Snow Leaves, Cold & Wind Stay

Posted by Chris Lambert

It was just a glancing blow from a monster ocean storm to our east, but it was close enough to create a nasty second half of the weekend.  Snow totals weren't all that high, lots of 4-5" reports, but the wind made what snow we had blow, drift and reduce visibility all day long. 

Officially at Logan Airport, we picked up 5.1" of snow.  The radar showed a heavier band of snow this morning over the airport, but not quite as heavy over the city.  That's why much of the metro area had slightly less.  Logan is where the official reports are held, and we're now up to 40.8" for the season (32" alone in the last 15 days). That's 11" ABOVE the average for being this far through winter.  Worcester has picked up 67.5" this winter so far.  That's almost 2 FEET above average.  Of course, much of the snow came in with the Blizzard. 

The snow leaves us tonight, but the cold and wind stick around.  Winds gust past 40mph through midnight tonight, then fall back just a tad by daybreak tomorrow.  Factor in those strong winds with temps running in the teens, and wind chill factors fall to 0 and just below. 

At least we'll have clearing skies overnight, and that means sunshine for Monday.  Temps manage to crack the 30 degree mark as well by the afternoon, although a strong breeze still adds a chill to the air.

Tuesday starts off fine, but in the afternoon a front races in with rain showers.  There will likely be just enough cold air left in place that a few sleet pellets and snow flakes mix in north of the Pike, especially closer to the NH border.  This is not a big rain or snow maker for us, but could add some puddles and slow downs for the evening commute.

Overnight Tuesday, into Friday look quiet.  Although by Friday evening and Saturday, we'll watch for the chance of more rain and snow showers.  This system looks disorganized now, but we'll have to keep an eye on it.

Enjoy the week.  You kids that have the week off from school... ski conditions should work out just fine!

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.