7:33AM

DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 9-13)
First, the cold and wind today into Saturday. The cold lingers Sunday as an area of moisture approaches from the west but runs into dry air. Clouds will increase but the snow risk will be limited initially and have to wait for the main push of moisture with approaching low pressure by Monday, which will bring snow at least at first. The question is where the mix/change line ends up. For now will go for it pushing northward into much of the region but it may end up colder and further south. So Monday’s forecast is currently low confidence.
TODAY: Partly cloudy. Highs 34-42. Wind W 15-25 MPH with higher gusts.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 16-25. Wind NW 15-25 MPH with higher gusts. Wind chill below 10 at times.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 27-34. Wind NW 15-25 MPH with higher gusts, diminishing in the afternoon.
SUNDAY: Increasing clouds. Chance of very light snow in the afternoon. Lows 13-21. Highs 30-38.
MONDAY: Cloudy. Snow likely then rain/mix line pushing northward at least part-way through the region. Lows 26-34. Highs 32-42 north to south.
TUESDAY: Partly sunny. Chance of snow showers. Windy. Lows 15-23. Highs 30-38.

DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 14-18)
Next system brings a chance of snow/mix/rain December 14 depending on track. Snow showers possible and much colder December 15-16. Fair and cold December 17. Next system brings a precipitation threat December 18.

DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 19-23)
No major changes to the overall pattern. Period likely starts and ends somewhat unsettled but this pattern makes it difficult to time and figure out track of systems more than a couple days in advance so much fine tuning to be done here.

7:16AM

DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 8-12)
The approach today will be a little bit old school as I’m currently not really trusting any computer models that much. Risky perhaps, but here goes my best shot at what I think will take place in the coming days. The next 3 will feature a west to northwest flow and a colder trend, with the coldest air of the season arriving later Friday into Saturday. The dominant Pacific jet stream will send an area of moisture this way during Sunday, bringing a chance of snow, favoring late day. How this system evolves is uncertain, but Monday will likely be an unsettled day with a risk of rain/mix/snow depending on location. There is plenty of time to work out these details.
TODAY: Partly sunny. Highs 38-45. Wind light variable early, then W increasing to 10-20 MPH and gusty.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 24-30. Wind W 10-20 MPH with higher gusts.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs 35-42. Wind W 15-25 MPH with higher gusts.
FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 18-25. Wind NW 15-25 MPH with higher gusts. Wind chill below 10 at times.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 27-34. Wind NW 15-25 MPH with higher gusts, diminishing in the afternoon.
SUNDAY: Increasing clouds. Chance of snow by late day. Lows 13-21. Highs 30-38.
MONDAY: Cloudy. Risk of snow/mix/rain. Lows 26-34. Highs 34-42.

DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 13-17)
Low confidence on timing of systems. At this time it appears one Pacific jet stream system will depart early in the period, a second one will threaten snow/mix about mid period, and another may approach by the very end of the period. Will refine this in future posts. A significant cold shot is possible around December 15-16.

DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 18-22)
No major changes to the overall pattern. Will work on the timing of systems.

7:31AM

DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 7-11)
In between storms well north and well south today but still unsettled. The snow fell mostly outside 495 in the early morning hours with rain further east and now we just have lingering lighter precipitation that will taper off. Thursday through Saturday will be mainly dry, rather windy, and trend colder. The next storm approaches later Sunday and if it gets here soon enough will bring some snow.
TODAY: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Spotty light mix/rain mainly morning and midday. Highs 38-45. Wind variable up to 15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Watch for areas of black ice. Lows 25-33. Wind light W.
THURSDAY: Variably cloudy. Risk of a passing rain shower. Highs 38-45. Wind 5-15 MPH increasing to 15-25 MPH late.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy. Windy. Risk of a passing snow shower. Lows 25-32. Highs 35-42.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Windy. Lows 15-23. Highs 27-34.
SUNDAY: Increasing clouds. Chance of snow late. Lows 15-23. Highs 33-40.

DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 12-16)
Unsettled weather continues with a possible mix of precipitation December 12. Watching for another possible precipitation threat about December 14 then a shot of windy/cold weather following that.

DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 17-21)
Another storm threat early to mid period. Odds favor a milder track at this point.

7:27AM

DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 6-10)
Watch for patches of black ice this morning! Otherwise, a decent day today with high pressure providing sunshine with a seasonable chill. The next system arrives late tonight and as stated in the previous update will be a split system with one low north of the Great Lakes and another passing well south of New England Wednesday, leaving us in the middle with a little light precipitation, but it may be just enough in the form of snow to create a bit of a slick road situation especially over the interior prior to the Wednesday morning commute. Still looks like Thursday’s threat evolves mainly after it goes by, so just looking for some rain to snow showers as colder air arrives. The shot of cold air will be more pronounced Friday and Saturday as we get a piece of early-season Arctic air pulled out of Canada.
TODAY: Sunshine, then increasing clouds later. Highs 38-45. Wind light variable.
TONIGHT: Cloudy. Brief light snow to mix northwest, mix/rain southeast overnight. Lows 30-38. Wind light SE.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Spotty light mix/rain mainly morning. Highs 38-45. Wind variable up to 15 MPH.
THURSDAY: Variably cloudy. Risk of rain to snow showers. Lows 28-35. Highs 36-43.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy. Windy. Snow showers mainly morning. Lows 25-32. Highs 35-42.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Windy. Lows 15-23. Highs 27-34.

DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 11-15)
Next storm threat comes later December 11 through early December 13. This may be rain, mix, or snow, depending on low pressure track. Details to be worked out. Another system may threaten December 14 or 15.

DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 16-20)
One or two precipitation threats from passing Pacific jet stream low pressure areas. Temperatures highly variable.

2:40AM

DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 5-9)
Why waste time? Let’s start the work week off with a bit of a tricky commute. The cause? Snow from a fairly weak low pressure area moving through the Northeast today. The worst areas? The initial burst of snow between 5AM and 8AM will move west to east and impact southern NH, central and parts of eastern MA most significantly, but not because of the amount of snow. In reality, accumulations will be rather small. But because of a cold night and early morning, snow that falls can lightly coat any surfaces rather quickly and make them quick slippery. Temperatures are marginal further southeast and a slightly later arrival of precipitation there will mean much less of an impact. By noon, it’s pretty much a done deal and anything left will be a mix/rain except still a pocket of snow possible in north central MA and southern NH before everything moves out. A break in the unsettled weather will be brief on Tuesday as another low pressure are will be heading in for Tuesday night and Wednesday, but this one, an elongated area, will be weakening as it moves in, with the main areas of energy really staying both northwest and south of the region. It will also be a little milder with the next system, so mix/rain is more likely than snow. And then we do it again Thursday and Thursday night as another area of energy coming along the jet stream ignites a low pressure system. This one will probably not get its act together until it gets just beyond the region, so look for rain/mix developing Thursday and probably ending as lingering snow showers Friday as we get a shot of much colder air moving into the region behind this departing system.
TODAY: Cloudy through early afternoon with a period of snow mainly northwest of a Boston-Providence line accumulating a coating to 2 inches, highest amounts in higher elevations of north central MA and southern NH and possibly interior northeastern MA, then a mix of rain/snow further southeast a bit later, changing to rain, with a mix to rain area coming northward across eastern MA while it remains mostly snow for a while to the northwest, before tapering off midday and early afternoon. Clouds may break for a little sun late day. Highs 35-43. Wind variable 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Clearing. Lows 22-30. Watch for patchy icy spots where snow melted but surfaces did not dry off. Wind light NW.
TUESDAY: Increasing clouds. Highs 38-45. Wind light variable.
TUESDAY NIGHT: Cloudy. Brief light snow to mix northwest, mix/rain southeast overnight. Lows 30-38. Wind light SE.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Spotty light mix/rain mainly morning. Highs 38-45. Wind variable up to 15 MPH.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy. Risk of afternoon rain, nighttime mix. Lows 28-35. Highs 36-43.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy. Windy. Snow showers mainly morning. Lows 25-32. Highs 35-42.

DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 10-14)
Fair and cold December 10. The period December 11-13 will likely see some impact from 1 or 2 low pressure areas – details uncertain. Fair weather returns to end the period with another shot of cold air.

DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 15-19)
One or two precipitation threats from passing Pacific jet stream low pressure areas. Temperatures highly variable.

11:30AM

DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 4-8)
High pressure provides a nice December day to round out the first weekend of the final month of 2016. Winds which were brisk during the morning will relax during the afternoon. Things change quick around here, and clouds will sneak in tonight ahead of a weak area of low pressure that will pass just south of the region Monday, bringing a period of generally light precipitation, falling as mostly snow north and west of Boston, snow to mix/rain Boston area south. Look for minor snow accumulation (details below). Another slightly stronger low pressure area will approach Tuesday night and move into the region Wednesday but will be weakening as it does this, and with a little milder air in place, this one will be mostly mix/rain. Another low will try to form nearby Thursday. If it does so quickly enough, a period of rain to snow cannot be ruled out, but I believe it will evolve just far enough east to really bring just rain and snow showers to the region as colder air arrives.
TODAY: Sunny. Highs 37-44. Wind N 5-15 MPH with higher gusts, diminishing gradually.
TONIGHT: Increasing clouds. Snow arrives southwestern NH and central MA pre-dawn. Lows 22-27 except 28-33 immediate coast. Wind light variable.
MONDAY: Cloudy through mid afternoon with snow north and west of Boston amounting to a coating to 2 inches, greatest in higher elevations of north central MA to southwestern NH including Worcester and Fitchburg MA and Jaffrey NH. Snow/mix likely turning to rain from Boston/Providence southeastward with little or no accumulation. Clouds break late-day especially west of Boston. Highs 35-42. Wind variable 5-15 MPH shifting to N late.
MONDAY NIGHT: Slow clearing. Watch for icy patches on untreated surfaces. Lows 23-32. Wind light N to NW.
TUESDAY: Increasing clouds. Highs 40-48. Wind light variable.
WEDNESDAY: Cloudy with light mix/rain. Lows 30-38. Highs 38-45.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with rain/snow showers. Lows 32-40. Highs 40-48 but may turn much colder late.

DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 9-13)
Cold, windy, isolated snow showers Friday December 9. Fair, cold, but diminishing wind Saturday December 10. Next storm system threatens later December 11 into December 12, but track/timing uncertain at this point. Fair by the end of the period.

DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 14-18)
Milder overall, a couple Pacific systems may threaten with rain/mix during this period.

3:33AM

DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 3-7)
High pressure center west of the region send a cooling northwesterly flow into the region for the weekend with fair weather. A weak disturbance will pass through during the first half of Monday and may bring a few insignificant snow showers. A couple low pressure areas will approach from the southwest late Tuesday but will be weakening as they move through on Wednesday with insignificant rainfall.
TODAY: Sun and patchy clouds. Highs 40-48. Wind NW 10-20 MPH with higher gusts.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear. Lows 22-32, coldest interior MA and southern NH. Wind NW 5-15 MPH.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 38-46. Wind NW 5-15 MPH with higher gusts.
SUNDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds. Lows 23-32. Wind light variable.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers morning. Partly cloudy afternoon. Highs 38-46. Wind N 5-15 MPH.
TUESDAY: Increasing clouds. Lows 23-32. Highs 44-52.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of light rain. Lows 34-42. Highs 42-50.

DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 8-12)
Another low pressure area arrives from the west early in the period with a rain threat, but its departure will be followed by a blast of colder air December 9-10 with no more than a few snow showers but mainly dry weather. Fair and more tranquil by December 11 but the next Pacific low may bring unsettled weather by the end of the period.

DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 13-17)
Similar pattern with 1 or 2 Pacific jet stream lows bringing a risk of precipitation. Some models have hinted at cold enough for snow for one of these but it’s too early to know for sure. I’d lean milder at this point.

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Concord NH
Burlington VT
Portland ME

2:26AM

DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 2-6)
A west to northwest flow of dry air with a cooling trend will be the story of the next few days, basically through the weekend. A disturbance will come through on Monday with perhaps a few snow showers. A slightly larger storm being carried along by the Pacific jet stream will approach by late Tuesday.
TODAY: Sun and passing clouds. Highs 45-53. Wind W 10-20 MPH with higher gusts.
TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows 27-35, coldest in southern NH and mildest Cape Cod. Wind W 10-20 MPH with higher gusts.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 40-48. Wind NW 10-20 MPH with higher gusts.
SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 22-33, mildest Cape Cod. Wind NW 5-15 MPH with higher gusts.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 38-45. Wind N 5-15 MPH with higher gusts.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows 24-32. Highs 35-43.
TUESDAY: Sun followed by clouds. Chance of rain at night. Lows 22-30. Highs 40-48.

DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 7-11)
A low pressure system will impact the region but probably with only light rain, for December 7. A front may bring rain/snow showers on December 8 before fair weather and a little colder for later in the period.

DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 12-16)
Pacific jet stream pattern. Variable temperatures and hard to time low pressure systems bringing precipitation threats, but one should be around early in this period.

7:38AM

DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 1-5)
December starts mild, but breezy. A cooling trend will take place in the first few days of the month but no major cold is coming, so a fairly tranquil stat to the month other than the breeze of the next couple days.
TODAY: Rain departs Cape Cod early. Overcast departs eastern coastal areas then a sun/cloud mix. Highs 53-61. Wind W 10-25 MPH.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear. Lows 33-40. Wind W 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs 45-53. Wind W 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows 28-35. Highs 40-48.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Lows 28-35. Highs 40-48.
MONDAY: Partly sunny. Lows 26-33. Highs 37-44.

DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 6-10)
Stormy weather possible mid to late period, odds favor rain as temperatures run above normal.

DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 11-15)
Similar pattern, a storm or 2 may threaten but still looks like a storm track that would favor rain over mix/snow.

9:02AM

DAYS 1-5 (NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 4)
On this final day of November we get one more wave of low pressure approaching and the next round of rain will arrive from southwest to northeast this afternoon and continue tonight, with a few rounds of heavy rain for some areas. As December gets underway it all gets out of here and we have a mild but windy day Thursday, followed by dry weather and a cooling trend Friday through the weekend.
TODAY: Cloudy. Areas of fog this morning. Rain developing southwest to northeast this afternoon. Highs 48-56. Wind light E.
TONIGHT: Cloudy. Rain, heavy at times. Slight chance of thunder. Lows 42-48. Wind E 5-15 MPH shifting to N.
THURSDAY: Cloudy start Cape Cod. Otherwise, sun and passing clouds. Highs 52-60. Wind W 15-25 MPH with higher gusts.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows 32-39. Highs 47-54.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows 25-33. Highs 43-50.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Lows 22-30. Highs 38-45.

DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 5-9)
Risk of snow showers early December 5 then fair and cool. Watching 1 or 2 waves of low pressure that may bring some unsettled weather around December 7 and/or 9. Not quite sure of the evolution of this yet. Odds favor rain as it warms up somewhat.

DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 10-14)
Overall pattern remains mild. Another Pacific system threatens mainly rain by later in the period.

8:48AM

DAYS 1-5 (NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 3)
Two low pressure waves will bring periods of rain today and Wednesday, with the main surges in the afternoons and evenings of both days. We may start off today with brief freezing rain in some of the valley areas of north central MA and southern NH as an initial batch of light rain moves through there while the air is still below freezing near the ground, so watch for brief icing in a few locations until late morning. The remainder of the rain from these systems will occur with temperatures above the icing threshold. As the final low pulls away and intensifies in eastern Canada, a gusty westerly wind will overtake the region Thursday and Friday, though it will take a while for the colder air to arrive, so Thursday will be quite mild, and Friday only somewhat cooler. High pressure will move closer and drive a little colder air down from Canada between it and the old low pressure area Saturday, which should be a very nice but chilly early December day.
TODAY: Overcast. A period of light rain north central MA into southern NH this morning may freeze on a few surfaces until about 10AM. More widespread rain developing regionwide this afternoon with pockets of heavier rain possible. Highs 42-49 Boston west and north, 50-58 to the southeast. Wind S to SW 5-15 MPH with higher gusts, especially late in the day.
TONIGHT: Cloudy. Rain tapers off. Patchy fog. Lows 40-48. Wind SW 5-15 MPH and gusty early, then becoming light variable.
WEDNESDAY: Cloudy. Rain mainly in the afternoon. Highs 45-52, Wind variable to E 5-15 MPH.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy and windy. Lows 38-45. Highs 45-52 northwest, 52-60 southeast.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy and windy. Lows 30-38. Highs 44-52.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows 25-33. Highs 38-45.

DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 4-8)
Weak disturbance may bring a few mix/snow showers late December 4 to early December 5 and a brief surge of colder air behind it. Watching for a possible storm system around the middle of the period but timing uncertain, though odds would favor rain over snow as temperatures moderate.

DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 9-13)
Active Pacific jet stream will send another system toward the region by late in the period after a fair start. Temperatures near to above above normal.

9:29AM

DAYS 1-5 (NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 2)
High pressure brings fair weather today. A series of low pressure areas will bring periods of rain Tuesday and Wednesday. Thinking the timing of things is fast enough so we’re getting into a drier, windy, cooler regime later in the week as December gets underway.
TODAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 42-49. Wind W up to 10 MPH.
TONIGHT: Increasing clouds. Lows 25-32 interior, 32-37 elsewhere. Wind light variable.
TUESDAY: Cloudy. Periods of rain. Highs 42-49. Wind SE to S 5-15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY: Cloudy. Rain mainly in the afternoon. Lows 38-45. Highs 45-55, warmest southeastern areas.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy and windy. Lows 38-45. Highs 45-52 northwest, 52-60 southeast.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy and windy. Lows 30-38. Highs 38-45.

DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 3-7)
Mainly dry December 3-5 though may have to watch for a weak disturbance with a few snow showers sometime later December 4 or early December 5. Next storm threat comes late in the period but odds favor a Great Lakes track with rain more likely here. This entire period has a higher than average degree of uncertainly regarding timing and strength of systems. Temperatures near to slightly below normal to start the period then moderating.

DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 8-12)
Pacific jet stream should send 1 or 2 low pressure areas into this area with precipitation threats more likely to be rain than mix/snow. Temperatures near to above above normal.

2:14AM

DAYS 1-5 (NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 1)
Improved weather for this final day of the long Thanksgiving Weekend as we see sunshine, a seasonable chill, and a gusty breeze as low pressure offshore moves away and high pressure approaches. This high will move across the region tonight and Monday with tranquil weather. Our pattern is being dominated by a fairly active Pacific jet stream, however, and the next low pressure system will move in rapidly on Tuesday with another round of wet weather. We may get a break of sorts on Wednesday between systems, but a second low will track northwest of the region Thursday and though some of the region may miss out on the warmest of the air, areas to the south and east may get quite mild briefly Wednesday night or early Thursday before a front sweeps through from the west. But before any cold air can get in, the precipitation, which will fall as rain, will be gone.
TODAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 42-49. Wind NW 5-15 MPH gusting 20-25 MPH.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 22-27 interior valleys, 28-33 elsewhere. Wind light NW to W.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 42-49. Wind W up to 10 MPH.
MONDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds. Lows 25-32 interior, 32-37 elsewhere. Wind light variable.
TUESDAY: Cloudy. Periods of rain. Highs 42-49. Wind SE to S 5-15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Risk of rain showers during the day. Rain showers likely at night. Temperatures generally steady 42-49 but may rise into the 50s southeastern areas later at night.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with rain showers likely but should end with breaking clouds later. Temperatures 40s northwest, 50s southeast early, falling later.

DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 2-6)
Colder December 2-4 with a few snow showers especially December 2-3. Fair with moderating temperatures later in the period.

DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 7-11)
Pacific jet stream should send 1 or 2 low pressure areas into this area with precipitation threats more likely to be rain than mix/snow. Temperatures generally above normal.

11:30AM

DAYS 1-5 (NOVEMBER 26-30)
A trough over the region will transfer its energy to an offshore low today and Sunday. The unsettled weather today will shift offshore Sunday. Monday looks fair as high pressure dominates, but more unsettled weather will be quick to follow that on Tuesday and Wednesday.
TODAY: Mainly cloudy – few breaks of sun possible. Areas of fog dissipate. A couple periods of light rain possible. Highs 42-50. Wind N 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Lows 30-38. Wind N 5-15 MPH.
SUNDAY: Partly sunny. Highs 40-48. Wind NW 10-20 MPH.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows 24-32. Highs 44-52.
TUESDAY: Clouding up. PM rain. Lows 30-38. Highs 47-55.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Lows 38-45. Highs 46-53.

DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 1-5)
Rain to start the period then a drying trend. Temperatures above normal, but warmest to start.

DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 6-10)
No major cold expected. Minor to moderate storm systems to watch but odds favor rain/mix over snow at this point.