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A cold front will sweep across the region from west to east today as low pressure passes north of the region. A line of rain showers will accompany this front as it cuts into briefly milder air over the region, replacing it with a new surge of cold that will be felt somewhat modestly at first tonight and Sunday, then more boldly Sunday night and Monday as a surge of true Arctic air arrives. Strong March sunshine Monday will make it feel a little less cold than it would have in the days of lower sun angle. The time frame of Tuesday night and Wednesday continues to be the focus point for a Winter storm (yes I know it’s Spring). There is pretty much no doubt that a monster storm will be forming off the East Coast. What is yet to be worked out is the details of the rate of intensification and the storm track, which will make all the difference in the world here regarding impact of snow and wind. So instead of outline the various scenarios (you’ve seen them a hundred times on TV anyway), just remain aware that a significant winter storm is possible during this time. I will get a little more detailed on tomorrow’s blog post about what I expect to happen. But as a heads up, it’s safe to prepare for plowable snow in most of southeastern New England Tuesday night into Wednesday. After the storm threat, the end of next week looks milder.<\/p>\n
Updated forecast for southeastern New England…<\/p>\n
TODAY: Variably cloudy. Passing rain showers through mid afternoon from west to east. Highs around 50. Wind S 10-20 MPH, shifting to W, with gusts up to 30 MPH possible.<\/p>\n
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 25-30. Wind W 10-20 MPH, gusty early, diminishing late.<\/p>\n
SUNDAY: Partly sunny. Highs 35-40. Wind NW 10-20 MPH with higher gusts possible.<\/p>\n
SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 10-15. Wind NW 10-20 MPH, higher gusts likely.<\/p>\n
MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 25-30. Wind NW 10-20 MPH, higher gusts possible.<\/p>\n
TUESDAY: Increasing clouds. Snow likely at night. Low 10. High 30.<\/p>\n
WEDNESDAY: Cloudy. Snow and wind likely. Low 20. High 30.<\/p>\n
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy. Low 20. High 40.<\/p>\n
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Low 30. High 55.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
9:59AM A cold front will sweep across the region from west to east today as low pressure passes north of the region. A line of rain showers will accompany this front as it cuts into briefly milder air over the region, replacing it with a new surge of cold that will be felt somewhat modestly … Continue reading Weekend Update<\/span>