DAYS 1-5 (FEBRUARY 16-20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The snow portion of our winter storm is about over – with the final flakes in northeastern portions of our region being replaced by sleet and freezing rain. Elsewhere, we have rain falling, and in many parts of the region, except near the coast, it’s falling as freezing rain. A gradual warming during the day will shrink this freezing rain area, but it may never warm enough to end it in some interior sections from Worcester County MA into southern NH. These areas will see up to 1\/2 inch of ice accretion which can lead to tree damage and power outages. Cold air damming has most of the region in an inversion, keeping increasing winds later on above the ground, but coastal areas will lose this inversion sooner with east winds shifting more southerly, somewhat gusty in these areas, eventually to go to west by evening as the axis of low pressure shifts to the north. While our rainfall pattern becomes more spotty and takes on the characteristic of waves of showers, some heavy, these can bring stronger wind gusts down to the surface over the Cape and Islands. Elseswhere, besides the aforementioned icing issues, the snow that fell will be absorbing rainfall and will become more difficult to move. And unmoved, water-logged snow is set to become solid ice tonight and for several days as we get a blast of cold air behind the departing storm. I still think a little wrap-around frozen precipitation can occur at the tail end this evening, but this will not have a notable impact where it occurs (mainly southern NH). The big story will be the powerful wind gusts tonight through Monday, in the 45 to 60 MPH range. This leads to additional tree damage and power outages in some areas. The wind will ease only slightly Tuesday – a gusty day but less powerful, and both Monday and Tuesday will feature below normal temperatures with highs in the 20s, so this will preserve our newly formed ice block. \ud83d\ude09 … Wednesday will be another cold day, but more tranquil as high pressure replaces the northwest air flow of the previous two days. Then, attention turns to Thursday’s storm threat. The key for this event is the track of a low pressure area developing down the coast. This system takes on more of a “classic” look as it forms and moves seaward, and at this point I am still leaning more toward a side-swipe rather than a direct hit. Further elaboration on this system will begin with tomorrow’s update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TODAY: Overcast. Precipitation continues \u2013 transition from freezing rain to non-freezing rain works from South Coast into the I-90 belt but takes longest in valleys, sleet to freezing rain in areas to the north with a lower chance of getting to non-freezing rain, resulting in additional sleet accumulation and ice accretion. Rain may taper to just drizzle \/ few showers southeastern MA and RI for a time during the afternoon hours. Highs 30-37 southern NH & interior MA, 38-45 eastern coastal MA & RI, 45-52 Cape Cod \/ Martha\u2019s Vineyard \/ Nantucket. Wind E to SE 5-15 MPH coastal areas, a few higher gusts, variable under 10 MPH inland areas, briefly becoming S 10-20 MPH Cape Cod region where stronger gusts are possible, and variable 5-15 MPH elsewhere before shifting to W from west to east end of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TONIGHT: Cloudy evening with one more burst of widespread rain showers except potential icing interior elevated valley locations early evening and potential sleet\/snow showers late evening, favoring north central MA and southern NH. Breaking clouds overnight. Lows 15-22. Wind W to NW increasing to 15-25 MPH, higher gusts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MONDAY (PRESIDENTS DAY): Sun\/cloud mix. Slight chance of a passing snow flurry. Highs 25-32. Wind NW 15-30 MPH, gusts 35-55 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MONDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 11-18. Wind NW 15-25 MPH, higher gusts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TUESDAY: Partly sunny. Highs 21-28. Wind NW 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 8-15. wind NW 5-15 MPH, diminishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 26-33. Wind N up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Increasing high clouds. Lows 10-17. Wind N up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THURSDAY: Thickening overcast. Snow possible, favoring eastern and southern areas. Highs 21-28. Wind NE 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 6-10 (FEBRUARY 21-25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A little quieter this period with one minor system bringing potential snow showers mid period, otherwise dry weather and below normal temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 11-15 (FEBRUARY 26 \u2013 MARCH 2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
February 26-27 and March 1-2 are current watch periods for potential winter storm impacts. Temperatures below normal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DAYS 1-5 (FEBRUARY 16-20) The snow portion of our winter storm is about over – with the final flakes in northeastern portions of our region being replaced by sleet and freezing rain. Elsewhere, we have rain falling, and in many parts of the region, except near the coast, it’s falling as freezing rain. A gradual … Continue reading Sunday February 16 2025 Forecast (9:01AM)<\/span>