5:15PM<\/p>\n
The storm’s over, and some people are still digging out, especially in snow band areas of Essex County MA, the clear snow jackpot area. Other than these very high amounts, the snow forecast worked out pretty much as expected.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, first to the coldest night in a long while here as pure Arctic air comes across the region, aided by a new snow cover. Perfect conditions for a night of many below zero readings. If you have pipes prone to freezing, please take precautions tonight, if possible, to prevent this.<\/p>\n
It stays very cold into Saturday but a temperature recovery above 20 during the day, maybe even to 30 in some areas, will make it feel much nicer than the night previous. Fair weather is expected.<\/p>\n
Our pattern of quick changing weather continues Sunday as clouds roll in ahead of the next storm system. This one is expected to travel west of New England and drag warm air up from the south, producing rain here Sunday night and early Monday. But behind this storm awaits a fresh batch of Arctic air. An extremely sharp temperature drop is possible during Monday afternoon and night, with the potential for a flash freeze of rain-soaked areas. More on this later…<\/p>\n
The core of Arctic air will move in on Tuesday, and this may be accompanied by snow showers and possible snow squalls. What is a certainty is gusty winds and air temperatures staying in the teens during the day.<\/p>\n
High pressure ridges just south of the region Wednesday, and after a frigid start it will attempt to moderate a little bit during the day. The weather will be dry and bright.<\/p>\n
The next event looks like a wave of low pressure bringing a chance of snow late Thursday to early Friday. Too early to gauge the magnitude of this potential snow maker.<\/p>\n
Updated forecast for southeastern New England…<\/p>\n
TONIGHT: Clear. Extreme cold. Lows -20 to -10 rural areas, -10 to 0 elsewhere. Wind NW to W 10-20 MPH with higher gusts, diminishing late. Wind chill values to around or below -20 at times.<\/p>\n
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the 20s. Wind W 10-20 MPH.<\/p>\n
SATURDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds. Temperatures steady in the 20s. Wind SW 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n
SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the afternoon. Late day highs reach the 40s. Wind SW to S 10-20 MPH.<\/p>\n
MONDAY: Early rain, then sun\/clouds with a late day snow flurry possible. Temperatures fall from near 50 to near 20.<\/p>\n
TUESDAY: Variably cloudy. Chance of snow showers and snow squalls. Lows 0-10. Highs 10-20.<\/p>\n
WEDNESDAY: Sunny. Lows -10 to 0. Highs 20-30.<\/p>\n
THURSDAY: Increasing clouds. Chance of snow at night. Lows 10-20. Highs 25-35.<\/p>\n
FRIDAY: Chance of snow early followed by clearing. Lows 15-25. Highs 25-35.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
5:15PM The storm’s over, and some people are still digging out, especially in snow band areas of Essex County MA, the clear snow jackpot area. Other than these very high amounts, the snow forecast worked out pretty much as expected. Looking ahead, first to the coldest night in a long while here as pure Arctic … Continue reading Swing Time<\/span>