DAYS 1-5 (JANUARY 5-9)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unsettled weather continues for 2 more days with a variety of conditions. Thankfully, the last bout of steadier rainfall which occurred late last night into the early hours of today occurred with surface temperatures safely well above freezing, preventing any icing issues. But with lots of low level moisture trapped under the elongated low as it continues to pass through our region, we can have drizzle (along with fog) at any time through tonight, and with a continued colder trend in temperature, some areas, particularly the interior higher elevations of southwestern NH and central MA, become more vulnerable to freezing drizzle\/fog, so we’ll have to watch surface temperatures closely as we go. Additionally, a potent disturbance associated with the old original low pressure area, representing the end of the elongated low pressure zone, has to move through here on Friday, and by then the temperatures will be marginal to cold enough to support snow, especially from the I-95 corridor westward, and it may fall heavy enough at a time that, while relatively minor in accumulation, can have a significant impact on the Friday afternoon commute – so be aware of that potential. Friday night, the system moves out, but leaving behind a coating of snow and likely just wet ground in coastal areas, temperatures falling below freezing will lead to icy conditions, so also keep that in mind if you have Friday evening \/ night plans, even into early Saturday. The weekend and Monday will feature quieter weather but with a more seasonable chill, especially Sunday, as the core of a chilly air mass will move through then. A low pressure system I was watching for a potential Monday impact appears that it will travel safely south of New England at that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TODAY: Overcast. Periods of drizzle and areas of fog. Glaze ice may form on untreated surfaces mainly southwestern NH and central MA higher elevations by late-day. Temperatures falling 40s to 30s. Wind NE up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TONIGHT: Overcast. Areas of fog. Spotty drizzle and freezing drizzle (where temperatures are 32 or lower). Lows 30-37, coldest in higher elevations of central MA and southwestern NH. Wind N under 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FRIDAY: Cloudy. Mix to snow develops west to east, may stay mixed with rain east of I-95. Snow accumulation of 1\/2 to 2 inches I-95 westward with spotty amounts up to 1\/2 inch possible to the east by the end of the day. Temperatures steady 30-37, coldest in higher elevations of central MA and southwestern NH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow flurries in the evening. Icy ground on any untreated surfaces. Lows 25-32. Wind N-NW 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SATURDAY: Sun and passing clouds. Highs 36-43. Wind NW 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 18-25. Wind N up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SUNDAY: Sun and high clouds. Highs 33-40. Wind NW 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 20-27. Wind W up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MONDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs 38-45. Wind SW up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 6-10 (JANUARY 10-14)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watching a potential weak disturbance with a few snow showers early in the period and potential impact from low pressure toward period’s end. Temperatures near to slightly above normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 11-15 (JANUARY 15-19)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With lower than average confidence I forecast a continuation of a similar pattern while we watch for the potential of more cold air showing up via Canada, with reservation. Not sure things line up to do that before the end of this period. With active Pacific jet stream flow we will have to keep an eye out for disturbances that are not seen well or timed well by guidance this far in advance especially as depicted crossing the continent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DAYS 1-5 (JANUARY 5-9) Unsettled weather continues for 2 more days with a variety of conditions. Thankfully, the last bout of steadier rainfall which occurred late last night into the early hours of today occurred with surface temperatures safely well above freezing, preventing any icing issues. But with lots of low level moisture trapped under … Continue reading Thursday January 5 2023 Forecast (7:39AM)<\/span>