Active Homestretch

Posted by Chris Lambert

As we enter the 3rd week of February, we also enter the homestretch of winter.   The meteorological winter (Dec-Feb) ends in 10 days, and it looks like we'll have to pay close attention to what happens over the next 10 days, and perhaps even into early March.   It's not to say big snowstorms are a lock, but given the overall pattern, I do think we'll have a shot of adding to our snow totals before the season comes to a close.  Pressure patterns across the globe and an active jet stream favor storm chances ahead. If it didn't snow another flake this month, it'd still be the 7th snowiest February in Boston's history.  February 1969 is #1 with 41.3"... we're at 32.0" now.

The first storm that rolls through tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night is an easy one to deal with.  In fact, we're on the milder side of it with showers moving in after 3-4PM, with the steadiest rain from 6-10PM.  A 1/4-1/2" of rain fall, allowing for some big puddles, and minor flooding in poor/clogged drainage areas, but no widespread flooding is expected.  The rain may mix in with some sleet/snow across far northern Worcester County and southwest NH, but even there, I don't expect much accumulation.  What about Ski Country?  It'll be mainly snow there with several inches across many resorts.

Colder and drier weather work in Wednesday through Friday before we'll track the next storm by Saturday.  This one could be a snow maker.  How much depends on track and development of the storm.  Too early to say for now, and as a wise WHDH meteorologist said this morning (Thanks JR)  "not need to fret" on that one yet.  Plenty of time to watch it.

Pretty Good Weekend Overall

Posted by Chris Lambert

Sure, it's a cool start with many of the suburbs down into the upper 30s and lower 40s, but we'll warm up quickly through the day as that sun helps us out.

Strong Finish

Posted by Chris Lambert

An overall cooler day, but also a great end to the workweek as highs neared 70, low humidity continued and plenty of sunshine dominated the skies.  Now all we need is this to continue through the weekend right?

Still Good

Posted by Chris Lambert

How about yesterday?  The 82 in Boston matched the warmest temp we've had since September 13th.  Of course, with a wind gusting past 30mph and relative humidity near 18%, it certainly didn't feel oppressive. 

Top 10?

Posted by Chris Lambert

Lower 80s, low humidity and sunshine... would you call it a top 10 kind of day?  Only complaint, other than it not being the weekend, is maybe the wind was a bit much?  It certainly was gusty, at times blowing 30-35mph.  No sea breeze will move inland with a strong west wind like that.