This is largely the same post as the previous one, but edited to update for time periods, add a threat of some freezing rain to Monday evening, and lower Tuesday’s temperatures a bit. A few minor changes are made in the discussion below……………………………..<\/p>\n
12:43AM<\/p>\n
An active week of weather leads off with a warm front moving into the region Monday, the mild air behind it overrunning the cold air in place, resulting in a period of snow and mixed precipitation developing from southwest to northeast during the day Monday lasting into the evening. Though snow amounts will be generally light (mostly under 3 inches), some slippery travel is possible for the Monday afternoon \/ evening commute and for a few more hours into the night, especially across interior RI up through eastern MA into southern NH. Some freezing rain may take place along the changeover line mainly south and west of Boston during the evening hours, so be aware that a coating of glaze may take place in some areas.<\/p>\n
The warm front responsible for the wintry precipitation Monday will slog slowly northward during Tuesday, which will become slightly milder from south to north. The front’s movement will be very slow, so the mild air is going to struggle to reach areas north of the Mass Pike. I\u2019m not expecting much additional precipitation on Tuesday at this point, but with the front not too far away, it\u2019s always possible a few areas of light rain and drizzle (as it will be milder aloft) may occur. So expect clouds to rule more than anything. If a few areas of rain\/drizzle take place, they would be most likely to occur during the early nighttime hours.<\/p>\n
By Wednesday, as a strong cold front approaches from the west but doesn’t quite make it into the region during the day, expect a stronger push of warmer air from the south and southwest. It\u2019s not impossible that some areas may approach or reach 60, and much of the day should be rain-free, as it looks like the cold front\u2019s timing would bring most of the wet weather, possibly a ribbon of heavy rain including thunderstorms, through from west to east during the evening and nighttime hours.<\/p>\n
The cold front should be moving offshore during Thursday, which will transition back to colder weather via a strong west wind and possibly a few lingering rain or snow showers.<\/p>\n
The first 3 days of February (Friday-Sunday) look cold and there is a shot of a winter weather event in there as well. There are far too many variations on medium range computer guidance to even attempt any detail here yet, but will make a best-guess for now and then fine-tune as it gets closer.<\/p>\n
Forecast for southeastern New England (southern NH, eastern MA, RI)\u2026<\/p>\n
MONDAY: Thickening overcast. Snow developing from west to east during the afternoon through dusk except mixed snow\/rain South Coast and rain on the Islands. Highs 30-35 except some upper 30s on the Islands. Wind light variable eventually becoming SE to E up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n
MONDAY NIGHT: Overcast. Snow, sleet, and some freezing rain, especially south and west of Boston, with liquid rain outer Cape Cod through the Islands, all ending from west to east around midnight. Snow accumulation in mix areas of less than 1 inch, 1-2 inches elsewhere. Temperatures rising slowly through the 30s. Wind light SE shifting to S.<\/p>\n
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of drizzle and light rain at times mainly northern MA and southern NH, especially late day\/evening. Highs 35-45 north to south. Wind light S.<\/p>\n
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. A line of showers and possible thunderstorms west to east at night. Low 40. High 60.<\/p>\n
THURSDAY: Variably cloudy. Chance of rain and snow showers. Temperatures falling through the 50s overnight and the 40s during the day to the 30s at night.<\/p>\n
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Low 20. High 29.<\/p>\n
SATURDAY: Cloudy. Chance of snow. Low 18. High 28.<\/p>\n
SUNDAY: Clearing. Low 18. High 31.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This is largely the same post as the previous one, but edited to update for time periods, add a threat of some freezing rain to Monday evening, and lower Tuesday’s temperatures a bit. A few minor changes are made in the discussion below…………………………….. 12:43AM An active week of weather leads off with a warm front … Continue reading The Week Ahead (Update)<\/span>