Same ol' same ol'

Posted by Pete Bouchard

Big storm spinning off Nova Scotia - that's last night's rain.

Big storm spinning in the Lower Plains - that's Friday's rain.

Two storms flanking us, and we're in a (semi) quiet two-day respite. Two storms that are defining the early-winter pattern for Southern New England: mild and wet. Two storms that remind us that not every winter gets off to a roaring start with snow - like in '08, '09 and '10.

And so after tomorrow, we'll face another rainstorm. This one will have a few aces up its sleeve, however. First it shoots the temps well into the 50s in the morning - POSSIBLY firing up a few thunderstorms - then the temperatures come crashing back down in the afternoon with cold air getting shoved back into New England. It's a vibrant storm, and one that will bring close to 1" of rain and some VERY gusty winds throughout the day to New England. In its wake, it will act to settle down the pattern for the holiday weekend.

In fact, post-storm, the cold will take hold. The jet stream will be pushed far offshore, so it will be several days before we see another weather system in these parts (possibly by the 27th...and yes, it's favoring rain at this point).

It's worth noting (at least to fill up space in the blog) that there was a glimmer of hope for some light snow or flurries gracing New England on Christmas Day, but with new information coming in this afternoon, those hopes seemed to be just a "flash in the pan".

Be well.

Pete

Storms, Heat, Sea Breezes

Posted by Pete Bouchard

What a day! Breakneck temperature swings, thunder, tornadoes in Western Mass....and we're still in late May!

More Warmth

Posted by Jeremy Reiner

You have another warm & humid day with many towns repeating yesterday's weather. That means we start with clouds & fog for a bit before hazy sun gets going. That hazy sunshine will boost temps up into the low 80s by early to mid afternoon across much of the region. At the same time a cool front will begin dropping out of Maine (backdoor front) which will quickly send temps from the 70s/80s down into the 50s/60s by late afternoon & evening. Also, when this front rams into the warmth & humidity it will spark a few showers & thunderstorms during the afternoon.

Summ-ah!

Posted by Pete Bouchard

With the snap of the fingers we were thrown into summer this afternoon. Heat, humidity, A/C and shorts - with a hazy sun to boot. But with the sea breeze knocking back the temperatures (and bringing in a round of downpours this evening), there are changes afoot.

Feet First

Posted by Jeremy Reiner

Right into summer. Warm & humid weather expected for much of the week. Good?.....Well, keep in mind that warmth & humidity are the 2 key ingredients for thunderstorms. The last being something to *lift* that warm/humid air. Usually a front is a good device to do such that. Today, we will have a cool front approach New England very late in the day & evening. That may lead to an isolated storm or two after 4pm but most towns just have a fair amount of clouds, warmth & humidity. Temps will climb to near 80 by afternoon.