DAYS 1-5 (FEBRUARY 23-27)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’re in the midst of a drawn-out period of unsettled weather. First was a burst of snow to sleet, some freezing rain (except South Coast rain where it was milder), as a warm front tried to push into the region. The snow area held on longer with a weaker warm intrusion aloft, and allowed a bit more in the way of accumulation further east (inside I-95) to the north of I-90. This frontal boundary doesn’t really make it far, and it just ends up heading back to the south today anyway as surface cold air drains down from the north behind an initial weak wave of low pressure that passed by here. Next comes the frozen \/ freezing drizzle that will occur today due to a low level inversion – cold air with a light northeasterly air flow trapped below a warmer southeasterly air flow not too far above that, which keeps the moisture trapped near the ground and results in little droplets of water – liquid that freezes on contact with surfaces, or just frozen and falls as little ice grains. We’ll still have some episodic bursts of snow and sleet to the north, sleet and freezing rain south, and non-freezing rain (well south). With most main surfaces treated, we shouldn’t see too much trouble on the roads, but any untreated walkways and stairways, etc., can be slick, so use caution if you have to be out there. The next phase comes as another low pressure wave and frontal boundary push through from west to east this evening, with a little more substantial precipitation – mainly sleet and some snow in southern NH and northern MA, freezing rain to the south, but again with temperatures probably just above freezing it may be just liquid rain right along the South Coast. This batch of precipitation skedaddles pretty quickly overnight and an arctic cold front will be coming through on Friday, possibly accompanied by a snow shower or snow squall. Luckily, a gusty wind and very low dew point will help surfaces dry off without too much icing, but any areas that don’t dry off will quickly ice over if they are not already frozen, as we see a temperature drop during the day. While this arctic shot will be tame in comparison to the one on February 3-4, you’ll still feel it, especially Friday night, with temperatures dipping to the single digits above zero, but wind chill readings going well below zero with the help of a busy northwesterly wind. While the breeze keeps up somewhat into Saturday, it will not be as strong or gusty, and with at least partial sun shining from a higher angle, despite temperatures being well below normal for highs, it will feel somewhat more tolerable to be outside. We’ll have to watch for some snow showers to traverse the region Saturday afternoon though as a disturbance comes through in the northwesterly air flow. Temperatures moderate on Sunday, back to about normal levels, and a weak clipper low will move quickly through the region during the afternoon and evening hours with a round or two of precipitation probable, most likely falling as snow, but possibly some mix\/rain toward the South Coast, depending on the magnitude of the temperature moderation that day. In its wake, we’ll have a fair and seasonably chilly day on Monday, but clouds will already be on the increase before the day is over ahead of the next storm system in a continued active weather pattern…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TODAY: Cloudy. Freezing and\/or frozen drizzle. Periods of snow\/sleet north, sleet\/freezing rain south with rain well south. Temperatures fall slightly to 26-33. Wind NE to N up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TONIGHT: Overcast. A period of sleet and freezing rain, maybe just rain immediate coast, and may mix with snow higher elevations southwestern NH to north central MA with a minor accumulation (coating). Temperatures rise slightly to 28-35. Wind variable up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FRIDAY: Early to mid morning clouds with a passing snow shower possible, then mostly sunny. Highs 30-37 early, then falling into and through the 20s. Wind N-NW increasing to 15-25 MPH with higher gusts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FRIDAY NIGHT: Clear. Lows 4-11. Wind NW 15-25 MPH early, diminishing overnight. Wind chill below zero especially evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SATURDAY: Sunniest early, then lots of clouds with intervals of sunshine. Scattered snow showers midday-afternoon. Highs 21-28. Wind NW 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 15-22. Wind SW up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SUNDAY: Becoming mostly cloudy. Chance of snow\/mix\/rain midday on. Highs 30-37. Wind variable 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SUNDAY NIGHT: Clearing. Lows 20-27. Wind NW 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MONDAY: Sunshine followed by increasing clouds. Highs 35-42. Wind variable up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 6-10 (FEBRUARY 28 \u2013 MARCH 4)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Active pattern \u2013 watching low pressure areas to bring potential wintry precipitation threats February 28, March 2, and March 4. Temperatures near to below normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 11-15 (MARCH 5-9)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additional unsettled weather including another precipitation threat around the March 6-8 window. Temperatures near to below normal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DAYS 1-5 (FEBRUARY 23-27) We’re in the midst of a drawn-out period of unsettled weather. First was a burst of snow to sleet, some freezing rain (except South Coast rain where it was milder), as a warm front tried to push into the region. The snow area held on longer with a weaker warm intrusion … Continue reading Thursday February 23 2023 Forecast (6:47AM)<\/span>