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DAYS 1-5 (MARCH 14-18)…
Broad low pressure area drifts northeastward through the region today and Tuesday with wet weather, mainly rain that may start as a sleet/snow mix in some interior areas later today, then a tapering off of rain during Tuesday. The midweek period will be unsettled as some additional disturbances move through the region with a broad trough in place. A couple cold fronts may cause a rain or snow shower Friday as cold air begins to move in.
TODAY: Cloudy. Rain develops mid to late afternoon from southwest to northeast, may start as a mix of sleet and snow especially higher elevations of north central MA and southwestern NH. Highs upper 30s to middle 40s. Wind NE to E 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Overcast with rain, mostly spotty and light evening, more widespread and locally moderate to heavy overnight. Temperatures steady upper 30s to middle 40s. Wind E 10-20 MPH, strongest near the coast with higher gusts.
TUESDAY: Cloudy. Rain likely in the morning. Spotty mist and light rain afternoon. Highs in the 40s. Wind E to NE 10-20 MPH.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of drizzle early. Chance of light rain late-day or early night. Lows 35-45. Highs 45-55.
THURSDAY: Variably cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 35-45. Highs in the 50s.
FRIDAY: Partly sunny and windy. Chance of a rain or snow shower. Lows 25-35. Highs in the 40s but falling temperatures later.
DAYS 6-10 (MARCH 19-23)…
Fair and colder March 19. Unsettled with variable temperatures March 20-21 with rain/mix/snow all possible. Clearing, cold, windy March 22. Fair and milder March 23.
DAYS 11-15 (MARCH 24-28)…
Up and down temperatures. A few systems pass through with threats of precipitation as the pattern is unsettled.