40.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with fog and scattered showers. High 53. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Saturday night: Scattered showers in the evening, then rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40's.

Sunday: Periods of rain in Boston- but a major ice storm in northern New England. Highs in the upper 50's in Boston. South wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

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

Christmas Eve Day:  Sunny and colder. Highs in the low 30's.

Christmas Eve; Clear and cold. Lows in the teens .

Christmas Day: Sunny with highs around freezing. Merry Christmas everyone!

Headed Home!

I have now finished my finals and will be headed back to JP in the morning. As for the weather SW winds will bring in warmer air but also clouds. A cold front will hang around the area for this weekend. And north of the cold front temps will hang in the 30's, but further south of the front could be in the 60's!  At this point it looks like the Boston area will be just south leading to rain showers and temps in the 50's. But in parts of Northern New England could have a significant ice storm.

Boston forecast;

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low of 32.

Friday: I head home for the Holidays! Mostly Cloudy with a passing rain shower in the afternoon. High 45. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Friday night: Cloudy with a scattered rain shower. Areas of fog with lows around 40.

Saturday: Cloudy with fog and scattered rain showers, Highs in the mid 40's. .

Sunday: Rain likely in Boston-but ice up north. Highs around 50.

Monday; More rain likely. Highs in the 40's,

Warmer Times

A warm front will cross the area on Thursday morning and temps will rise well into the 30's.  On Friday it will be cloudier but warmer than Thursday. And for the weekend a front around the area will lead to rain.

Snow Totals: Tuesday

Framingham, MA: 8.5 inches
Swampscott: 8.1
Sharon: 7.7
Saugus: 7.5
Malden: 7.4
Brighton : 7.0
Logan: 6.4
Milton: 5.5

Note: Totals from NWS Taunton

Boston forecast:

Tonight; Clear this evening, then some increase in clouds late. Low 25. West wind of 10-20 MPH.

Thursday: Partly sunny. High 38. SW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Thursday night: Mostly cloudy with temps holding in the 30's .

Friday:  I come home for the Holidays! Cloudy and warmer. Highs in the mid 40's.

Friday night: Rain showers possible. Lows around 40.

Saturday: More rain showers likely. Highs in the low 40's.

Sunday: Rain becoming more widespread. Highs in the 40's.

Storm Update

Well, the storm intensified a little more than expected today leading to  around 6 inches in the Boston area. And, heavy snows fell during the evening drive leading to major delays. Now, the snow will continue to taper off and temps will remain cold.  On Wednesday temps will recover a bit along with sunny skies. Temps will reach the 40's by Friday.

Alerts:

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 AM Wednesday for the Boston area.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Snow ending, then mostly cloudy. Low 17. NW wind of 10-20 MPH Final snow totals of 4-8 inches expected in Boston and points north.

Wednesday: Becoming mostly sunny. High 32.  NW wind of 15-25 MPH.

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

Thursday: Sunny and warmer. Highs around 40.

Friday: I return home! Mostly cloudy with a rain shower possible Highs in the upper 40s.

Snow Forecast

A storm will pass south of the area on Tuesday leading to steady snow in the Boston area. The snow will become widespread from late morning on and it will be a fluffy snow. At this point several inches are likely. After the storm warmer air will gradually come into the area.

Alerts:

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Boston area until 7 PM Tuesday

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds and frigid. Lows near 10 in  Boston, 8 in JP and 3 in the suburbs.

Tuesday: Cloudy until 11 AM, then snow. High 27. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Tuesday night: Snow until 8 PM, then cloudy. Lows around 20. Total snow amounts of 3-5 inches expected.

Wednesday: Sunny with highs around 30.

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the upper 30's

Friday:  I return home! Rain possible with highs in the mid 40's.

Finals Week

This is finals week here at Plymouth State University so my studies come first. I will be returning home to JP on Friday after my last final late on Thursday. As for the weather Monday will be sunny, but windy and cold. Then another storm will bring more accumulating snow on Tuesday. Then. a moderation in temps is likely late in the week.

Snow Totals: from NWS Taunton

Groveland, MA: 12 inches
Topsfield: 10
Newburyport: 9.5
Plymouth, NH; 9
Framingham, MA: 8.7
Sharon: 7.2
Boston common: 6.0
Brighton: 6.0
Melrose: 6
Logan: 4.3

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and frigid. Low 17. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Monday: Mostly sunny and cold. High 25. NW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Monday night: Increasing clouds and frigid. Lows in the single numbers!

Tuesday: Cloudy in the morning, then snow in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 20's. Total snow amounts of 3-6 inches expected. Stay tuned!

Wednesday: Clearing and still cold. Highs in the upper 20's.

Thursday; Sunny with highs near 40.

Friday: I come home for break! Dry with highs in the 40's.

Snow Update

Snow has been falling heavily in the Boston area over the last few hours. However, warmer air will eventually come into Boston and will change it over to rain. But, before that happens several inches of snow are likely in Boston. Then, after the precip stops a freeze up is expected.

Alerts;

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the Boston area until 1 PM Sunday.

 A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect south of Boston

A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Cape and Islands for gusts to 60 MPH there.

Storm Timeline: For Boston

Now-4 AM: Heavy snow continues. Temps rise to freezing in Boston. East wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

4AM-8 AM: Snow changes to sleet and then rain. Temps rise to 38. East wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

8AM- Noon: Rain tapers off. Temps hold near 38.

Sunday afternoon: Some sunny breaks possible as temps fall to 27. Wind changing to NW at 15-25 MPH. A flash freeze possible. 

Snow Totals:
4-8 Inches: In Boston

8-12+ Inches; NW suburbs of Boston-some areas will get more than a foot.

12-18 Inches; Parts of NH and ME.

Rest of forecast:

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

Monday: Sunny with highs in mid 20's.

Tuesday: PM snow likely. Highs in the upper 20's. Stay tuned!

Storm Forecast

A powerful storm will come up the coast and hit the area over the weekend. It now appears that it will be stronger and colder, leading to more snow in the Boston area. But, a brief change to sleet or rain is still possible in Boston as warm air comes off the water. As, winds may gust to 40 MPH from the NE.  However, inland it will be all snow and it will really pile up.

Alerts:

 A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM Sunday for the Boston area.

A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for the coast for some flooding.


Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds and frigid. Low 13.


Storm Timeline: For Boston area

Saturday Morning. Cloudy with a snow shower possible. Temp  20.

Saturday afternoon; Scattered snow showers. Temp 25.

7 PM: Snow arrives. Temp 26.

8PM- 3AM: Snow becomes heavier with temps rising to 30. NE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

3AM-8AM: Some sleet or rain may mix in with the snow in Boston, but heavy snow continues inland. Temps around freezing .NE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

8 AM- 10 AM: Any mix changes back to snow before ending. Temps fall into the 20's. North wind of 10-20 MPH.

Sunday afternoon: Some clearing is possible. Highs around 30.

Snow Totals: Subject to change.

 5-8 inches: in Boston- could be a bit less if a full change to rain occurs

8-12+ inches: NW of rte. 128- some areas could have more than a foot.


Note: Stay tuned for a forecast update during Saturday afternoon if forecast changes.

Storm This Weekend

Friday will be another cold and windy day. Then a storm will come up the coast and hit us over the weekend. The steady snow should hold off until Saturday evening, but some light snow is possible earlier. And, a change to sleet or even rain is possible in Boston overnight as warmer air comes in off the water.  But, where it stays all snow several inches are likely.

Boston forecast:

Tonight; Clear and very cold. Lows near 18 in Boston and 10 in the suburbs.



Friday: Mostly sunny and windy. High 28. West wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Friday night: Increasing clouds with lows around 13.

Saturday: Scattered snow until 4 PM, then snow. Highs in the upper 20's.

Saturday night: Periods of snow-but may change to rain or sleet in Boston late. Temps rising to the low 30's. Stay tuned for my timeline on Friday!

Sunday: Any mix changes back to snow before ending. Temps falling into the 20's. Total snow amounts of 3-6 inches in Boston with more to the NW.

Cold Air

Cold air will now come into the area behind an arctic front crossing the area tonight. As temps on Thursday will struggle to reach the mid 20's along with a wind. Friday will improve a little bit before a major storm makes a close pass to the area over the weekend. At this point some snow is likely, but too early to determine rain/snow lines. Stay tuned for amounts over the coming days.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 20. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Thursday: Mostly sunny and cold. High 25. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 25 MPH

Thursday night: Clear and cold. Lows around 17.

Friday: Partly to mostly sunny. Highs around 30.

Saturday: Some snow likely. Highs in the upper 20's.

Saturday night and Sunday: The height of the storm likely hits. Temps around freezing. Stay tuned for more details over the coming days!

Snow Totals

Snow fell during the day and most places got an inch or 2. Now, cold air will now come into the area for the next few days. However, it will remain dry as cold high pressure comes into the area. Then, we will watch a storm for the weekend.

Snow Totals: Tuesday

Natick. MA: 2.0 inches
Sandwich: 2
Marshfield: 1.5
Taunton: 1
Logan: 0.3

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clearing and cold. Low 22. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high of 30. West wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Wednesday night: Partly to mostly clear. Lows around 17.

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

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

Extended: Watching a storm for the weekend. Highs around freezing. Stay tuned!

More Snow

A weather system will track south of the area on Tuesday leading to some snow in the Boston area. However, the heaviest totals will occur south of Boston. Behind the storm, colder air will come into the area. But, it will remain dry thru Friday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy and turning colder. Low 30. Watch for black ice. West wind of 10-20 MPH.

Tuesday: Cloudy until 9 AM, then snow. High 32. West wind of 10-20 MPH. Total snow amounts of 1-3 inches expected in Boston.

Tuesday night: Clearing and cold. Lows around 20. West winds of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Wednesday: Sunny and chilly. Highs in the mid 20's.

Thursday: Sunny and cold. Highs around 20.

Friday: Sunny with highs in the mid 20's.

Extended: Watching a storm for the weekend. Highs around freezing. Stay tuned!

Storm Timeline

A storm will come up the coast and give us a wintry mix on Monday. It will start out as snow in all areas before changing to sleet and then rain. Some minor amounts of snow are likely during the Monday morning commute. Another weak storm is possible on Tuesday afternoon. Then, the rest of  the week will be cold.

Alerts:

 A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect west of Boston for Monday morning.

Storm Timeline on Monday: For Boston

Around midnight: Snow arrives. Temp 29.

2 AM-8AM: Periods of snow. Temp rising to 32

8AM-9 AM: A brief period of sleet and freezing rain possible in Boston. Temp 34. SE wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

9 AM: Changes to rain in Boston-but a period of icing continues inland. Temp 36.

9AM-2 PM: Periods of rain, and ice changes to rain further inland. Temp 40. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

2PM-5 PM: Rain ends. Temps near 42.

Snow Amounts;

A Coating-1 inch: Boston and rest of coastline.

1-2 inches and ice : NW of  rte. 128


Rest of week forecast:

Monday night: Rain showers ending. Lows in the low 30's.

Tuesday: Snow possible. Highs in the mid 30's. Stay tuned!

Wednesday: Sunny with highs around 30.

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the upper 20's

Friday: Sunny with highs in the 30's.

Tough Call

Clouds will increase on Sunday ahead of our next event. But, at this point it looks to be pretty minor in terms of snowfall. But, it will start a snow in the Boston area before changing to rain as warm air comes in. However, some minor amounts of snow and ice are possible-especially inland.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with a low of 22.

Sunday: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. High 34. NW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Sunday night: Cloudy in the evening, then snow mixed with sleet. Lows around 30. Snow amounts from a coating -1 inch.

Monday: Snow and sleet until 9 AM, then rain. Highs around 40. Total snow amounts around an inch. Stay tuned!

Monday night: Rain ends. Lows in the mid 30's

Tuesday: More precip possible in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30's.

Wednesday: Sunny with highs around 30.

Us Weather: Temps dropped to as much as 45 Below early this morning in parts of the northern plains. And, a major ice storm has hit parts of the south.

Snow Update

Rain will change to snow overnight and we may get a coating or so in Boston with more to the north and west. The snow will be over by dawn and temps will hold in the 30's. Sunday will also be dry before another storm brings a messy mix to the area on Monday.

Alerts:
 A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect NW of Boston for tonight where 2-4 inches are expected.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Rain changing to sleet and snow. Low 30. NW wind of 10-15 MPH. Total snowfall of a coating-1 inch expected.

Saturday: Becoming sunny. High 38. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Saturday night: Clear and cold. Lows around 20.

Sunday: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs in the low 30's.

Sunday night: Cloudy with snow likely after midnight. Lows around 30. Accumulation is likely. Stay tuned!

Monday: A wintry mix of snow and sleet will change to rain. Highs around 40. Stay tuned for my timeline!

Tuesday: Clearing and cold. Highs in the 30s.

Rain Friday

Low pressure will come into the area on Friday leading to periods of rain. Then as colder air comes into the area Friday night I expect a change snow. Then, clearing will come into the area for the weekend. However, temps will hold in the 30's. Then a storm is likely by Sunday night and Monday

Alerts:
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect NW of Boston for tonight
Boston forecast:

Tonight: Low clouds and dense fog with scattered showers, mist and drizzle. Low 50. SW wind of 10-15 MPH,

Friday: Showers with fog, mist and drizzle. High 52, but falling to 44 late. Wind changing to NW at 10-20 MPH.

Friday night: Rain showers in the evening, then rain and snow showers late. Lows in the low 30's. Snow may coat the ground in some areas.

Saturday: Scattered snow showers until 8 AM, then becoming sunny. Highs in the mid 30's.

Saturday night: Clear with lows around 20.

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

Sunday night: Precip arrives and continue overnight. Lows around freezing. Stay tuned!

Monday: The storm continues. Highs around 40. More details to come over the next few days!

Active Pattern

A warm front may bring a few showers and drizzle as temps rise to near 50. Then low pressure will come into the area on Friday with more rain. But, as colder air comes into the area overnight rain may change to snow. After a cold and dry weekend a more powerful storm may hit the area by Monday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with drizzle late. Low 35.

Thursday: Cloudy with fog, scattered showers, mist and drizzle. High 50. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Thursday night: Cloudy with periods of rain. Lows in the mid 40's .

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

Friday night: More rain arriving in the evening, then likely changing to snow after midnight. Lows around 30. Some accumulation is possible-Stay tuned.

Saturday: Any snow ends, then becoming sunny. Highs in the upper 30's

Sunday: Increasing clouds with highs in the mid 30's .

Extended: A powerful storm will likely hit the area Sunday night into Monday. Highs in the 30's. Stay tuned!

Forecast Update

Wednesday will be dry with temps in the 40's. Then a warm front will come into the area with a few rain showers on Thursday. Then low pressure will bring more rain on Friday, but it may end as snow Friday night. It should turn colder for the weekend.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with a low of 32.

Wednesday: Partly to mostly sunny. High 47. West wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday night: Increasing clouds with scattered rain showers late. Lows in the upper 30's. SE wind around 10 MPH.

Thursday: Scattered rain showers. Highs around 50.

Thursday night: More rain likely. Lows in the mid 40's.

Friday: Periods of rain. Highs near 50.

Friday night: Rain may change to snow. Lows around freezing. Stay tuned!

Saturday: Clearing with highs in the 30's.

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the 30's.

US Weather: Frigid air is headed for the northern Plains. As temps may drop to as low as 25 Below  and wind chills of 40 Below 0!

Storm Out To Sea

A ocean storm will head out to sea leading to just clouds and a north wind. Temps will warm on Wednesday well into the 40's and temps. Then a shower is possible overnight as a warm front comes thru. Behind the front temps will warm well into the 50's.

Alerts:

A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for the coastline from Boston and point south.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with fog, mist and drizzle. Low 32. Watch for icy spots late.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with areas of fog in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. High 43. North wind of 10-20 MPH.

Tuesday night: Clearing with lows around 30.

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

Wednesday night: Cloudy with scattered rain showers. Lows in the upper 30's.

Thursday: A rain shower early, then mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50's.

Friday: Rain likely. Highs around 50.

The Week Ahead

Clouds and fog will be in the area on Monday and temps will hang near 40. A storm on Tuesday looks to head mainly out to sea with only a few rain showers possible. Temps will warm on Wednesday and Thursday with some sun. Some rain is possible by Friday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with fog, mist and scattered rain showers. Low 38.

Monday: Mostly cloudy with areas of fog. High 40. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday night: Still cloudy with near steady temps in the upper 30's.

Tuesday: Some rain showers possible, but the heart of the storm goes out to sea. Highs in the mid 40's.

Wednesday: Some clearing with highs in the 40's.

Thursday; Sunny with highs in the 50's.

Friday: Rain possible. Highs in the 40's.

Extra: Scroll down to my Winter forecast!

SPECIAL: 2013-14 Winter Forecast

This is a preview of the upcoming winter ahead. Last winter we saw above normal snow along with chilly temps. Some of the long range data this winter suggests less snow this winter. However, I am still expecting average snow and cold temps. And, my total snowfall is for the immediate Boston area.

Note: Scroll to the end to see my latest forecast

Here is my month by month forecast for the Winter:

December Averages:

Avg. High: 43
Avg. Snow: 7.5 inches

December 2013 Forecast:

Avg. High: 41
Total Snow: 8 inches

January Averages:

Avg High: 37
Avg Snow: 11.3 inches

January 2014 forecast:

Avg High: 35
Total Snow: 15 inches

February Averages:

Avg High: 40
Avg Snow 11.2 inches

February 2014 Forecast:

Avg High: 38
Total Snow: 20 inches

March Averages:

Avg High: 46
Avg Snow: 8 inches

March 2014:
Avg High: 47
Total snow: 5 inches


Final Snow Total Boston Average: 43 inches

My 2013-14 Snow Total forecast: 48 inches

Biggest snowstorms in Boston History:

Feb 17, 2003: 27.8 inches
Blizzard of 78- 27.1
Feb 8, 2013: 25 inches

Earliest Snow: Oct 10th
Latest Snow: May 5th

Largest snow totals ever:

1995-96: 107.3 inches
1993-94: 96.0 inches
1947-48: 89.6 inches

Lowest snow totals ever:

1936-37: 8.2 inches
2011-12: 9.4 inches
1979-80: 10 inches

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low of 30.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy scattered rain and snow showers in the morning, then scattered rain showers in the afternoon. High 45. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Sunday night: Any rain showers end. Lows around 40.

Monday: Mostly cloudy with highs around 40.

Tuesday: Some precip possible as a storm makes a close pass. Highs around 40.

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

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the 40's.

Weekend Forecast

High pressure will come right into the area on Saturday leading to a sunny but cold day. Then a weak system on Sunday may lead to a few rain or snow showers as temps warm into the 40's. Monday will be chilly and cloudy, but dry. Then some precip is possible by Tuesday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and very cold. Lows near 20 in Boston and 13 in the suburbs.

Saturday: Sunny and chilly. High 32. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Saturday night: Increasing clouds with a snow shower possible. Low in the upper 20's.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a snow shower  possible in the morning, then a rain shower possible in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40's.

Monday :Cloudy with highs around 40.

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

Extra: Stay tuned for my Winter forecast tomorrow!

Cold Black Friday

Friday will be another cold day with temps struggling to get to freezing. Saturday will also be cold and sunny. Then, a weak system on Sunday may lead to a few snow and rain showers as temps warm.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Some increase in clouds. Lows near 25 in Boston and 18 in the suburbs.

Black Friday: Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. High 32. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Friday night: Clear and cold . Lows around 18.

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

Saturday night: Increasing clouds with a snow shower possible late. Lows in the upper 20's

Sunday: Scattered snow showers in the morning, then scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Highs around 40.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2013-14 Winter forecast on Saturday!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone and thanks for checking out my blog. For the holiday it will be cold and windy, but dry. Black Friday will also be cold and dry with less wind. Over the weekend it will stay cold with some snow possible by Sunday.

Rain Totals: Wednesday

New Bedford, MA: 2.81 inches
Taunton: 2.6
Blue Hill: 2.2
Wakefield: 2.1
Logan: 1.8
Bedford: 1.6

Peak Wind Gusts:
Blue Hill, MA: 63 MPH
Fairhaven: 61
Marston Mills: 61
Rockport: 55
Hingham: 53
Logan: 47

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clearing and cold. Low 30. NW wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. Watch for black ice late.

Thanksgiving: Happy Thanksgiving! Sunny and windy. Cold with a high of 34. NW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40  MPH

Thursday night: Clear and cold. Lows around 17.

Black Friday: Dry for shopping, but cold. Less windy with highs around 30. NW wind of only 10-15 MPH.

Saturday: Sunny and still chilly. Highs in the low 30's.

Sunday: Some snow possible. Highs in the 30's. Stay tuned!

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2013-14 Winter forecast over the weekend!

Wednesday Storm Timeline

A major storm will hit New England on Wednesday with heavy rains and damaging winds here in the Boston area. The height of the storm will be thru early afternoon before tapering off late in the day. Then colder air will come into the area behind the storm leading to a chance of snow showers overnight. And, Thanksgiving day will be cold and windy.

Alerts:

A High Wind Warning is in effect for Boston and points south until 1 PM Wednesday.

A Flood Watch is in effect for almost all of New England until 4 PM Wednesday.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for parts of Northern New England-where some snow and ice are possible.

Storm Timeline: Wednesday

Until 4 AM- Periods of rain. Temps rising to near 50. Wind changing to SE at 15-20 MPH

4AM-2 PM: The height of the storm. Downpours with damaging south winds. Temps rising to 63

2 PM-5 PM: Rain tapers off. Temps falling to 57, still windy. South winds of 20-30 MPH with gusts  to 50 MPH.

5 PM- Midnight: More scattered rain showers with temps falling into the upper 30's, Wind switches to NW at 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Midnight- 6AM Thursday- Any rain showers may turn to snow showers. and then ending. Temps fall to near freezing. NW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Rainfall Totals
3-4 Inches: Western New England
1-3 inches: The Boston area
Less than 1: Cape and Islands

Peak Winds:
25-35 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH from South - The Boston area and points South
20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH- NW of Boston

Thanksgiving Day: Sunny and windy. Highs in the low 30's. NW winds of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Black Friday: Sunny and highs in the low 30's.

Note: Stay tuned for a forecast update tomorrow if the forecast changes.

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2013-14 Winter forecast over the weekend!

Storm Forecast

Clouds will increase on Tuesday and temps will rise into the 40's. Then a powerful storm will pass to our west and give us flooding rain and damaging winds Tuesday night into Wednesday. The height of the storm will be Wednesday morning, before tapering off late in the day. And, temps will rise into the 60's during the storm.

Alerts;

A High Wind Watch is in effect for the Boston area for Wednesday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with temps rising to 30 by dawn.

Tuesday: Cloudy until 4 PM, then scattered rain showers. High 45. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Tuesday night: Scattered showers until 7 PM, then rain. Temps rising to near 50 by dawn. South winds of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH late.

Wednesday: Heavy rain. Very windy with highs in the low 60's. South winds of 25-35 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH. Total rainfall of 1-3 inches expected.


Wednesday night: Rain ending and gradual clearing. Lows in the low 30's, Wind changing to NW at 15-25 MPH.

Thanksgiving Day: Sunny and cold. Highs in the low 30's

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

Storm Wednesday

Strong winds today added to the chill as temps stayed in the 20's and  tonight will dip into the teens. A bit of a recovery on Monday as temps rise into the 30's with less wind. Temps on Tuesday will reach the 40's and rain will arrive overnight as the powerful storm arrives. The rain and wind will last into Wednesday

Peak Wind Gusts: Sunday

Yarmouth, MA: 60 MPH
Blue Hill: 58
Bedford: 54
Worcester: 49
Logan: 47


Alerts;

 A Wind Advisory is still in effect until 1 AM tonight for all of MA.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and frigid. Windy with a low of 17. NW wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 3 below.

Monday: Mostly sunny and still cold. High 35. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 3 Below before 9 AM.

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

Tuesday: Becoming cloudy. Highs in the mid 40's,

Tuesday: Rain and wind arriving. Lows in the 40's

Wednesday: Heavy rain and strong winds likely. Highs in the mid 50's. Stay tuned!

Thanksgiving Day: Clearing with highs in the low 30's.

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

Frigid Sunday

An arctic front will cross the area overnight with a snow shower possible. Then Sunday will only rise to near 30 along with strong winds. Monday will also be cold and still breezy. Tuesday will be a little warmer before tracking a nor'easter by Wednesday.

Alerts:
A Wind Advisory is in effect for all of MA for Sunday .

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a passing snow shower. Low 25. NW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy. High  30. NW wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 7 above.

Sunday night: Clear and frigid. Lows in the mid teens. NW wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH. Wind chill values as low 3 above.

Monday: Mostly sunny with highs in the low 30's. NW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Tuesday: Increasing clouds with highs around 40

Wednesday: A Nor'easter possible. Highs in the 40's. Stay tuned!

Thanksgiving Day: Clearing with highs in the 30's

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2013-14 Winter forecast over the break!

Arctic Front

The sun will return on along with a gusty wind on Saturday. Then an arctic front will cross the area on Saturday night with a passing snow shower. And during the day on Sunday temps won't make freezing and winds will be stronger than Saturday. Monday will also be cold before we watch the path of a storm by mid week.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Low clouds with fog, mist and a passing rain shower. Low 38.

Saturday: Becoming mostly sunny. High 45. NW winds of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Saturday night: Partly to mostly cloudy with a snow shower or squall possible. Still windy with lows around 20. NW winds of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Sunday: A snow shower possible early, otherwise partly to mostly sunny and cold. Windy with highs around 30. NW winds of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 10 above.

Sunday night; Clear and frigid. Lows in the teens. NW winds still gusting past 40 MPH making wind chills in the single numbers!

Monday: Sunny with highs in the upper 30's

Tuesday: Increasing clouds with highs around 40.

Wednesday: Watching a major storm. Stay tuned!

Extra: Stay tuned for my 2013-14 Winter forecast over Thanksgiving break!

Weekend Forecast

A front will come into the area on Friday with some rain showers. On Saturday it should clear out and temps will rise into the 40's. Then a powerful cold front will cross the area on Saturday night with some snow showers possible into Sunday. And temps on Sunday may not reach freezing along with a strong wind.

Boston forecast:

Tonight; Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers late. Low 38. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Friday: Scattered rain showers until 2 PM, then cloudy. High 47. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Friday night: Mostly cloudy with lows around 40.

Saturday: Sunny and breezy. Highs in the mid 40's. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Saturday night: Scattered snow showers possible. Cold and windy with lows around 20. NW wind gusting to 40 MPH.

Sunday: Scattered snow showers possible. Cold with highs around 30. NW wind gusting past 40 MPH.

Monday: Sunny with highs in the upper 30's

Extended: Watching the track of a major storm  by midweek. Stay tuned!

Extra  Stay tuned for my 2013-14 Winter forecast over Thanksgiving break!

Some Clouds

High clouds will come into the area on Thursday and temps will hold in the 40's. Then a front will approach on Friday with rain showers possible. And it now appears that Saturday will dry out by afternoon, but it will be windy. Also, some snow is possible on Sunday as arctic air comes into the area.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with lows near 27 in Boston and 17 in the coldest suburbs.

Thursday: Sunny in the morning, then a mix of sun and clouds in the afternoon. High 45. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.

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

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

Friday night: Cloudy with rain showers possible. Lows around 40.

Saturday: A rain shower possible early, then becoming partly sunny. Windy with highs in the upper 40's.

Sunday: Snow showers possible. Cold with highs in the low 30's. Stay tuned!

Forecast Update

Sunny skies will rule the weather over the next few days and temps will hold in the 40's on Wednesday and Thursday. Then a warm front will approach the area on Friday and temps may near 50. Then a storm may hit the area over the weekend and this point looks like rain.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold. Lows near 28 in Boston and 20 in the suburbs.

Wednesday: Sunny and chilly. High 43. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 25 MPH.

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

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

Friday: Mostly cloudy with highs near 50. Rain arrives at night.

Saturday Rain likely. Highs in the mid 40's.

Sunday: Clearing and cold. Highs in the 30's.

Strong Storms

A strong storm will pass to our west and a strong cold front will cross the area on Monday morning. Ahead of the front showers and some storms will cross the area. And, winds will be very gusty during the passage. On Tuesday colder air will come into the area along with sunny skies. Temps will hold in the 40's for the middle of the week.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Low clouds and fog with scattered showers, mist and drizzle this evening. Then showers with scattered thunderstorms late. Temps rising to 60 by dawn. South wind increasing to 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH late.

Monday: Showers with scattered thunderstorms until 9AM, then increasing sunshine. Temps near 65 by 9 AM, but falling to 55 by 4 PM. SW winds of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Monday night: Clearing and colder. Lows in the mid 30's. West winds of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Tuesday: Sunny and colder. Windy with highs in the mid 40's. NW winds of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Wednesday Sunny and cold. Highs in the low 40's.

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the 40's

Friday: Sunny with highs in the 40's.

US Weather: A major severe weather outbreak hit the Midwest today. About 80 tornadoes have been reported so far including major touchdowns. A reported EF4 tornado in Illinois leveled a whole town earlier this afternoon. And tornado watches include many major metro areas tonight.  Also the Chicago Bears football game was delayed about 2 hours because of the weather.

Storm Monday

Clouds will increase on Sunday along with a risk of a PM shower. Then a powerful cold front will cross the area on Monday leading to windswept showers. And there is even a threat of a thunderstorm Monday morning. After that cold air will come into the area on Monday afternoon. Cold air will stay in the area for Tuesday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly clear with a low of 42.

Sunday: Partly sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds with a passing shower in the afternoon. High 58. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Sunday night: Scattered showers in the evening, then showers with scattered thunderstorms after midnight. Windy with lows with temps holding in the mid 50's. SE wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Monday: Showers with scattered thunderstorms unit 2 PM, then becoming partly sunny. Windy with temps in the mid 60's in the morning, but then falling to the 50's late. SW wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Monday night: Clearing and cooler. Lows in the upper 30's.

Tuesday: Sunny and windy. Highs in the low 40's.

Wednesday: Sunny with highs in the 40's

Some Clouds

Clouds will come in from the west on Saturday morning, but the sun should come out in the afternoon. On Sunday more clouds will come into the area but temps will hold in the 50's. Then a cold front will come thru on Monday with showers. After that temps will fall on Tuesday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low of 42.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a sprinkle possible in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. High 57. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Saturday night: Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows in the low 40's.

Sunday; Mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 50's.

Sunday night: Cloudy with scattered rain showers. Lows around 50.

Monday: Showers likely and windy. Highs around 60.

Tuesday: Sunny and colder. Highs in the 40's.

Fab Friday

High pressure along with a SW wind will allow temps to soar to near 60 on  Friday. Some clouds will come into the area over the weekend but temps will remain in the 50's. Then some much needed rain will come into the area on Monday as a storm goes to our west.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear  and chilly. Lows near 35 in Boston and 27 in the suburbs.

Friday: Mostly sunny and nice. High 60. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Friday night: Increasing clouds with lows in the upper 30's.

Saturday; A mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 50's

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with highs in the low 50's.

Monday: Rain and wind likely. Highs around 60.

Warmer Times

SW winds will come into the area on Thursday and temps will rise to near 50 with sunny skies. And Friday will be even warmer before clouds come into the area for the weekend. However, it should remain dry.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and chilly. Low 28.

Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High 50. SW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 25 MPH.

Thursday night: Clear with lows in the mid 30's,

Friday: Sunny and warm. Highs in the upper 50's.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 50's.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy but should stay dry. Highs in the low 50's.

Cold Wednesday

Skies will clear tonight and temps will fall into the teens in the suburbs and wind chill values will be close to 10. Then on Wednesday temps will hold in the 30's with sunny skies.  But, a SW wind on Thursday will allow temps to rebound a little. And temps may be above normal by late in the week.

Snow Totals: Inches

Harwich, MA; 1.5
Barnstable 1.3
Brewster: 1.0
Worcester: 0.5
Logan: Trace

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clearing and windy. Cold with lows near 25 in Boston and 18 in the suburbs. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 25 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 10 above.

Wednesday: Sunny and cold. High 38. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 10 above before 9 AM.

Wednesday night: Clear and still cold. Lows in the mid 20's.

Thursday: Sunny and warmer. Highs in the low 50's.

Friday: Sunny and nicer.  Highs in the upper 50's.

Saturday: Sunny with highs in the 50's,

Sunday:  Showers  possible. Highs in the 50's.

Snow Forecast

A sharp cold front will cross the area Tuesday morning as rain showers change to snow showers. The snow could put down a quick coating during the morning commute. Then clearing will come into area on Tuesday afternoon along with a cold wind. Tuesday night will be the coldest of the season so far as some spots will drop into the teens. It will still be cold on Wednesday before SW winds moderate the temps.

Boston forecast

Tonight: Cloudy until 3 AM, then rain showers mixed with snow. Low 32. SW winds of 10-20 MPH changing to NW late.

Tuesday: Snow showers until 9 AM, then increasing sunshine. High 37. NW winds of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. Snow may coat the ground.

Tuesday night: Clear and very cold. Lows in the mid 20's in Boston and teens in some of the suburbs! NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. Wind chill values as low as 10 above late.

Wednesday: Sunny and cold. Highs in the upper 30's.

Thursday; Sunny and becoming warmer. Highs around 50.

Friday: Sunny with highs in the 50's.

Snow Tuesday?

Temps on Veterans Day will rise to near 50 along with a gusty wind. Then a strong cold front will enter the area late Monday night with snow showers possible into first thing Tuesday morning. Then, the coldest air of the season so far will come into New England.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and windy. Low 37. NW winds of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Veterans Day: Thanks to all the Vets! Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. High 50. West winds of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Monday night: Cloudy in the evening, then scattered rain and snow showers after midnight.  Lows in the low 30's.

Tuesday: Scattered snow showers until 10 AM, then increasing sunshine. Cold with highs in the upper 30's,  No snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday: The storm goes out to sea. Sunny and cold. Highs in the upper 30's.

Thursday: Sunny and warmer. Highs around 50.

Friday: Sunny with highs in the 50's.

Tropics: At least 10,000 people are feared dead after the Super Typhoon caused unthinkable devastation in the Philippines. We all pray for everyone there.

Warmer Sunday

A warm front will cross the region on Sunday leading to some rain showers. For the Holiday on Monday temps will rise into the 50's along with a wind. Then on Tuesday some snow is possible in the morning as a strong cold front comes thru. Then a mid week storm looks like it will head out to sea.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with passing shower late. Low 40.

Sunday: Partly to mostly cloudy with a shower possible. Windy with a high of 53. West winds of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Sunday night: Clearing and still windy.  Lows in the upper 30's. West winds of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Veterans Day: A mix of sun and clouds and windy. Highs in the low 50's. West winds of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Monday night: Increasing clouds with scattered snow showers late. Lows in the low 30's.

Tuesday: Scattered snow showers in the morning, then partly sunny. Colder with highs around 40.

Wednesday: Storm likely heads out to sea. Highs in the upper 30's.

First Flakes

Some flakes fell this afternoon as some  precip snuck in from the west-including in Plymouth NH. Clouds will increase during the day on Saturday ahead of a weak front. Then temps on Sunday will rise into the 50's with some afternoon sun. For the holiday on Monday temps will stay in the 50's before a sharp cold front crosses the area. At this point a storm will head out to sea mid week.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clearing with a  low of 32. West wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Saturday: Mostly sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. High 48. West wind of 10-20 MPH.

Saturday night: Mostly cloudy with a passing rain or snow shower. Lows in the mid 30's.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a rain or snow shower around early, then becoming sunny. Windy with highs in the mid 50's. West winds of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Veterans Day: Thanks to all the vets! Sunny with highs in the mid 50's.

Tuesday: Showers possible. Highs in the mid 40's,

Extended: Watching a coastal storm- at this point out to sea.. Stay tuned!

Weekend Forecast

Cold air will continue to come into the area overnight and temps will fall into the 30's by morning. On Friday temps will rise to near 50 along with a gusty wind. For Saturday clouds will come into the area in the afternoon with a warm front. Temps on Sunday will rise into the 50's before a more potent cold front will come thru on Monday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight; Clearing with a low of 37. NW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Friday: Partly to mostly sunny. High 50. NW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Friday night: Clear with lows in the mid 30's. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Saturday: Mostly sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs around 50.

Saturday night: Mostly cloudy with a rain or snow shower possible. Lows in the mid 30's,

Sunday; Mostly cloudy with a passing shower or flurry early, then becoming sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

Veterans Day: Sunny with highs in the mid 50's,

Tuesday; Sunny and colder. Highs in the 40's.

Extended: Watching the potential for a coastal storm mid week. Too early for any details. Stay tuned!

Tropics: The Super Typhoon has made landfall with sustained winds of 195 MPH with gusts over 200 MPH! That makes it the most powerful storm to make landfall in world history!

Cold Front

A cold front will cross the area on Thursday with rain and gusty winds. Then cold air will come in behind the front and temps will stay in the 40's. Over the weekend Saturday will be dry with temps near 50 and Sunday will feature more clouds.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with temps rising to 55 by dawn. SW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH late.

Thursday: Scattered showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Windy with a high of 65. SW winds of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40  MPH shifting to West late.

Thursday night: Clearing and chilly. Lows in the mid 30's. West winds diminishing to 10-20 MPH.

Friday: Sunny and windy. Highs in the upper 40's. West wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Saturday: Sunny with highs around 50.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a sprinkle possible. Highs in the low 50's.

Tropics; The super Typhoon now has winds of 175 MPH as it heads for the Philippines!

Showers Thursday

On Wednesday temps will rise above normal for the first time this week along with some sun. Then a cold front will come thru the area on Thursday with some rain showers. Cold air will follow behind the front for Friday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 40.

Wednesday: A mix of sun and clouds and warmer. High 57. SW wind of 10-15 MPH

Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy and mild. Lows around 50.

Thursday: Increasing clouds in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60's. South winds of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Thursday night: Clearing and colder. Lows in the upper 30's,

Friday: Sunny and windy. Highs in the mid 40's.

Saturday: Sunny with highs near 50.

Sunday: Rain possible. Highs in the 40's.

Tropics : A Super Typhoon with winds of 160 MPH will hit the Philippines in a couple of days.

A Bit Warmer

Tuesday will be a dry day with temps rising well into the 40's,  Then on Wednesday winds will turn SW and temps will recover a bit. By Thursday a front will come in from the west with some rain likely. It should clear out by Friday.

Boston forecast

Tonight: Partly cloudy with lows near 34 in Boston, 31 in JP and 25 in the suburbs.

Tuesday: A mix of sun and clouds. High 48. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Tuesday night; Partly cloudy with lows in the upper 30's

Wednesday: Partly to mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50's

Thursday: Increasing clouds early, then showers likely. Highs in the mid 60's.

Friday: Clearing and colder. Highs in the mid 40's,

 

The Week Ahead

High pressure will come into the area on Monday leading to a sunny and chilly day. Temps will rebound a bit on Tuesday and Wednesday along with sunny skies. Then a front will come in from the west by the end of the week with a chance of rain.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold. Lows near 32 in downtown Boston, 29 in JP and 23 in the suburbs.

Monday: Mostly sunny with a high of 43. NE wind of 10-15 MPH.

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

Tuesday: Sunny and a bit warmer. Highs in the upper 40's

Wednesday: Sunny and even warmer. Highs around 60.

Thursday: PM rain likely. Highs in the 60's.

Friday: Clearing possible. Highs in the 40's.

Colder Sunday

A cold front will cross the area with a shower possible. That will lead to a colder Sunday and Monday. Temps will moderate during the middle or the week with some rain possible by late in the week.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a passing rain shower. Low 40. Change your clocks back 1 hour before going to bed!

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a passing rain shower in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Breezy with a high of 45. North wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. Sun sets at 435 PM.

Sunday night: Clearing and very cold. Lows in the upper 20's.

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

Tuesday: Sunny with highs near 50.

Wednesday: Sunny with highs in the 60's.

Thursday: Rain possible. Highs in the 60's

Fall Back

Saturday will feature some sun and temps in the 60's for the Red Sox celebration. Then Sunday will be colder along with a risk of a shower. Monday will cool as well with temps holding in the 40's. Then, warmer temps will come back into the area by mid week.

Peak Wind Gusts: Friday

Blue Hill, MA: 66 MPH
Falmouth: 58
Plymouth: 54
Clay Center- Brookline: 53
Lawrence: 53
Logan: 51
Worcester: 48

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low of 50. SW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. High 63. West wind around 10 MPH.

Saturday night: Mostly cloudy with a shower late. Lows around 40. Set your clocks back 1 hour!

Sunrise/ Sunset times:

Saturday: Sunrise 719AM/ Sunset : 536 PM
Sunday: Sunrise 620 AM/ Sunset 435 PM

Sunday forecast: Mostly cloudy with a rain shower possible. Highs in the mid 40's. North wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

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

Tuesday: Sunny with highs in the 50's.

Storm Forecast

A powerful storm will pass to our west leading to rain and strong winds on Friday. The height of the storm will be in the morning, and then showers will taper off in the afternoon. For the  Red Sox rally on Saturday it should be dry but cloudy and temps will stay near 60. Then colder air will come in for Sunday.

Alerts:

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the day on Friday for all of MA.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Showers become more widespread. Becoming windy with near steady temps around 63. South winds of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Friday: Showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with scattered showers in the afternoon. Windy with a high of 72. SW wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH.

Friday night: Partly to mostly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the low 50's. SW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with highs around 60.

Saturday night: Set your clocks back one hour! Showers possible. Lows in the mid 40's.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers. Highs in the upper 40's.

Monday: Sunny with highs in the 40's.

Trick Or Treat Timeline

On Thursday temps will rise into the 60's along with increasing winds. But, showers will likely arrive on Thursday night and become heavier overnight. But, I am predicting a mainly dry Halloween. Then winds will howl out of the South late Thursday night into Friday morning. It should dry out late on Friday

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 45. Game time temps in the upper 40's.

Thursday Increasing clouds with a high of 63. SW wind of 15-20 MPH.

Trick or Treat timeline:

4 PM: Cloudy with  Temps in the low 60's.

6PM: Cloudy with temps around 60. South wind gusting to 30 MPH during the evening.

8 PM-Scattered showers possible. Temps steady around 60.

Overnight: Showers with downpours. Windy with lows near 60. South wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH.

Friday: Rain in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Windy with highs around 70. SW wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with highs in the low 60's. Don't forget to set clocks back one hour.

Sunday: Sunny and colder. Highs in the upper 40's.

Storm Friday

On Wednesday clouds will increase but there is just a small risk of a rain shower. On Thursday a front will approach from the west leading to a chance of showers for Trick or Treat time. Then a powerful storm will hit the region on Friday with windswept downpours.

Boston forecast:

Tonight; Increasing clouds with a low of 38.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers in the morning. High 52. West winds of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday night: Partly cloudy with temps near 47 during the game and falling to near 40 by dawn.

Thursday : Increasing clouds with showers possible late. Highs in the low 60's. South wind increasing to 15-25 MPH.

Halloween Night: Showers arriving during the evening and becoming more widespread late. Lows around 60. South wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH late. Stay tuned for my Trick or Treat timeline on Wednesday.

Friday: Heavy rain and strong winds likely. Highs around 70. Stay tuned!

The Week Ahead

On Monday temps will come close to 60 along with some sun and a gusty wind. Then colder air will come into the area on Tuesday along with sunny skies. A passing snow shower is possible on Wednesday morning as warmer air tries to come back into the area.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with lows near 40 in Boston, 38 in JP and 30 in the suburbs. West winds of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy. High 60. West wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Monday night; Clear and chilly. Lows in the mid 30's,

Tuesday: Sunny and colder. Highs in the upper 40's.

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

Halloween: Partly sunny with highs around 60. Stay tuned for my Trick Or Treat timeline!

Friday: A storm may hit the area. Highs in the 60's,

Frost Advisory

Temps tonight will drop close to freezing in Boston and  below freezing elsewhere.  So, bring in your  plants if you want to save them. On Saturday temps will reach the mid 50's along with a gusty wind. Then Sunday will feature some early clouds with temps well into the 50's.

Alerts:

 A Frost Advisory is in effect for Boston for tonight

 A Freeze Warning is in effect for the rest of the coastline

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with widespread frost. Lows near 36 in Boston, 34 in JP and 27 in the suburbs.

Saturday: Partly sunny and windy. High 55. SW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Saturday night: Cloudy with a passing rain shower. Lows around 40.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50's.

Monday: Sunny with highs in the mid 50's.

Game 2 Update

Game 2 of the World Series will be chilly and windy. And overnight temps will fall into the 30's in Boston with frost possible in most towns. On Friday temps will struggle to reach 50 with a breeze along with sunny skies. Over the weekend a weak front will cross the area on Saturday night with a small risk of a shower.

Boston forecast:

World Series Game 2 forecast:  Tonight

7 PM- pre game- clear with a temp of 47. Wind west at 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH during game.
8 PM-first pitch- temp 45-wind chills in the mid 30's during game
10 PM- Mid game- temp 43
Midnight- End of game- temps 42

Rest of weekend forecast:

Late tonight: Clear with frost. Lows near 37 in Boston, 35 in JP and 30 in the suburbs. West wind of 10-15 MPH.

Friday: Mostly sunny with a high of 50. NW wind of 15-25 MPH.

Friday night: Clear with more frost. Lows in the mid 30's.

Saturday: Partly to mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the mid 50s, West wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Saturday night: Cloudy with a passing rain shower. Lows around 40.

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

World Series Forecast

A wave of low pressure will ride up the coast and graze the area on Wednesday leading to some showers from Boston and points south. However, the rain should be over by game time. But, temps will be falling thru the 40's during the game. And then on Thursday it will be windy and dry for game 2. Temps may rebound a bit by the weekend.

Alerts;

A Frost Advisory is in effect for Worcester


Boston forecast:

Tonight; Partly cloudy and chilly. Lows near 40 in Boston and 35 in the suburbs. West wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday: Partly sunny in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. High 50. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

World Series Game 1 Forecast;

7 PM- Pre Game- Showers ending with a temp of 45
8 PM-First Pitch-skies start to clear with a temp near 45. Wind West at 10-20 MPH during game.
10 PM- Mid game-Partly cloudy with a temp near 43'
Midnight- End of game- partly cloudy with temps near 40.

Thursday: Sunny and windy. Highs in the low 50's. West wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Game 2 Forecast:

7 Pm- pre game- Clear with a temp of 43
 8 PM- First pitch- windy with a temp of 43- West wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.
10 PM- mid game-  Clear with temps near 40
Midnight- end of game- Clear and cold .Temps near 38.

Rest of week forecast:

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

Saturday: Partly cloudy with highs in the mid 50's. Showers possible at night.

Sunday: Showers possible. Highs in the 50's.

Tropics:  A super Typhoon has formed in the Pacific with winds of 160 MPH! In the Atlantic TS Lorenzo has formed but is no threat to land.

Final Stand

Tuesday will be another mild day but a sharp cold front will cross the area in the afternoon. Then, colder air will come in behind the front for the rest of the week. On Wednesday some rain is likely as  a storm makes a close pass. And, because of the colder air even some flakes are possible in parts of the area! However, it should be dry by game time. And skies will clear by Thursday, but it will be windy.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with a low of 50.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds with a passing shower in the afternoon. High 67. SW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy and chilly. Lows around 40,

Wednesday: Periods of rain. Highs in the upper 40's, but falling into the low 40's late. North wind of 10-20 MPH. Stay tuned!

World Series Game 1 Timeline: Subject to change

7 PM-(Pre game) Any rain ends with temps in the low 40's. NW wind of 10-20 MPH during game.
8 PM-( First Pitch) Mostly cloudy-with temps in the low 40's.
10 PM (Mid game)- Skies start to clear-temps holding in the low 40's.
Midnight- (End of Game)  Partly cloudy with temps near 40.

Rest of week forecast:

Thursday: Sunny and windy. Cool with highs in the low 50's. Stay tuned for Game 2 timeline tomorrow!

Friday: Sunny with highs in the low 50's.

Weekend: Watching a storm. Highs in the 50's.

The Week Ahead

Monday will be another great day with sunny skies and temps in the 60's. On Tuesday a cool front will approach with a small risk of a shower late. But, colder air will come in behind the front by mid week. And, some rain is likely on Wednesday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cool. Low 43. West wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday: Mostly sunny with a high of 65. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Monday night: Clear with lows in the upper 40's.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60's.

Tuesday night: Cloudy with a rain shower possible. Lows in the low 40's,

Wednesday: Rain likely. Colder with highs in the upper 40's.

Wednesday night: Skies should start to clear for the game. Lows in the upper 30's. Stay tuned for my World Series timeline!

Thursday; Sunny with highs in the low 50's.

Friday: Dry with highs in the 40's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my World Series game 1 and 2 timelines! Go Sox!

Weekend Forecast

Saturday will start out sunny but clouds will increase during the afternoon. Then a weak front will cross the area overnight with a few showers possible. However, skies will clear by Sunday and temps will stay in the 60's. The next front may arrive by Tuesday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cool. Lows near 52 in Boston, 49 in JP and 43 in the suburbs.

Saturday: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. High 67. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Saturday night: Cloudy in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40's. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs around 60. West winds of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH..

Monday: Sunny with highs in the low 60's.

Tuesday: Showers possible. Highs around 60.

Fab Friday

Low pressure will pass thru the area late tonight, but should clear by morning. Then Friday will be another mild October day with temps well into the 60's. On Saturday it will be dry during the day, but more showers are likely overnight. Then cooler air will come in for Sunday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with scattered showers late. Low 60. South wind of 10-20 MPH.

Friday: Becoming sunny and breezy. High 68. West winds of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Friday night: Clear and cooler. Lows in the upper 40's.

Saturday: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60's

Saturday night: Scattered showers. Lows around 50.

Sunday: Sunny and cooler. Highs around 60.

Tropics: Typhoon Francisco in the Pacific will continue to gain strength and eventually threaten Japan as a major Typhoon.  But the Atlantic is still quiet at this stage.

Few Showers

Wednesday will be a mainly cloudy with a shower possible early. On Wednesday night some more showers may come into the area lasting into Thursday morning. Friday will have the most widespread showers in the morning, then some clearing is likely.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low of 52.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a passing shower in the morning. High 63. NE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Wednesday night: Cloudy in the evening, then scattered showers late. Lows in the mid 50's.

Thursday: Scattered showers until 9 AM, then partly sunny. Warmer with highs in the low 70s.

Friday: Rain in the morning, then partly sunny late. Highs in the mid 60's .

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 60's .

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the 50's.

Forecast Update

Tuesday will be a nice fall day with sun and temps in the 60's Then a front will come in from the west leading to some rain late on Wednesday and into Thursday. Temps will hold in the 60's during the week.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 50,

Tuesday: Partly to mostly sunny. High 65. SE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Tuesday night: Partly cloudy with lows around 50.

Wednesday: Partly sunny in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60's.

Wednesday Night: More scattered showers. Lows in the mid 50's.

Thursday: Party sunny with  a shower possible. Highs in the upper 60's

Friday: Sunny with highs in the low 60's

Tropics: The Atlantic is quiet at this point.

Weekend Update

Low clouds will come in from the ocean on Saturday leading to a gray day. Temps should be in the 50's for game 1 of the ALCS at Fenway. On Sunday more sun will occur along with temps near 60. And Columbus day will be a bit warmer along with sun.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy with fog. Low 50.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with areas of fog, mist and drizzle.  High 60. NE wind of 15-20 MPH.

Saturday night: Temps near 57 for the game at 8 PM. Mostly cloudy with lows near 50 by morning. Go Sox!

Sunday: Partly sunny with highs around 60..

Sunday night: My Dad and I go to the Red Sox playoff game. Clear skies with temps falling thru the 50's during the game and will reach 40 by dawn. Go Sox!

Columbus Day: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 60's

Tuesday: Sunny with highs in the 60's.

Tropics: Cyclone Phailin now has winds of 165 MPH with gusts to 200 MPH! It will devastate the east coast of India with flooding rains and storm surge.

New England Columbus Day Weekend Forecast

A storm along the east coast should stay far enough south so we don't get a heavy rain. However, a shower or 2 is possible-especially south of Boston on Friday.  And Northern New England where the foliage is the best it will be dry. On Saturday low clouds will come in from the ocean and it will feel cool. Some sun is possible by Sunday and Columbus Day.

Boston area foliage forecast:

Some trees are starting to change, but the peak is still a few weeks away in the city. Further NW of Boston it will peak a bit sooner

Boston area long weekend forecast:

Tonight: Low clouds and fog with isolated showers, mist and drizzle. Low 53. NE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. High 60. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Friday night: Mostly cloudy with lows in the low 50's.

Saturday; Low clouds and fog with mist and drizzle. Highs around 60. NE wind of 15-20 MPH.

Saturday night: Some clearing possible. Lows around 50.

Sunday: Partly sunny with highs around 60.

Columbus Day: Sunny with highs in the low 60's.

Northern New England Lakes and Mts. foliage forecast.

This weekend is the perfect time to travel to the mts. and lakes. Many areas are peaking with oranges and reds all over the area. And, most leaves will start to fall over the next few weeks.

Northern Lakes and Mts. long weekend forecast:

Friday; Partly sunny with a highs in the upper 60's. Light winds.

Friday night: Clear with lows around 40.

Saturday: Partly to mostly cloudy. Highs around 60.

Saturday night: Mostly cloudy with lows in the 40's.

Sunday: Sunny with highs near 60.

Columbus Day; Dry with highs in the 60's.

Tropics: A major cyclone in the Bay of Bengal with winds close to 150 MPH will hammer the coast of India over the next few days.

Close Call

A major coastal storm will make a close pass to the area on Friday. At this point it looks like it will come just far enough north to bring some rain to the Boston area with more to the south. Over the weekend it should drift far enough south to avoid any more rain, but will need to watch the track closely.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with a low of 47

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a passing shower late day. High 60. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Thursday night: Scattered showers in the evening, then showers late. Lows in the upper 40's. NE wind of 15-20 MPH.

Friday: Periods of rain. Highs in the upper 50's. NE wind of 15-20 MPH.

Friday night: Rain tapers off. Lows in the 50's.

Saturday: Cloudy with a chance of more rain. Highs in the mid 60's.

Sunday; Partly sunny with highs near 60.

Columbus Day: Sunny with highs in the 60's.

Extra: Stay tuned for my New England foliage forecast on Thursday!

Watching Storm

High pressure will control the weather for one more day. Then we will watch and developing ocean storm along the east coast. At this point it will sneak far enough north to bring us showers late Thursday into Friday. Then, it may back further south over the weekend.

Alerts:

 A Frost Advisory is in effect for parts of Northern and Western New England for Tuesday night.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and chilly. Lows near 48 in Boston, 45 in JP and 40 in the suburbs.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a sea breeze. Highs near 60 in Boston and 65 inland. NE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Wednesday night: Increasing clouds with lows in the upper 40's.

Thursday: Partly sunny until 5 PM, then scattered showers. Highs in the low 60's.

Thursday night: Showers likely. Lows in the 50's,

Friday: Rain likely. Highs in the low 60's.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with rain possible. Highs in the 60's.

Sunday: More Rain possible. Highs in the 60's

Downpours Ahead

A sharp cold front will cross the area along with some rains from what was Karen on Monday night. That will lead to downpours and strong winds then. After that skies will clear Tuesday afternoon thru Thursday.

Alerts:

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect west of Boston.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with scattered showers. Foggy with a low of 58.

Monday; Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Windy with a high of 75. SW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Monday night: Showers with scattered thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50's. SW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Tuesday: Any early rains end early, then becoming sunny. Highs in the mid 60's.

Wednesday: Sunny with highs in the low 60's.

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the 60's.

Friday: Rain possible. Highs in the 60's.

Cool Sunday

The front around the area will set off scattered showers on Sunday. Then, the remains of Karen will come into the area on Monday evening and last into Tuesday morning. Then, great fall weather will resume.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers. Areas of fog with a low of 55.

Sunday: Scattered showers. Cool with a high of 62. NE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Sunday night: Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows around 60. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday: Mostly Cloudy in the morning ,then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70's, South wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Monday night: Periods of rain. Lows around 60. South wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Tuesday: Rain early, then partly sunny. Highs around 70.

Wednesday: Sunny with highs in the 60's,

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the 60's.

US Weather: 18 tornadoes occurred on Friday including a major tornado in Nebraska. And about 50 inches of snow was reported in a town in South Dakota!

Some Showers

A front stalled over the area will lead to clouds and occasional showers over the weekend. The front will finally cross on Monday leading to a dry and humid day. Then, the remains of TS Karen will make a close pass on Tuesday.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy with a passing shower. Areas of fog. Low 55.

Saturday; Mostly cloudy with a passing shower. High 68. NE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Saturday night: Cloudy with scattered showers late. Lows in the upper 50's.

Sunday: Scattered showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60's.

Monday: Partly sunny with highs in the mid 70's.

Tuesday: Rain and wind possible from the remains of Karen. Highs in the 60's. Stay tuned!

Us Weather: A major storm is hitting the plains this evening. Over 3 FEET of snow has been reported in some areas along with a major tornado outbreak!

TS Karen: Karen now has winds of 50 MPH and is currently located in the Gulf of Mexico. IT will make landfall with winds around 60 MPH along the Gulf coast on Saturday. Coastal flooding and gusty winds are possible there. Then, will move inland and head towards New England by Tuesday as a regular low pressure center.

Highs Today

Another great day is in store for Thursday with mainly sunny skies and temps in the 70's. Then a warm front will come into the area on Friday with some wet weather possible late. Over the weekend temps will hold near 70 along with a threat of a shower.

Highs Today: Wednesday

Boston: 82
Marshfield. MA: 81
Taunton: 81
Fitchburg: 81.
Plymouth, NH:  77

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with a low of 58.

Thursday: Mostly sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs near 73 in Boston and 78 inland. NE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Thursday night: Mostly cloudy with lows around 60.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers late. Sox Playoff game at 3 should be dry. Highs around 70.

Friday night: Scattered showers. Lows in the upper 50's.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with showers early. Highs in the upper 60's .

Sunday; Mostly cloudy with a passing shower. Highs in the 70's.

Tropics: Watching an area of thunderstorms that will likely become TS Karen over the next day or 2.

Warm Wednesday

High pressure will lead to west winds and soaring temps on Wednesday along with sunshine. Thursday will also be warm before a front comes into the area on Friday.


Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with a low of 58.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high of 82. West wind of 15-25 MPH.

Wednesday night: Clear with lows in the upper 50's, West wind of 10-20 MPH.

Thursday: Sunny and still warm. Highs in the upper 70's.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with a shower possible late. Highs around 70.

Saturday: Cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the upper 60's.

Sunday; Sunny with highs in the 70's.

Storm Out To Sea

It now appears that the storm will go out to sea just leading to some clouds during the day on Monday. Then, high pressure will resume control of the area during the week. And temps will soar into the 80's during the middle of the week.

Alerts:

 A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for the Boston for tonight into Monday morning.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with dense fog. Low 48. Visibility may be less than 1/4 of a mile at times.

Monday: Mostly cloudy with dense fog in the morning then partly sunny in the afternoon. High 65. NE wind of 10-20 MPH. Visibility may be less than 1/4 of a mile at times in the morning.

Monday night: Clearing with lows around 50.

Tuesday: Sunny and warmer. Highs in the mid 70's.

Wednesday: Sunny and warm. Highs in the mid 80's.

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the 80's.

Friday: Sunny with highs in the 70's.

Tropics: TD 11 has formed way out in the Central Atlantic and is no threat to land. Also watching an area of thunderstorms in the SW Caribbean that may develop.

Close Call

Sunday will be another great fall day with sunny skies and comfy temps. Then a powerful ocean storm will make a close pass to the area on Monday. At this point the brunt of the storm will stay out to sea, but a shower or 2 is possible. Then, more nice weather is expected.

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with  areas of fog. Low 52.

Sunday; Mostly sunny with highs near 65 in Boston and 70 inland. SE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Sunday night: Increasing clouds with lows in the mid 50's. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday: Cloudy and breezy with a shower possible. Highs in the mid 60's. NE wind of 15-25 MPH. Stay tuned because the track of the storm is not set in stone!

Monday night: Cloudy with a shower possible. Lows in the low 50's.

Tuesday: Increasing sunshine with highs in the mid 70's.

Wednesday: Sunny and warm. Highs near 80.

Note: Stay tuned for an update on Sunday if the forecast changes.