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The final days of December, and of the year 2013, will feature some changing weather, but not likely any major storms, and some varying temperatures including some very cold air. As 2014 gets underway, we’ll have to watch for a little New Year’s Day snow.<\/p>\n
Since there is some model uncertainty with the passage of storm systems, this forecast will be worded cautiously and simply, with low to moderate confidence, and will be fine-tuned over time.<\/p>\n
Thursday, a weak area of low pressure will move in from the west and start to redevelop off the coast. Enough mild air should work in for mix to rain over the South Coast of MA and RI, Cape Cod, and the South Shore of MA. Elsewhere, some snow is expected, especially from late morning into late afternoon, with minor accumulations at best.<\/p>\n
Friday will be governed by an area of high pressure that will bring dry and chilly weather.<\/p>\n
Cloudiness is expected Saturday as warm air comes in at high levels and it also warms somewhat at the surface.<\/p>\n
By Sunday, a low pressure area will track up along or just off the Northeast Coast, but with mild air in place, rain is more likely than snow. The timing of the precipitation will depend on the speed of the low pressure area. Not sure how this works out just yet.<\/p>\n
The final 2 days of 2013 Monday-Tuesday look quite cold with a blast of Arctic Air. More details to come about the weather for New Year’s Eve, which looks quite cold.<\/p>\n
The first day of 2014 looks like it may be a bit white as a clipper system brings a chance of snow.<\/p>\n
Detailed forecast for southeastern New England (southern NH, eastern MA, and RI)…<\/p>\n
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Lows 10-18. Wind light variable.<\/p>\n
THURSDAY: Partial sun eastern MA morning, otherwise mainly cloudy. A period of precipitation late morning through late afternoon, mainly snow NW of Boston, mix\/rain to the southeast with greatest rain threat South Coast of MA\/RI, Cape Cod, and South Shore of MA. Snow accumulation NW of Boston generally less than 1 inch but a few areas of 1-2 inches possible. Highs 30-35 NW of Boston, 35-40 elsewhere. Wind SE up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n
THURSDAY NIGHT: Slow clearing. Watch for black ice on untreated surfaces. Lows 20-25. Wind variable shifting to NW 10-20 MPH.<\/p>\n
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 30-35. Wind W 10-20 MPH with higher gusts.<\/p>\n
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. Low 22. High 44.<\/p>\n
SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy. A period of rain, mix far inland. Low 33. High 40.<\/p>\n
MONDAY: Partly sunny. Chance of snow showers. Temperature falls to 20s.<\/p>\n
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny. Low 10. High 25.<\/p>\n
WEDNESDAY – NEW YEAR’S DAY: Cloudy. Chance of snow. Low 18. High 28.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
7:07PM The final days of December, and of the year 2013, will feature some changing weather, but not likely any major storms, and some varying temperatures including some very cold air. As 2014 gets underway, we’ll have to watch for a little New Year’s Day snow. Since there is some model uncertainty with the passage … Continue reading Winding Wind-Down<\/span>