DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 18-22)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A stormy Monday starts this week before Christmas. A well-advertised storm system will move up from the south, with the center of low pressure basically traveling up the Connecticut River Valley during this afternoon. Steadiest rain this morning becomes more showery this afternoon with a general 1 to 3 inch rainfall for the region. Strongest wind gusts from the southeast and south will be around through early afternoon before the wind shifts to the southwest and, while still strong and gusty, the top gusts should be behind us. Coastal flooding will be minor to moderate around the high tide time at midday, most notable along the South Coast. As the storm moves away, we stay breezy into tonight, but dry weather returns. Overnight temperatures should stay above freezing so I’m not concerned about any freezing of leftover puddles and surfaces that don’t dry out quickly. Tuesday, we’ll have upper level low pressure crossing the region, with cooler weather and a chance of a few rain and snow showers, but no big deal. The weather Wednesday through Friday will be governed by high pressure with dry and seasonably chilly weather. A blocking pattern will result in low pressure sitting offshore to our east, but indications are that other than the wind turning more northeast Thursday and\/or Friday, and some coastal cloud potential, that the system will not have any significant impact on our weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TODAY: Overcast through midday with rain, heavy at times, and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy with additional rain showers during the afternoon but breaks of sun are also possible. Highs 57-64. Wind SE 15-35 MPH with gusts above 40 MPH inland and above 50 MPH coastal areas, shifting to S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MONDAY NIGHT: Variably cloudy. Lows 34-41. Wind SW 15-25 MPH, higher gusts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TUESDAY: Variably cloudy. Chance of rain showers except mix\/snow showers possible in some higher elevations. Highs 38-45. Wind W 10-20 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 22-29. Wind WNW 10-20 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs 37-44. Wind NW 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 21-28. Wind N 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs 36-43. Wind N-NE 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 21-28. Wind N-NE 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FRIDAY: Partly sunny. Highs 35-42. Wind N-NE 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 23-27)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blocking breaks down and a more zonal flow takes over the pattern. Disturbance may bring a few rain and snow showers on December 23. High pressure brings fair, milder weather for Christmas Eve \/ Christmas Day. Watching for a more significant precipitation event, probably rain, later in the period as low pressure approaches from the southwest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 28 – JANUARY 1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storm system may be nearby early in the period then quieter again. No major cold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 18-22) A stormy Monday starts this week before Christmas. A well-advertised storm system will move up from the south, with the center of low pressure basically traveling up the Connecticut River Valley during this afternoon. Steadiest rain this morning becomes more showery this afternoon with a general 1 to 3 inch rainfall … Continue reading Monday December 18 2023 Forecast (7:37AM)<\/span>