Calm After Storm

 A powerful storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to the area today. Now, skies will clear on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Boston forecast: 

Tonight: Showers  Near steady temps around 60. SE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. 

Tuesday: Partly sunny with a passing shower. Temps fall to 48. NW wind of15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. 

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

Wednesday: Sunny with highs in the mid 40's

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

Friday; Partly sunny with highs around 50. 

Storm Forecast

 A powerful storm will pass to our west on Monday leading  to heavy rain, damaging winds and even a thunderstorm. The height of the storm appears to be from 3PM to 10 PM, 

Alerts; 

A High Wind Watch is in effect for parts oft the coast 

A Wind Advisory is in effect for Boston and points west 

Boston forecast ;

Tonight: Partly cloudy early, then increasing clouds late. Lo w 40. 

Monday: Scattered showers in the morning, then shower with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Very windy with a high of 60. Wind increasing to SE 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH. 

Monday night: Showers with scattered thunderstorms. Very windy with temps holding around 60. SE wind of 25-35 MPH with gusts to 55 MPH. Total rainfall of 1-3 inches. 

Tuesday: Partly sunny and still windy. Temps falling through the 50's. 

Wednesday  Mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 40's. ]

Thursday; Sunny with highs in the 50's. 

Friday; Sunny with highs in the 50's. 

SPECIAL: 2020-2021 Winter Forecast

 I believe this Winter will feature around average snow and temps slightly above normal. The snowiest months will be December and March. Spring may also be delayed a bit. 

December Averages:

Avg High: 43

Avg Snow: 9 inches 

My 2020 December forecast; 

Avg High; 47 

Total Snow:  14 inches 

January Averages 

Avg High: 38 

Avg Snow; 11.3 inches; 

My 2021 January forecast:
 
Avg High;  42 

Total Snow: 10 inches 

February Averages 

Avg High: 40

Avg Snow; 12 inches 

Feb. 2021 Forecast:

Avg High: 42

Total Snow: 10 inches 

March Averages: 

Avg High: 40

Avg. Snow: 10 inches 

March 2021 Forecast

Avg High; 40

Total Snow; 12 inches 

Total snow season forecast;  46 inches 

Biggest snowstorms in Boston history:

Feb 17, 2003; 27.5 inches

Blizzard of 78: 27.1 inches

Feb. 16, 1969: 25.6 inches

Lowest snow seasons: 

1936-37: 8.2 inches 

20011-12; 9.3   inches 

1979-80: 10 inches 

Latest Boston Forecast;

Tonight; Clear with a low of 35.

Sunday: Mostly sunny with a high of 53. SW wind of `10-20  MPH.

Sunday night: Increasing clouds with lows around 40. 

Monday; Cloudy in the morning, then heavy rain in the afternoon. Very windy with highs in the low 60's. South wind increasing to 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH. 

Monday night: Heavy rain. Very windy with temps holding around 60. South wind of 25-35 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH. 

Tuesday: Scattered showers. Highs around 60. The wind gradually diminishes. 

Wednesday; Sunny with highs in the 40's. 

Storm Monday

 Saturday will feature a mix of sun and clouds and a passing shower. Sunday will be a nice day before a powerful storm hits the area. The storm will gain strength as it passes to our west. That will lead to flooding rains, damaging south winds and high seas. The height of the storm appears to be Monday afternoon through Monday night. 

Boston forecast: 

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a passing rain shower. Low 42. 

Saturday; A mix of sun and clouds with a passing shower. High 55. West wind of 10-20 MPH. 

Saturday night: Clearing with lows around 40. 

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

Monday; Flooding rains and damaging winds likely arriving by midday and continuing through the night. Temps around 60. Stay tuned for more details on Saturday! 

Tuesday; The storm winds down in the morning. Highs around 60. 

Extra; Stay tuned for my 2020-21 Winter Forecast tomorrow! 

Weekend Forecast

Friday will be another warm day along with mostly cloudy skies. A weak front will bring a remote risk of a shower on Saturday afternoon. Sunday will be dry before a major storm likely brings heavy rain and damaging winds to the area late Monday into Tuesday. 

Boston forecast; 

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with dense fog. Low 45. 

Friday: Mostly cloudy with areas of fog. High 60. West wind of 10-20 MPH. 

Friday night: Clearing with lows around 40. 

Saturday; Partly sunny with a passing shower in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50's. 

Sunday; Sunny with highs around 50. 

Monday; Heavy rain and damaging winds likely by afternoon. Highs in the upper 50's. Stay tuned! 

Tuesday;  Heavy rain and damaging winds taper off. Highs in the upper 50's. 

Extra; Stay tuned for my Winter Forecast on Saturday! 

Happy Thanksgiving!

 Happy Thanksgiving everyone and thanks for checking out my blog. I hope you have a happy and healthy holiday. The holiday will feature rain and maybe even more thunderstorms. Friday looks good and the weekend will be dry. A powerful rain storm is possible early next week. 

Boston forecast; 

Tonight: Showers. Low 38. NW wind of 10-20 MPH. 

Thanksgiving Day; Happy Thanksgiving! Rain with scattered thunderstorms. High 58. South wind of 15-25 MPH. Total rainfall of 1-1.5 inches. 

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

Friday; Partly to mostly cloudy. Highs around 60. 

Saturday; Partly sunny with highs in  the mid 50's. 

Sunday; Sunny with highs around 50. 

Early next week; A powerful  storm with heavy rain and damaging wind appear likely. Stay tuned! Highs in the 50's. 

Extra :Stay tuned for my 2020-21 Winter forecast on Saturday! 

Thanksgiving Forecast Update

 Clouds  will dominate the forecast on Wednesday. Then a storm will bring a soaking rain on Thanksgiving. Black Friday looks like a great day before a dry weekend. 

Boston forecast: 

Tonight: Increasing clouds with a low of 27. 

Wednesday; Cloudy with a passing rain or snow shower. High 48. South wind of 15-25 MPH. 

Wednesday night: Showers late. Temps holding in the mid 40's. SE wind of 10-20 MPH. 

Thanksgiving Day; Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Rain. Highs in the upper 50's SE wind of 15-25 MPH. 

Black  Friday; Partly sunny with highs around 60. 

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

Sunday; Sunny with highs in the 40's. 

Extra; Stay tuned for my Winter Forecast on Saturday! 

Sunny and Windy

 Tuesday will be windy and colder along with sunny skies. Wednesday clouds will increase ahead of  our next storm. The storm will bring rain to the area on Thanksgiving. 

Boston forecast :

Tonight: Clear and windy. Low 32. NW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.

Tuesday; Mostly sunny with a high of 42. NW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. 

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

Wednesday; Cloudy with highs in the upper 40's.

Wednesday night: Rain late. Lows in the low 40's. 

Thanksgiving Day; Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Showers. Highs in the mid 50's. 

Black Friday; Sunny with highs in the upper 50's. 

Extra; Stay tuned for my 2020-21 Winter Forecast on Saturday! 

Rain Monday

Clouds will increase on Sunday along with a passing flurry or shower. Then a storm will bring rain to the area Sunday night through Monday morning. And the holiday time still looks wet. 

Boston forecast :

Tonight: Becoming cloudy with a flurry or sprinkle possible towards dawn. Low 32. 

Sunday; Cloudy with a passing flurry or sprinkle. High 43. NE wind of 15-25 MPH. 

Sunday night :Rain. Temps holding around 40. South wind of 15-25 MPH. 

Monday: Rain in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50's. 

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

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

Thanksgiving Day; Showers likely. Highs in the low 50's. 

Extra: Stay tuned for my Winter Forecast after the Holiday. 

Holiday Forecast Update

 Saturday will be another nice day with sunny skies and warm temps. On Sunday clouds will increase leading to a wet Monday. And the storm is still possible around the Holiday. 

Boston forecast :

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 48. 

Saturday; Mostly sunny with a high of 58. SW wind of 15-25 MPH.

Saturday night: Clear with lows in the mid 40's. 

Sunday; Mainly cloudy with temps holding in the mid 40's. 

Monday; Rain and wind likely. Highs around 50. 

Tuesday; Sunny with highs in the low 40's .

Wednesday; A storm possible. Highs around 40. Stay tuned!

Thanksgiving Day ;Some precip possible. Highs in the 40's. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer. 

Extra: Stay tuned for my Winter Forecast after the Holiday! 

Long Range Holiday Outlook

 Friday will be warm and windy along with some sun. Saturday will also be warm before clouds increase on Sunday ahead of our next storm. And at this early stage the holiday time appears stormy. 

Boston forecast; 

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy and breezy. Temps rising to 45. SW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to  30 MPH. 

Friday ;A mix of sun and clouds and warmer. High 60. SW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. 

Friday night: Clear with lows in the mid 40's. 

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

Sunday; Increasing clouds and cooler. Highs in the mid 40's. 

Monday; Rain and wind likely. Highs in the mid 40's. 

Tuesday ;Sunny with highs in the 40's. 

Wednesday; Showers likely. Highs in  the 40's. 

Thanksgiving Day; Rain and wind possible. Highs in the 40's. Stay tuned for further updates as we get closer! 

Extra; Stay tuned for my 2020-21 Winter Forecast after Thanksgiving! 

Warmer Days

 Temps will recover a bit on Thursday but it will be windy. Temps will rise even more on Friday. 

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear and cold. Low 23. 

Thursday; Mostly sunny and windy. High 45. SW wind increasing to 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. 

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

Friday; Partly to mostly sunny. Highs around 60. 

Saturday; Sunny with highs in the mid 50's .

Sunday; Mainly cloudy and cooler. Highs in the mid 40's. 

Note; Stay tuned for an extended look through Thanksgiving on Thursday's post! 

Wintry Wednesday

 Cold High Pressure will bring a very cold and windy Wednesday. Thursday will start cold before rebounding a bit in the afternoon. And it could reach 60 by Friday. 

Boston forecast: 

Tonight: Clearing with a low of 28. 

Wednesday; Sunny and very cold. High 35. NW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. 

Wednesday night; Clear and frigid. Lows around 20. 

Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy, Highs in the mid 40's. 

Friday; Sunny with highs around 60. 

Saturday;  Sunny with highs in the upper 50's. 

Sunday; PM clouds. Highs in the 50's. 

Forecast Update

 Tuesday will feature mainly cloudy skies and a passing rain or snow shower. Temps by Wednesday will be held in the 30's along with a cold wind. 

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Clear with a low of 35. 

Tuesday;  Mostly cloudy with a passing sprinkle or flurry. High 45. West wind of 1 5-25 MPH. 

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

Wednesday; Sunny with highs in the mid 30's. 

Thursday ;Partly sunny with highs in the mid 40's .

Friday :Mostly cloudy with highs around 60. 

Tropics;  Major Hurricane Iota will bring catastrophic impacts to Central America tonight into Tuesday. 

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

 A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now in effect for  most of the Boston area until 1115 PM tonight. Please stay away from windows and go inside. Winds over 60 MPH are possible along with hail. It will clear by Monday morning and temps will hold near 50. A second cold front will bring a very cold Wednesday. 

Other Alerts ;

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 2 AM tonight for the Boston area 

A Wind Advisory is in effect until 1 AM for the Boston area 

Boston forecast: 

Tonight :Severe thunderstorms until 2 AM, then clearing. Very windy with temps rising to 60. South wind of 25-35 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH. 

Monday; Mostly sunny with a temps falling through the 50's. NW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. 

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

Tuesday; Partly sunny with a passing flurry or sprinkle. Highs in the low 40's. 

Wednesday; Sunny and very cold. Highs in the low 30's. 

Thursday ;Sunny with highs in the 40's. 

Friday ;Sunny with highs in the 40's. 

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

A rare November Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for all of MA until 2 AM tonight, Please stay tuned for more updates. And I will issue my usual week ahead forecast later tonight.  

Storm Forecast

 Clouds and wind will increase on Sunday as another storm system heads our way. The storm will bring downpours, damaging winds and even thunderstorms to the area on Sunday night. 

Alert :

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Boston area for Sunday night 

Boston forecast: 

Tonight: Clear and cold. Low 28. 

Sunday: Mostly sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds and wind in the  afternoon. High 55. South wind increasing to 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. 

Sunday night: Downpours with scattered thunderstorms. Damaging winds with temps rising to 60. South winds of 25-35 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH. 

Monday; Clearing and still windy. Highs around 50. West wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. 

Tuesday ;Scattered rain and snow showers. Highs in the low 40's. 

Wednesday ;Sunny but very cold. Highs in the mid 30's. 

Weekend Forecast

 Skies will clear overnight leading to a bright and cool Saturday. Clouds and wind will increase on Sunday ahead of our next system. It will bring downpours and damaging winds to the area on Sunday night. 

Boston forecast; 

Tonight: Clearing with a low of 37. 

Saturday; Mostly sunny and breezy. High 52. West wind of 15-25 MPH.

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

Sunday; Mostly sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50's. 

Sunday night: Downpours with scattered thunderstorms. Very windy with lows in the mid 40's. Stay tuned! 

Monday; Any rain ends early, then increasing sun. Highs in the low 50's. 

Tuesday; Rain and snow showers possible. Highs around 40. 

Back To Normal

 Another area of low pressure will bring rain showers to the area on Friday- especially in the afternoon. Saturday will be sunny and seasonable before clouds and wind increase on Sunday. 

Boston forecast :

Tonight: Cloudy with scattered rain showers. Low 40. North wind of 10-20  MPH:. 

Friday; Scattered showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. High 48. NE wind of 10-20 MPH. 

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

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

Sunday; Increasing clouds and wind. Rain and wind likely at night. Highs in the mid 50's. 

Monday; Rain and wind possible early. Highs in the 50's. 

Rain Update

 Rain and gusty winds will continue overnight and into Thursday morning. More rain is likely on Friday as temps fall back to normal. 

Boston forecast: 

Tonight; Showers. Near steady temps around 62. SW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. 

Thursday; Showers in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Temps near 60 in the morning will fall to 50 by 4 PM. NW wind of 15-25 MPH. 

Thursday night: Rain late. Lows in the mid 40's. 

Friday ;Periods of rain. Highs around 50.. 

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

Sunday; Increasing clouds with highs n the mid 50's. 

Warm Wednesday

Wednesday will be the last warm day  for a while along with mostly cloudy skies. The rain should hold off to after dark. Thursday will then be cooler along with morning rain. 

Boston forecast: 

Tonight: Increasing clouds with a low of 58. 

Wednesday; Mostly cloudy with a passing shower. High 73. SW wind of 15-25  MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. 

Wednesday night: Showers. Lows in the upper 50's. SW wind of 15-25 MPH. 

Thursday; Rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the low 60's. 

Friday ;More rain possible. Highs in the low 50's. 

Saturday ;Sunny with highs around 50. 

Sunday; PM rain possible. Highs in the 50's. 

Tropics; We have set the record for the most named storms with TS Theta in the Eastern Atlantic. 

Earthquake in MA

 A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck around New Bedford, MA this morning at 910 AM. Many people all over Southern New England felt shaking and some minor damage was reported. 

Boston forecast: 

Tonight: Clear with a low of 48. 

Monday: Mostly sunny and warm again. High 75. SW wind of 10-20 MPH. 

Monday night: Clear with lows in the low 50's. 

Tuesday; Sunny with highs in the mid 70's. 

Wednesday :Mostly cloudy-rain arrives around dark. Highs in the upper 60's. 

Thursday ;Rain likely. Highs in the 60's. 

Friday: More rain possible. Highs in the 50's. 

Tropics: Hurricane Warnings are in effect for parts of  South Florida as Eta makes its closest approach. 

A Warm Weekend

 Saturday will be a warm and sunny November day. Sunday also looks nice and the great weather will last into early next week. 

Boston forecast  :

Tonight: Clear with a low of 55. 

Saturday; Mostly sunny with a high of 73. SW wind of 10-20 MPH. 

Saturday night: Clear with lows in the mid 50's. 

Sunday; Sunny with a sea breeze. Highs in the low 60's in Boston and low 70's inland. 

Monday ;Sunny with highs in the low 70's. 

Tuesday; Sunny with highs in the 70's. 

Weekend Forecast

 A great warm November weekend is in store with sunny skies and warm temps. The warmest day appears to be Saturday before a sea breeze comes in on Sunday. 

Boston forecast :

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 55. 

Friday: Mostly sunny with a high of 70. SW wind of 15-25 MPH. 

Friday night: Clear with lows in the mid 50's. 

Saturday; Sunny with highs in the mid 70's. 

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the mid 60's. 

Monday: Sunny with highs in the mid 70's. 

Warm Weather

Warm weather will come into the area over the next few days.  And the days will be sunny as well. 

Boston forecast: 

Tonight: Clear with a low of 47. 

Thursday; Mostly sunny with a high of 67. SW wind of 15-25 MPH. 

Thursday night; Clear with lows around 50.

Friday: Sunny with highs around 70. 

Saturday; Sunny with highs in the low 70's. 

Sunday; Sunny with highs in the 60's.  

Election Day Forecast

 Another cold front will bring scattered snow showers to the area tonight with little accumulation. Election day will be windy and cold behind the front. Then warmer weather will come into the area. 

Boston forecast; 

Tonight: Scattered snow showers. Low 32. SW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. Snow may coat the ground in some areas. 

Election Day;  Go and vote if you have not already! Sunny and windy. High 45. NW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. 

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

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

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the mid 60's. 

Friday; Sunny with highs in the 60's. 

The Week Ahead

 A strong front will lead to damaging wind gusts on Monday along with a passing snow shower. Election day will be cold with any precip ending in the morning. By the end of the week  temps will rise above normal. 

Alert; 

A Wind Advisory is in effect for all of MA for Monday 

Boston forecast; 

Tonight :Rain. Low 38. West wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. 

Monday; Partly to mostly sunny with a passing snow shower. Near steady temps around 38. West wind of 25-35 MPH with gusts to 55 MPH. 

Monday night: Scattered rain and snow showers. Lows in the low 30's. 

Election Day ; Any precip ends early, then mostly sunny. Highs in the low 40's. 

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

Thursday; Sunny with highs in the 60's. 

Friday; Sunny with highs in the 60's. 

Tropics; Hurricane Eta is expected to make landfall in Central America where Hurricane Warnings are in effect