DAYS 1-5 (JANUARY 11-15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our active pattern continues. But there are also changes ahead. But let’s go one step at a time, starting with a couple more tranquil days today and Friday. Weak high pressure in general control of our weather, but an inversion in the lower atmosphere is causing an extensive blanket of broken clouds that will limit sun today, and just when they start to thin out, some higher level clouds will arrive with a disturbance passing by the region. I’ve removed any chance of precipitation from the short-term forecast though as I don’t think that disturbance has the ability to do it. And while the day will be tranquil Friday, clouds will also dominate ahead of our next storm system. At least the air will remain on the mild side as the region deals with cleanup from the previous storm. River flooding will peak today in most areas in the wake of that storm, before it recedes a bit on Friday. But look out, because another significant storm is set to impact the region Friday night into Saturday. This low pressure area is set to take a somewhat similar track to its predecessor, into the Great Lakes region. This puts us on the warm side of the storm, but it’s not “warmth” that we need to worry about. There may be just enough cold air for brief snow in higher elevations of north central MA and southwestern NH, but less impactful than last time since its a brief period and also occurring outside of main commute time (late Friday night). Otherwise this will be a rain event, a little less in scope than the last one, with a more general 1 to 2 inch rainfall. However, any appreciable rainfall will just prolong any ongoing flooding. Additionally, another period of strong winds is anticipated, maybe a little less than the last event but still enough to result in some tree \/ property damage. As with the last event, the strongest winds will be near the coast. Unfortunately, we’re also looking at another round of coastal flooding, especially around the time of Saturday’s late morning \/ midday high tide. Astronomical tides are a little higher than they were in the last event. Hopefully, the slightly weaker nature of this event will be enough to compensate and not make the flooding any more extensive than the previous episode. We will have to monitor this closely during the event, but it’s wise for anybody potentially effected to be ready for similar flooding. Improving weather is due as we move through Saturday afternoon and night. But this time, instead of staying mild like in the wake of the storm before it, there is colder air to tap and deliver into the region as we move through the remainder of the holiday weekend Sunday and Monday. Dry weather will accompany the colder trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TODAY: Mostly cloudy to partly sunny. Highs 40-47. Highs 38-45. Wind W 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TONIGHT: Clearing. Lows 25-32. Wind W 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FRIDAY: Sun followed by clouds. Highs 40-47. Wind variable up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FRIDAY NIGHT: Cloudy. Rain develops, may start as snow north and west of Boston. Lows 33-40 early, rising overnight. Wind E-SE 5-15 MPH evening, SE 15-35 MPH with gusts above 40 MPH inland and above 50 MPH coast overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SATURDAY: Cloudy morning with rain likely. Breaking clouds afternoon. Highs 48-55. Wind SE-SW 15-35 MPH with higher gusts, especially early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 25-32. Wind W 15-25 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SUNDAY: Partly sunny. Highs 35-42. Wind W 15-25 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 21-28. Wind W 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MONDAY (MLK JR DAY): Mostly sunny. Highs 33-40. Wind N up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 6-10 (JANUARY 16-20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Colder weather pattern with temperatures near to below normal. Storm threats January 16 and 20, the first most likely a snow event for most or all of the region. The one later in the period TBD for regionwide precip-type and other details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 11-15 (JANUARY 21-25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One or two opportunities for passing storms to deliver precipitation as the pattern remains active, but also colder. This increases opportunities for additional snowfall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DAYS 1-5 (JANUARY 11-15) Our active pattern continues. But there are also changes ahead. But let’s go one step at a time, starting with a couple more tranquil days today and Friday. Weak high pressure in general control of our weather, but an inversion in the lower atmosphere is causing an extensive blanket of broken … Continue reading Thursday January 11 2024 Forecast (7:38AM)<\/span>