3:03AM original discussion<\/p>\n
11:59AM edit for time period and final snow amounts<\/p>\n
You know that classic video game, Pac-Man? Think of Pac-Man as the dry air coming in from the north and west, eating away at the edges of the developing ocean monster. This has been the basis of the sharp drop off in forecast snow totals as you move inland away from the coast. We’ve been seeing this play out in the early stages of part 2 of the weekend snow event, as dry air has been making it very difficult for snow from the leftover frontal snow band to reach the ground, and will continue to do so with the western flank of the developing storm. The moisture will finally become enough to throw accumulating snow into the region, but again with a very sharp gradient. There is basically no change to the amounts posted in the last update, though with the dry air in play, it’s possible that a few of these amounts may not be reached. The wind will be a more significant factor in the storm, with gusts in the 45-55 MPH range from the north to northwest as the storm bombs out over the water while passing not that far east of New England. The strong and gusty winds will continue through Sunday night and well into Presidents Day Monday before relaxing. Dry air which completely takes over and shuts the snow off during Sunday afternoon (lastly on Cape Cod where some ocean-effect snow will linger) will dominate the region Sunday night through Monday.<\/p>\n
The next weather system arrives Tuesday with a chance of some light snow\/mix\/rain and as it wraps up in eastern Canada it drags more cold air for midweek which will also be windy.<\/p>\n
Watching yet another low pressure area which may bring snow\/mix to the region by Friday night and Saturday.<\/p>\n
Updated forecast for southeastern New England…<\/p>\n
THIS AFTERNOON: Snow gradually tapers off from west to east in eastern areas while to the west clouds may thin and break to allow partial sun. Final snow accumulations ranging from 1-4 inches inland to 4-8 inches coast, highest amounts RI and parts of SE MA especially the coastline and Cape Cod. Temperatures steady 20-25. Wind N to NNW 15-35 MPH with gusts 35-55 MPH, strongest along the coast. Blowing and drifting snow.<\/p>\n
TONIGHT: Clearing west to east. Lows 14-19. Wind NW 15-30 MPH with higher gusts. Wind chill below 10 at times.<\/p>\n
MONDAY – PRESIDENTS DAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 30-35. Wind NW 15-30 MPH.<\/p>\n
TUESDAY: Clouding over. PM snow\/mix to rain. Low 20. High 42.<\/p>\n
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. Scattered PM snow showers. Low 18. High 30.<\/p>\n
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy. Isolated AM snow showers. Low 13. High 33.<\/p>\n
FRIDAY: Sunny start, cloudy finish, chance of snow at night. Low 11. High 34.<\/p>\n
SATURDAY: Cloudy. Chance of snow. Low 21. High 35.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
3:03AM original discussion 11:59AM edit for time period and final snow amounts You know that classic video game, Pac-Man? Think of Pac-Man as the dry air coming in from the north and west, eating away at the edges of the developing ocean monster. This has been the basis of the sharp drop off in forecast … Continue reading Sunday AM Update<\/span>