Calm Before The Storm

Posted by Jeremy Reiner

I know it's cliche but....today is the calm before the storm. Cold high pressure settles into the region with early sunshine then afternoon clouds. Seasonably cold with temps in the 20s. All in all, a good day for storm preps (or just soaking up some February sunshine)! No issues this evening & overnight hours with cloudy skies & just a few flurries toward daybreak Friday.

Friday & Saturday are stormy days with near blizzard conditions likely across much of eastern MA & RI. Here are several thoughts on the event:

*Patchy light snow & flurries arrive between 8-10am on Friday will become steadier & heavier by 2pm.

*Poor travel is likely from 2pm Friday until 10am Saturday---travel isn't recommended Friday evening or Friday night. Plan on air travel issues (cancelations/delays at Logan/T.F. green/Manchester/Portland/Bradley)

*Snowfall forecast is tricky as the track still isn't locked in. Just about every town gets a foot of snow but there are going to be pockets of thundersnow which will throw totals all out of whack in some communities. We can't possibly know where these thundersnow storms will occur at this time but we do know that where they occur--snow totals will approach 2 feet!

*Two types of snow with this event---light/fluffy & heavy/wet. Look for light/fluffy snow along & west of I-95 while a heavy, wet 7 pasty snow is expected along the south shore/cape islands. It's in those areas that power disruption is likely--perhaps several hours.

*Naturally, when talking a nor'easter, wind will be an issue. Wind gusts along the coast will be 50-60mph and gusts over 60mph are likely on Cape Cod. Wind gusts from 25-40mph are likely west of I-95.

*Coastal flooding is a real concern for 2 high tide cycles---10pm Friday Night & 10am Saturday Morning in and around metro Boston down along the south shore & Cape Cod (excluding south facing beaches).

*Plan on improving conditions between 9-11am Saturday. Sunday looks sunny & comfortable with temps in the low 30s.

More on this storm throughout the day!

~JR

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.

Warming Up and Unsettled

Posted by Chris Lambert

Well, it certainly was a great weekend weather-wise until this afternoon when the temps dropped and light showers moved in from west to east.  Despite the cool down, the theme for this upcoming week is warmer with higher humidity.  It'll also be unsettled at times.