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DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 17-21)
\nWide area of overrunning snow this morning and midday brings several inches of accumulation before a combination of warming aloft from south to north and a tapering off of precipitation from west to east puts an end to that. After that, just areas of light rain\/drizzle, which will freeze on snowcover and other surfaces over the interior as temperatures struggle to reach or exceed freezing during the day. Eventually, it warms up overnight and that means a round of rain showers will accompany a cold front that will cross the region Sunday. Behind this front, another shot of cold air will freeze anything up that is on the ground, so make sure all areas you want clear are done by midday on Sunday. The first few days of next week look dry, starting out cold then moderating to a more seasonable level.
\nTODAY: Overcast. Snow in the morning changing to rain\/drizzle south to north except freezing rain away from the coast by midday before ending. Parts of the region may see the precipitation end before a change can take place, however. Snow accumulation before 1-3 inches South Coast and Cape Cod, 3-6 inches I-95 corridor to the I-495 belt, 5-8 inches north central MA and southwestern NH. Temperatures rise slowly to around 32 north and near 40 south by the end of the day. Wind S 5-15 MPH.
\nTONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Spotty drizzle and a slight chance of rain showers. Patchy fog. Temperatures rise into the 40s. Wind S 5-15 MPH.
\nSUNDAY: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog early. Rain showers likely morning and midday, may end as mix from northwest to southeast afternoon. Highs 48-55. Wind SW 10-20 MPH morning shifting to NW with higher gusts afternoon.
\nMONDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows 15-22. Highs 27-34.
\nTUESDAY: Partly sunny. Lows 12-20. Highs 30-38.
\nWEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. Lows 14-22. Highs 34-42.<\/p>\n
DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 22-26)
\nRisk of rain\/mix\/snow later December 22 to early December 23. Risk of a few rain\/snow showers December 24 – not a major system. Fair December 25-26 based on current timing. Temperatures near to above normal. Will refine this forecast in the coming days.<\/p>\n
DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 27-31)
\nA fairly active Pacific jet stream pattern continues with one or two storm threats possible during this period. As is expected this time of year, precipitation type would depend on track and overall set-up, but odds would favor rain as it looks like milder air will dominate with a northward-displaced jet stream in this area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
9:25AM DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 17-21) Wide area of overrunning snow this morning and midday brings several inches of accumulation before a combination of warming aloft from south to north and a tapering off of precipitation from west to east puts an end to that. After that, just areas of light rain\/drizzle, which will freeze on … Continue reading Saturday Forecast<\/span>