Once the snow finally winds down today, chilly weather will move back in for much of the week.
Temperatures will be well below normal this week. Image provided by WeatherBell.
Low pressure will slowly pull away from the region today, with occasional light snow or snow showers for a good chunk of the day, especially north of the Mass Pike, where additional accumulations of 2-4 inches are possible (less is expected to the south). We’ll see some clearing tonight, but clouds will fill back in on Tuesday as an upper-level disturbance crosses the region, keeping temperatures on the chilly side. Another disturbance moves in on Wednesday, which may produce a few snow showers late in the day and at night. High pressure then builds in with dry and cold conditions for the latter half of the week and into the weekend. We are keeping an eye on an ocean storm late in the weekend. It’s too early to tell whether it will stay offshore with no impact or pass close enough to bring us more snow on Sunday.
Another week of model roulette awaits us. Images provided by Pivotal Weather.
Monday: Cloudy with occasional light snow and snow showers, ending by evening, breezy along the coast. Additional accumulation 2-4″ north of the Mass Pike, less than 2″ south of the Pike. High 19-26 north and west of Boston, 27-34 in the morning south of Boston with temperatures falling through the day.
Monday night: Any lingering snow showers end in the evening, becoming clear after midnight, breezy. Low 4-11.
Tuesday: Sunny in the morning, becoming partly to mostly cloudy in the afternoon. High 17-24.
Tuesday night: Becoming clear. Low -1 to +6, warmer across Cape Cod.
Wednesday: Morning sun, then clouds return. High 16-23.
Wednesday night: Partly to mostly cloudy, slight chance for a snow shower. Low -1 to +6, warmer across Cape Cod.
Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun. High 16-23.
Thursday night: Becoming clear. Low -3 to +4.
Friday: A mix of sun and clouds. High 13-20.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. High 19-26.
Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, chance for snow. High 24-31.
If you’re looking for a week for a tropical vacation, this may be the one, because we’re in for some very chilly air at times this week.
Wind chills will be in the single numbers and below zero when you head out the door Wednesday morning. Image provided by WeatherBell.
Snow will end this morning as low pressure pulls away from the region, with some clearing possible during the afternoon. However, an arctic cold front will move through this evening, possibly accompanied by a few snow showers or squalls. They shouldn’t be that widespread, but could cause a few issues if you have to get caught under one. Luckily they’ll be moving through during the night, when very few people will be on the roads. High pressure builds in on Tuesday, with a very cold day despite sunshine. Temperatures will only get unto the upper teens and 20s, with wind chills in the single numbers or below zero. As the high moves off to the east, temperatures will start to moderate, but we’ll also see some clouds start to move in during the day ahead of the next storm system. This storm will bring in some snow showers late Wednesday night and early Thursday, but it shouldn’t be that big of a deal. High pressure then builds in with some bitterly cold air for the end of the week and the weekend.
High temperatures will only be in the teens on Saturday, Image provided by Weathermodels.com
By the end of the weekend we’re going to be keeping an eye on a storm system passing south of the region. We’ll have plenty of cold air with a large area of high pressure in place, the question is, how far north does the precipitation get. Some models keep it well to the south, with the high to the north keeping us very cold but dry, others have the precipitation move in with some snow possible. At this point, it’s still nearly a week away, so it’s impossible to tell which, if either, solution will be right. For now, we’ll just keep an eye on it as the week goes on, but we’re leaning towards the bitterly cold and dry solution.
Most of the models keep us dry and bitterly cold next Sunday, but not all of them. Images provided by Pivotal Weather.
Monday: Snow showers ending in the morning, some afternoon sunny breaks develop, becoming breezy. High 29-36.
Monday night: Partly cloudy with a chance for a few snow showers before midnight, clearing after midnight, breezy. Low 12-19.
Tuesday: Partly to mostly sunny, breezy. High 19-26.
Tuesday night: Clear skies. Low 4-11.
Wednesday: Morning sun, then increasing afternoon clouds. High 25-32.
Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy, chance for snow showers after midnight. Low 21-28, temperatures may rise a little overnight.
Thursday: Partly to mostly cloudy, breezy, some snow showers possible in the morning. High 35-42.
Thursday night: Becoming clear. Low 14-21.
Friday: Partly sunny, breezy, colder. High 23-30.
Saturday: A mix of sun and clouds, breezy. High 14-21.
The first half of the week should be quiet, but things could change during the latter half.
Wednesday looks mild with only a few rain showers. Image provided by WeatherBell.
High pressure builds in with dry weather today, but the storm system that brought yesterday’s rain will intensify in Atlantic Canada today, producing some gusty winds. As the high slides off to the east, temperatures will start to moderate on Tuesday, but clouds will start to move in ahead of a fast-moving system heading our way. That system passes north of the region on Wednesday with some rain showers possible, but much of the day may end up dry. After that, things start to change. At the upper levels of the atmosphere a large trough of low pressure will shift to the Eastern US, resulting in colder weather returning to the region. A low pressure area is expected to develop and move up the East Coast on Thursday, but the forecast models have a wide range in potential scenarios with this storm, with anything from a miss offshore to a decent amount of snow to more rain than snow. At this point, it’s too early to pin down one scenario as the models keep changing their tune with every run, so we’re just going to keep the forecast vague for now, but if it does look like a threat for snow, we’ll do a special blog post beforehand. High pressure should bring drier weather in for Friday and Saturday, but there’s the chance for another coastal system on Sunday, though this one looks more like a wave riding up along a cold front right now. Again, there is a tremendous amount of uncertainty, so we’re going to keep the forecast vague for now, and hopefully have more clarity when we get to our Weekend Outlook on Thursday.
Low pressure will likely have some impact on the region on Thursday, but what the impact is remains uncertain. Images provided by Pivotal Weather.
Monday: Sunshine and some afternoon clouds, breezy. High 32-39.
Monday night: Clear to partly cloudy. Low 25-32.
Tuesday: Partly to mostly sunny, clouds start to move in late in the day. High 37-44.
Tuesday night: Becoming mostly cloudy. Low 30-37, temperatures may hold steady or rise a little overnight.
Wednesday: Plenty of clouds, chance for a few showers. High 42-49.
Wednesday night: Cloudy. Low 30-37.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, chance for a little snow or rain. High 39-46.
Thursday night: Mostly cloudy, breezy, chance of snow. Low 17-24.
Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, breezy, any snow ends early. High 26-33.
Saturday: Partly sunny. High 31-38.
Sunday: Partly to mostly cloudy, chance for a little snow or rain. High 32-39.
Warmer weather is on the way, but first we’ll have to deal with some wintry weather.
A little snow is expected later today and tonight. Image provided by WeatherBell.
The week starts off on a chilly note, but a weak low pressure system heading our way will bring in some light snow this evening and overnight. Accumulations of a coating to 2″ are likely north of the Mass Pike, with less than 1″ south. The system moves offshore, but another one quickly follows by late Tuesday. Warmer air will be moving in aloft, which may result in some freezing rain developing Tuesday night north and west of Boston, with just rain showers elsewhere. The warmer air may take its time to move inland at the surface, so freezing rain may continue into the morning hours, before everything winds down towards early afternoon. High pressure briefly builds in for Thursday with milder conditions, then another system heads our way for the end of the week. This one should be just rain for most of the region, starting Friday afternoon, but probably not ending until a cold front moves through Saturday evening. It probably won’t be raining the entire time from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening, but there probably won’t be extended dry periods either. High pressure returns with colder weather for Sunday. An early look at the weather for kickoff of the Pats/Chargers playoff game Sunday evening shows dry weather with breezy conditions, temperatures in the middle to upper 30s, and wind chills in the upper 20s to lower 30s.
50s on Friday? It’s possible. Image provided by Weathermodels.com
Monday: Some morning sun, then becoming cloudy with light snow developing late in the day. High 22-29.
Monday night: Mostly cloudy with light snow ending. Up to 2″ expected north of the Mass Pike, 1″ or less to the south. Low 17-24.
Tuesday: Partly to mostly cloudy, some rain possible by evening, freezing rain north and west of Boston. High 31-38, a little milder near the South Coast and Cape Cod.
Tuesday night: Freezing rain likely north and west of Boston, rain showers elsewhere. Low 27-34 during the evening, temperatures hold steady or rise a little overnight.
Wednesday: Freezing rain changing to rain showers before ending north and west, rain showers elsewhere ending in the afternoon. Some late-day clearing possible. High 38-45, a little warmer near the South Coast and Cape Cod.
Wednesday night: Becoming partly cloudy to clear. Low 26-33.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High 39-46.
Thursday night: Increasing clouds. Low 25-32.
Friday: Mostly cloudy with showers developing. High 43-50.
Saturday: Cloudy with occasional showers, ending at night. High 44-51.
Sunday: A mix of sun and clouds, breezy. High 39-46.
As the year comes to an end, our cold weather will not follow suit.
Temperatures will be below to well below normal for much of this week. Image provided by weathermodels.com.
The week starts off with a potent low pressure system moving into southeastern Canada dragging a warm front across the region. In the cold air north of the front some freezing rain is likely this morning, mainly in southern New Hampshire, before the warmer air makes its way in. South of the warm front, i.e. the rest of our area, it’ll be a mild day with temperatures into the 40s and lower 50s with some occasional showers and gusty south to southwest winds. A strong cold front moves through late in the day, with more showers and perhaps some steadier rain for a bit, ending as the front moves offshore. Gusty west to northwest winds behind the cold front usher much colder air back in tonight and Tuesday. We’ll have plenty of clouds around, and a snow shower or two can’t be ruled out. Another arctic cold front moves through on New Year’s Eve, with a chance for some snow showers late in the day and at night, so keep this in mind if you’re heading out to ring in the New Year. Any linger snow showers should end in the morning, then dry and cold weather settles in for the end of the week and the weekend.
Heading out for First Night? Wind chills will be in the upper teens and lower 20s. Image provided by WeatherBell.
Monday: Freezing rain changing to rain showers from the Merrimack Valley northward during the morning, occasional showers elsewhere, with some steadier rain possible in the afternoon, becoming breezy. High 36-43 across southern New Hampshire, 44-51 across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Monday night: Becoming partly cloudy and windy. Low 17-24.
Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, slight chance for a snow flurry, windy. High 23-30.
Tuesday night: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 15-22.
New Year’s Eve: More clouds than sun, chance for some late-day snow showers, breezy. High 28-35.
Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy with some additional snow showers. Low 14-21.
New Year’s Day: Any snow showers end early, then a mix of sun and clouds, breezy. High 23-30.
If you’re dreaming of a White Christmas, you may just get your wish.
The week starts off with high pressure bringing us a breezy and dry and chilly day today, but that won’t last long. Clouds quickly return later today as a fast-moving storm system moves out of the Great Lakes. We’ll see some light snow developing Tuesday morning, continuing through much of the day, ending in the evening. Temperatures may be just mild enough for a mix or change to rain near the South Coast and across the Cape and Islands. While the system may not have much impact on the morning commute, it will impact the evening commute, so keep this in mind. Because it’s a fast-moving storm, and doesn’t have a lot of moisture with it, we’re only expecting 1-3 inches for most spots, a little less where rain mixes in.
Tuesday’s snow will not be that big of a deal, but it could impact the afternoon commute. Image provided by WeatherBell.
High pressure builds in for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with generally dry and seasonably cold conditions, though we could still see a few snow showers on Christmas Eve, mainly near the coast thanks to an offshore low pressure system. The end of the week and the weekend presents more problems. A frontal boundary will be nearby, separating some rather chilly air to our north from unseasonably warm air to the south. We’re also going to have a low pressure system moving along that boundary toward the region. Where that boundary eventually settles has a HUGE impact on our forecast. Is it mild with rain? Is it colder with a wintry mix or even some moderate to heavy snow? As you might expect, the models are all over the place, and any of these scenarios could be plausible. For now, we’re going to go with the middle ground, but this is a low confidence forecast at this point. Oh, and another system could follow on Sunday with some similar issues. We’ll obviously go into a lot more detail on both the Friday and Sunday potential storms when we publish our Weekend Outlook, which will be on Wednesday this week.
The models all have different ideas for the system on Friday. Images provided by Pivotal Weather.
Monday: Mostly sunny, clouds start to filter in during the afternoon, thickening up late in the day, breezy in the morning. High 28-35.
Monday night: Becoming cloudy. Low 20-27.
Tuesday: Cloudy with light snow developing in the morning, except rain near the South Coast and Cape Cod, tapering off towards evening. High 32-39.
Tuesday night: Any lingering snow or rain showers ending, some clearing possible late at night. Total snow accumulation 1-3 inches for most spots, less than 1″ near the South Coast and Cape Cod. Low 24-31.
Christmas Eve: Intervals of clouds and sun with a few snow showers possible along the coast, partly sunny inland, breezy. High 33-40.
Wednesday night: Clear to partly cloudy during the evening, clouds return overnight. Low 18-25.
Christmas Day: Partly to mostly cloudy. High 36-43.
Thursday night: Mostly cloudy. Low 20-27.
Friday: Cloudy with some snow or rain likely. High 31-38.
Saturday: A few snow showers early, becoming partly sunny. High 29-36.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, breezy, chance for snow or rain. High 36-43.
Astronomical winter starts next Sunday, but leading up to it we’re going to have some days that are decidedly un-winterlike.
Highs in the 50s on Friday? It’s possible. Image provided by weathermodels.com
The storm that brought us the snow yesterday continues to pull away today with windy and chilly conditions in its wake today. A weak upper-level disturbance will bring in some clouds this afternoon and evening, but moisture will be limited, so aside from a few stray flurries, we’ll remain dry. The high slides off to our south for Tuesday into Wednesday, keeping us dry, but allowing temperatures to moderate. as we get to the latter half of the work week things start to change. A low pressure system heads into southern Canada, with gusty southwest winds ahead of it bringing milder air in on Thursday, with many places likely getting into the 40s. Windy and mild conditions are likely for Thursday night into Friday along with some rain as the system moves across the region. Some models show the potential for some heavy rain, which will not only melt the snow, but likely help a little with the drought conditions the persist in parts of the region. We’ll have more details on the potential for strong winds and heavy rain in our Weekend Outlook on Thursday. Temperatures drop quickly behind the cold front on Friday, with much colder air moving back in for Friday night and Saturday. For Sunday, astronomical winter begins with the solstice at 10:03am, but indications now are for a milder day with some rain possible ahead of another cold front.
The potential exists for a decent amount of rain Thursday night and Friday. Images provided by Pivotal Weather.
Monday: Sunny in the morning, clouds move back in during the afternoon, breezy. High 21-28.
Monday night: Mostly cloudy, chance for a few flurries near the South Coast, skies start to clear out late at night. Low 13-20.
Tuesday: Partly to mostly sunny, clouds start to filter back in late in the day. High 28-35.
Tuesday night: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 19-26, temperatures may start to rise after midnight.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, breezy. High 39-46.
Wednesday night: Partly cloudy. Low 22-29.
Thursday: Becoming mostly cloudy. High 42-49.
Thursday night: Cloudy and windy with rain developing. Low 34-41 during the evening, temperatures rise overnight.
Friday: Rain likely during the morning, possibly changing to snow before ending across the interior, skies start to clear out in the afternoon, windy. High 48-55 in the morning, temperatures drop during the afternoon.
Saturday: Partly sunny. High 32-39.
Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, chance for a few showers. High 40-47.
The weather pattern this week will be active, but not that impactful.
Wind chills will be in the single numbers and teens today behind a strong cold front. Image provided by WeatherBell.
We start the week on a chilly note as an arctic cold front crossed the region early this morning. Skies will clear out behind it today, but breezy and chilly weather is expected. As winds die down this evening, skies will be mostly clear, setting up a very chilly night, with many places once again dipping into the single numbers Tuesday morning. The cold weather will be short-lived as low pressure sures toward southeastern Canada, sending a warm front our way. We’ll see clouds moving in during the day, with a few snow showers accompanying the warm front in the evening. Wednesday should be a milder day, with a few places making a run at 50 degrees. However, we’ll also have some precipitation, mostly in the form of rain showers, possibly starting as a little snow, especially well north and west of Boston. The cold front moves through late in the day, then we’ll see some clearing for Thursday with cooler weather returning, but with an upper-level low moving through we could see a few snow showers popping up. High pressure settles in for Friday with cool and dry conditions. Another quick moving system may bring in some snow showers Friday night and early Saturday, though some models keep the system off to our south, then high pressure returns with colder weather once again later Saturday into Sunday.
Some mild weather and rain are expected on Wednesday. Image provided by Weathermodels.com
Monday: Partly to mostly sunny, breezy in the morning. High 21-28, a little milder across Cape Cod.
Monday night: Clear to partly cloudy. Low 5-12 inland, 13-20 in urban areas and along the coast.
Tuesday: Morning sunshine, then clouds stream in during the afternoon. High 26-33, a little milder across the South Coast and Cape Cod.
Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy, chance for some snow showers during the evening north of the Mass Pike, rain or snow showers south. Low 19-26 during the evening, a little milder across the South Coast and Cape Cod, temperatures rise overnight.
Wednesday: Plenty of clouds with showers likely, any snow will be confined to areas north of Concord, NH. High 39-46, a little milder across southeastern Massachusetts, southern Rhode Island, and Cape Cod.
Wednesday night: Showers ending, partial clearing late at night. Low 29-36.
Thursday: A mix of sun and clouds, breezy, chance for a snow shower. High 35-42.
Thursday night: Partly cloudy. Low 18-25.
Friday: Partly sunny, some snow showers possible at night. High 29-36.
Saturday: Snow showers end early, some late-day sunny breaks, breezy. High 29-36.
Sunday: A mix of sun and clouds, breezy. High 26-33.
That time has arrived. You know what we’re talking about. That S-word is in the forecast for part of the region. You know the one. It’s 4 letters and rhymes with blow.
Winter Storm Watches are in effect from Boston’s northern and western suburbs into Northern New England. Image provided by the National Weather Service office in Norton, MA.
The week starts off with high pressure giving us a breezy and cool Monday, but clouds move in Monday night, setting up a messy Tuesday. Despite the hype online for the past week, this will NOT be a big deal for a good chunk of the region, though it is the first one this season, so be prepared for lots of people that forgot how to drive in wintry weather (or never knew how to in the first place). That high will be moving off to the east, so while it’ll be chilly to start the day, we won’t have a lot of cold air in place for much of the storm. An upper-level disturbance will be moving in from the Great Lakes while low pressure develops off the Carolinas heading northeastward. These two won’t join forces until they are well past us, so a blockbuster snowstorm is not expected. In fact, this one will be moving fairly quickly, likely in and out in about 12 hours. We’ll see precipitation developing near or just after the morning rush hour. Temperatures should be cold enough for it to start as snow for most of the region, except for Southeastern Massachusetts, the Cape, and Islands. However, with the ocean still relatively mild (water temperatures are in the 40s to lower 50s), a quick change to rain is expected south and east of Interstate 95. How far inland that rain/snow line gets will be determined by the exact track that the developing coastal storm takes, but that is still a bit of a question mark at this point. Right now, we’re expecting the changeover to likely get as far inland as Interstate 495, but that is highly uncertain. Precipitation will fall moderate to heavy at times on Tuesday, especially south of Boston, but as the system pulls away from the region later in the day, colder air may allow the rain/snow line to quickly move back toward the coast, with much of the region possibly ending as some snow before midnight, except possibly the Cape and Islands. So, how much are we expecting?
Cape Cod/Islands: Rain Southeastern MA/RI (South and east of I-95): A coating. Boston-Providence (I-95 corridor): Less than 1″ Northern RI/MetroWest/North Shore: 1-3″ Merrimack Valley: 2-4″ Southern NH/NH Seacoast: 3-6″ Worcester Hills/Monadnocks/Central NH: 4-8″ (possibly 10″ in spots, especially in the higher elevations)
The Blend of Models is probably closest to our forecast for snowfall. Image provided by WeatherBell.
Once the system pulls away we turn drier and chilly for Wednesday as high pressure builds in. Another cold front moves through on Thursday, with a few snow showers or squalls likely accompanying it. Friday looks to be another dry and cold day as high pressure builds back in. The weekend looks unsettled at this point, but nothing significant. Another system will pass by to the south Saturday morning and afternoon with some snow showers inland and rain showers along the coast. At this point, any accumulations look to be light, but that can obviously change, so we’ll keep an eye on it as the week goes on. Another Alberta Clipper quickly follows for later on Sunday. For now, this one looks to be just a few rain showers, possibly snow or a wintry mix well inland, but again, a lot can change between now and then.
It’s going to get quite chilly behind a cold front Thursday night. Image provided by Weathermodels.com
Monday: Mostly sunny, breezy. High 36-43.
Monday night: Becoming partly to mostly cloudy. Low 20-27, milder across Cape Cod, temperatures start rising after midnight.
Tuesday: Cloudy with snow developing (rain Cape Cod and SE Mass), quickly changing to rain south and east of I-95, eventually changing to rain as far inland as I-495. High 32-39 north and west of I-95, 40-47 south and east, possibly warmer across Cape Cod.
Tuesday night: Rain changes back to snow before ending across much of the region, rain ending across Cape Cod, becoming breezy, especially along the coast. Skies start to clear out late at night. Low 23-30.
Wednesday: Sunshine and some afternoon clouds. High 33-40.
Wednesday night: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 20-27.
Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, breezy, chance for a few snow showers or squalls. High 34-41.
Thursday night: Becoming clear, breezy during the evening, much colder. Low 7-14, warmer in urban areas and along the coast.
Friday: Mostly sunny in the morning, clouds start to filter in during the afternoon. High 23-30, a little milder across Cape Cod.
Saturday: Cloudy with a chance for snow showers inland, rain showers along the coast, mostly during the morning and early afternoon. High 34-41.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, chance for a few afternoon rain showers, possibly mixed with snow or sleet at the start well north and west of Boston. High 34-41.
We’ve reached the busiest travel days of the year, and weather should not be an issue for the most part.
Wind chills will be in the upper teens and lower 20s Friday morning. Image provided by WeatherBell.
A cold front will cross the region tonight, produce a few showers this evening, then bringing an end to the mild weather we enjoyed today. Blustery and colder weather settles in for Thanksgiving Day, with skies becoming partly sunny. Friday looks to be similar, but a few degrees colder. A few stray snow showers are also possible on Friday, as a weak disturbance may help some of the streams of lake-effect snow survive this far east. High pressure brings sunshine and lighter winds on Saturday, but it will still be quite cool, even by late November standards. Temperatures start to moderate on Sunday as the high shifts off to the east, but the next system will be headed our way with plenty of clouds, and likely some rain by late afternoon. Rain is likely Friday night, ending Monday morning, with some sunshine developing Monday afternoon.
Don’t be surprised if there are some snow showers around Friday afternoon. Loop provided by WeatherBell.
Wednesday night: Plenty of clouds, chance for a few showers during the evening, becoming partly cloudy late at night. Low 35-42.
Thursday: Sunshine and some afternoon clouds, breezy. High 40-47.
Thursday night: Becoming clear. Low 28-35.
Friday: Partly sunny, chance for a few snow showers, windy. High 36-43.
Friday night: Clear skies. Low 25-32.
Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, breezy in the morning. High 35-42.
Saturday night: Increasing clouds. Low 22-29.
Sunday: Cloudy and breezy with showers developing late in the day. High 44-51.
Sunday night: Showers likely, ending before daybreak. Low 33-40 during the evening, temperatures rise overnight.
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