DAYS 1-5 (MAY 13-17)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pattern transition continues on both the large scale and more regional scale. On the larger scale, the blocking pattern continues to unravel, as high pressure that was north of us sinks southeastward heading for a position more to our east in the next few days, while the low pressure area that hung out to our south drifts westward into the southeastern US, destined to weaken and then drift northward, with some of its remnant moisture reaching us in the form of clouds at times this weekend and a shower \/ thunderstorm threat Monday ahead of an approaching cold front before that front pushes offshore Tuesday announcing a westerly (zonal) flow having taken over. Backing up though, to today again. We have a lot of stratus clouds in place, even more widespread than yesterday morning, absent only in sections of northwestern Middlesex County, northeastern Worcester County, and a portion adjacent southern NH. Like yesterday, we will see erosion of this cloud deck as the strong May sun works on it from above, mixing the air. Where this will be incomplete and slowest to occur will be along the South Coast this time, as our surface winds will be turning more southerly, but again not a bad day overall for most of the region – with a decent warm-up away from the coastline and especially where the sun does shine. Saturday, our wind flow will be more southwesterly, before going back a bit more southerly on Sunday. As mentioned yesterday, this means that Saturday will likely be the warmest day of the weekend for most, by a few degrees, with a bit more influence from the ocean water to our south by Sunday. My feeling is that while we have a shower threat both Saturday and Sunday, it’s minimal and mainly for interior locations. We’re essentially looking at a dry weekend in terms of rainfall, but one in which you will feel an up-tick in humidity levels since it’s been so dry lately. That humidity will peak on Monday ahead of the aforementioned cold front before it crashes behind the front on Tuesday. We may not see total sunshine Tuesday though as there will be a pool of cooler air moving across the region aloft, and this sets the stage for clouds to pop up, triggered by the sun’s heating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TODAY: Mostly cloudy then increasing sun north to south although South Coast hangs onto clouds much of day. Highs 61-68 shoreline, 69-76 inland except 77-84 interior valleys. Wind SE-S up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows 53-60. Wind S-SW up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SATURDAY: Sun\/cloud mix. Remote chance of an isolated afternoon shower inland locations. Highs 70-77 coastal plain except cooler South Coast, 78-85 inland with warmest in valley areas west and north of Boston. Wind SW 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 53-60. Wind S up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SUNDAY: Partly sunny. Remote chance of an isolated shower inland locations. Highs 75-82 inland, cooler coastal areas. Wind S 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SUNDAY NIGHT: Variably cloudy. Patchy fog. More humid. Lows 55-62. Wind S 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MONDAY: Variably cloudy. Chance of showers and possible thunderstorms. Humid. Highs 76-83 except cooler South Coast Wind S-SW 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MONDAY NIGHT: Variably cloudy. Chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm evening. Lows 51-58. Wind W 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs 70-77. Wind W 10-20 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 6-10 (MAY 18-22)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking for a west-to-east larger scale pattern which should bring fair and seasonably cooler weather May 18-19. It tries to warm up after that but a frontal boundary may be hanging around the region with at least some cloudiness. The pattern still looks dry with not a lot of moisture available for rainfall, so any threat of rain should be minimal as it stands now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 11-15 (MAY 23-27)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No significant changes to the pattern are anticipated going into late May. Looking for no big temperature extremes and a tendency to be on the drier side, but will keep an eye out for any blocking to return and change things up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DAYS 1-5 (MAY 13-17) The pattern transition continues on both the large scale and more regional scale. On the larger scale, the blocking pattern continues to unravel, as high pressure that was north of us sinks southeastward heading for a position more to our east in the next few days, while the low pressure area … Continue reading Friday May 13 2022 Forecast (7:28AM)<\/span>