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SUMMARY…
\nFocusing on the weekend for this update, as this is where I have the most confidence. An inverted trough extending northwestward from an offshore storm will focus moisture with enough cold air in place for snow today. Where it started as rain south of Boston it will transition to snow there by afternoon. Minor accumulations are expected (generally under 3 inches) especially on unpaved surfaces, through early evening before it exits north to south tonight. By Sunday, any early clouds will depart and we’ll be left with sunshine but a chill in the air (though the sun itself will feel warmer) as a small area of high pressure moves in. Looking ahead, a couple of systems will pass through the region as March ends, bringing lots of clouds and a few rain\/snow showers Monday and Tuesday. April should begin fairly nice on Wednesday between systems. But another low pressure area will approach Thursday with clouds returning and eventual wet weather, this time mild enough for rain. With much less confidence in timing and details I do think we’ll see variable temperatures and unsettled weather heading through Friday and Saturday, probably mild Friday and colder Saturday. I’ll give that period my best shot for now and fine tune later.<\/p>\n
SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND FORECAST…
\nTHIS AFTERNOON: Overcast with snow of varying intensity, some rain\/snow mix early South Coast then snow. Temperatures steady in the 30s. Wind N 5-15 MPH.
\nTHIS EVENING: Cloudy with snow continuing early then tapering off north to south. Accumulation of 1\/2 to 2 inches most areas, locally over 2 inches possible, mainly on unpaved surfaces. Temperatures fall to around 30. Wind N 5-15 MPH and gusty.
\nOVERNIGHT: Clearing north to south. Lows in the 20s. Wind N 5-15 MPH.
\nSUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs around 40. Wind NW to W 5-15 MPH.
\nMONDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of very light snow early then chance of late day rain showers. Low 30. High 45.
\nTUESDAY: Variably cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Low 25. High 40.
\nWEDNESDAY: Partly sunny. Low 30. High 50.
\nTHURSDAY: Cloudy. PM rain. Low 35. High 45.
\nFRIDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Low 40. High 55.
\nSATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain or snow showers. Low 35. High 45.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
11:47AM SUMMARY… Focusing on the weekend for this update, as this is where I have the most confidence. An inverted trough extending northwestward from an offshore storm will focus moisture with enough cold air in place for snow today. Where it started as rain south of Boston it will transition to snow there by afternoon. … Continue reading Saturday Snow, Sunday Sun<\/span>