DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 23-27)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The long-advertised storm is in progress, and behaving as expected with no surprises thrown at us. Expect some coastal flooding and additional wind damage with potential power outages especially in RI and eastern MA to the NH Seacoast region where wind gusts are strongest through mid morning, with coastal flooding issues through the late morning high tide cycle. The lull is on the way and then we get one or two more rounds of rain squalls in the area this afternoon as the cold front extending from rapidly deepening low pressure in the Great Lakes passes by. As the low lifts into eastern Canada through tonight, an arctic boundary will pass by and may produce some snow showers and even a brief snow squall in some areas. While we miss a widespread flash freeze due to the wind’s ability to dry many surfaces before temperatures fall rapidly below freezing, we still will have icy patches and also some scattered coatings of snow which can also briefly slick up some surfaces. But the ongoing wind and much drier air should sublimate much of the ice into morning – but use caution regardless. Wind chill becomes the deal for Saturday, and while most of the region is dry with just a slight chance of a passing snow flurry, the South Coast will see some ocean-effect snow which likely delivers a small accumulation. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day continue to be generally dry and quite cold, though the wind will start to settle down moving through Christmas Day and any lingering ocean effect snow showers will push away from the South Coast, leaving only the slightest chance of a snow flurry from Great Lakes snow shower remnants. High pressure brings dry and chilly weather Monday, and a weak disturbance may produce a few snow showers Tuesday as it moves through from west to east.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TODAY: Overcast morning with rain and embedded heavier rain showers with a slight chance of thunder, diminishing from southwest to northeast. Mostly cloudy midday and early afternoon with isolated showers and even a break of sun possible. Then heavier clouds and 1 or 2 rounds of moderate to heavy rain showers moving through from southwest to northeast through mid afternoon, again a slight chance of thunder. Clouds may break for a glimpse of sun, especially near and west of I-95, prior to sunset. Snow showers are possible central MA, southwestern NH, and eastern CT late day. Highs 53-60 this morning, falling to the 40s this afternoon. Wind SE 15-35 MPH, gusts 40+ MPH inland, 50+ MPH coastal areas, diminishing for a while, then shifting to SW at similar speeds but a shorter period of strong gusts through mid afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TONIGHT: Variably cloudy evening with snow showers possible \u2013 minor accumulation may occur. Rapid icing over of any wet surfaces. Partly cloudy overnight with additional snow showers developing South Coast. Lows 12-19. Wind SW 15-30 MPH with higher gusts. Wind chill below 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SATURDAY: Sun\/cloud mix. Isolated to scattered snow showers possible, especially South Coast. Snow accumulation of up to 2 inches island and up to 1 inch South Coast. Highs 20-27. Wind SW 15-25 MPH, higher gusts. Wind chill around 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SATURDAY NIGHT (CHRISTMAS EVE): Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers, but additional scattered snow showers in the South Coast region. Lows 12-19. Wind WSW 10-20 MPH. Wind chill below 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SUNDAY (CHRISTMAS): Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers. Highs 23-30. Wind W 5-15 MPH, higher gusts. Wind chill below 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SUNDAY NIGHT: Clear. Lows 12-19. Wind W 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MONDAY: Sunny. Highs 26-33. Wind W up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 13-20. Wind WSW up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TUESDAY: Partly sunny. Chance of snow showers. Highs 28-35. Wind SW 5-15 MPH shifting to NW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 28 – JANUARY 1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quiet and cold middle of next week followed by moderation in temperature as we approach the change of year. May see wet weather to greet 2023, based on current timing and a more progressive Pacific-driven pattern evolving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 11-15 (JANUARY 2-6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May start with a bit of wet weather then drier and a cool down followed by moderation again and potential unsettled weather by the end of the period. Far too soon for any detail, but the overall pattern looks somewhat benign for early January.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 23-27) The long-advertised storm is in progress, and behaving as expected with no surprises thrown at us. Expect some coastal flooding and additional wind damage with potential power outages especially in RI and eastern MA to the NH Seacoast region where wind gusts are strongest through mid morning, with coastal flooding issues … Continue reading Friday December 23 2022 Forecast (8:50AM)<\/span>