8:28AM
Some of you will get the 2009 reference above. For those who don’t, the weather from Saturday through the middle of next week will remind you of the weather pattern we had in June (and July) of 2009. But before we get there, what a splendid day today will be. High pressure hanging on will provide bright sun much of the day though some high & mid level clouds will start to move in toward the end of the day from the west, and a few low clouds from the ocean may cross Cape Cod and the Islands. Also an east wind will keep it on the cooler side, especially at the coast, but not so cool that it isn’t enjoyable for most people.
Instead of going into great day by day detail, I’ll just sum up the coming several days this way: Not a great weather pattern, as we probably don’t get enough rain to erase the precipitation deficit, and not great weather for outdoor activities. You can blame this on a blocking pattern (similar to one we see in winter and early spring) that will hold upper level low pressure over the Northeast from this weekend well into next week. It won’t rain all the time, and we may even see a little sun here and there (especially for a while Sunday) but we’ll also see episodes of showers and drizzle, along with below normal temperatures.
Forecast details for eastern MA, southeastern NH, and RI…
TODAY: Sunshine, fading a bit late, also a few low clouds around Cape Cod & Islands. High mostly in the 60s, but touching 70 some inland areas. Wind E 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Clouds overtake the sky. Low 53-58. Wind E up to 10 MPH.
SATURDAY: Cloudy. Periods of showers, a few may be heavy. High 60-65. Wind E-SE 10-20 MPH, higher gusts in some coastal areas.
SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Patchy fog. Low 53-58. Wind SE 5-15 MPH.
SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy to partly sunny. Slight chance of showers. High 67-72. Wind variable 5-15 MPH.
MONDAY: Cloudy. Periods of showers/drizzle. Low 54. High 63.
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Low 55. High 66.
WEDNESDAY: Cloudy. Periods of showers/drizzle. Low 54. High 63.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Low 55. High 66.