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SUMMARY…
\nThis update will be basically the same discussion as the previous with a few tweaks as not much has changed in what was expected. Small snowflake size and a fairly lasting lull in snow for most areas will result in less accumulation than would have been seen if the storm had normal flake size and no lull. <\/p>\n
Winter storm warning for the entire WHW forecast area until 1PM Sunday.
\nBlizzard warning for southeastern NH and eastern MA counties 7PM Saturday to 1PM Sunday. <\/p>\n
Clipper system arrived as scheduled this afternoon, getting part 1 of the event underway. Redevelopment is going to take place offshore with rapid intensification. This will lead to the wind part of the system during part 2, along with additional snow and the added aspect of blowing snow due to strong wind for Sunday morning, with blowing snow continuing through Sunday night and even into Monday long after the falling snow is gone.<\/p>\n
The next storm threat late Tuesday to early Wednesday will result from a fast-moving low pressure system likely to pass offshore of New England. Leaning toward a light to moderate snow event from this but plenty of time to work out details. More dry and cold weather is expected later next week but quickly moving systems mean that the next threat of snow arrives by Saturday.<\/p>\n
SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND FORECAST\u2026
\nTONIGHT: Overcast with widespread snow evening, then a break with only isolated snow showers much of RI and MA as some snow continues across southeastern NH, then snow redevelops all areas toward dawn. Temperatures fall from the 20s to the 10s. Wind light SE to E early then shifting to NE to N and increasing to 15-35 MPH with gusts above 40 MPH inland and above 50 MPH coast by morning.
\nSUNDAY: Overcast through midday with snow, heaviest in northeastern MA and southeastern NH. Blizzard conditions in the warning area. Snow ending west to east afternoon with thinning clouds and some sun emerging. Total snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches, but areas of greater than 8 inches possible mainly near the coast north of Boston including eastern Essex County MA into southeastern NH. Temperatures falling from the 10s to under 10. Wind N to NW 25-35 MPH with gust 45-55 MPH inland, 25-35 MPH with gusts 55-65 MPH coastal areas. Wind chill frequently below 0.
\nSUNDAY NIGHT: Clearing. Lows -10 to +5, coldest well northwest of Boston, least cold near the coast. Wind NW 15-35 MPH with higher gusts. Blowing snow. Wind chill -10 to -25 at times.
\nMONDAY \u2013 PRESIDENTS DAY: Sunny. Highs around 10. Wind NW 15-30 MPH and gusty. Additional blowing snow. Wind chill below 0, down to -15 at times.
\nTUESDAY: Increasing clouds. Snow at night. Low 0. High 20.
\nWEDNESDAY: Morning snow. Afternoon clearing. Low 15. High 25.
\nTHURSDAY: Sunny. Low 0. High 20.
\nFRIDAY: Sunny. Low 0. High 20.
\nSATURDAY: Cloudy. Chance of snow. Low 10. High 30.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
5:23PM SUMMARY… This update will be basically the same discussion as the previous with a few tweaks as not much has changed in what was expected. Small snowflake size and a fairly lasting lull in snow for most areas will result in less accumulation than would have been seen if the storm had normal flake … Continue reading Weekend Update #2<\/span>