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This is an extra blog post to update the storm for some changes. Much of the information under the updated section is the same as in the previous post. Another post will be made on Saturday morning. <\/p>\n
DAYS 1-5 (JANUARY 6-10)
\nWe now have a well-sampled weather system by reliable guidance and can safely detail snow amounts for the upcoming event (wave #2). The first one went by Friday morning and delivered the expected snow in most areas, but a few locations actually received more than expected. This is not highly unusual in a cold situation and with some marginal ocean-enhancement. Some totals of 4 to 7 inches occurred where I had only 1 to 3 inches forecast. This is a difference of a very small amount of melted precipitation, so you can see how being off just slightly can have a big impact on your snow forecast. The same applies to the coming situation. It’s going to be a cold storm with fluff factor and ocean enhancement involved again, but I will do my best to try to get this as accurate as possible. The low pressure wave, larger and stronger than the first, is still going to be a very progressive system so it will be basically about a 12 to 15 hour event starting Saturday morning with the first flakes arriving on Cape Cod via ocean effect snow showers, then the storm’s snow shield spreading north northwestward across the region during the morning and midday before pulling away from west to east during the late evening hours. Ocean effect snow showers may linger on Cape Cod until about dawn on Sunday. The snowfall forecast numbers will be posted below in the details forecast and will be higher than on the previous forecast, but the greatest amounts are still expected over Cape Cod and the South Shore of MA. Once the system pulls away, Sunday will be a day featuring sun and passing clouds. By afternoon and into the evening, some isolated to scattered snow showers are possible as a disturbance and cold front move through from northwest to southeast. This will introduce the coldest air of the stretch for Sunday night, Monday, and Monday night. With a fresh snowcover, it may get especially cold in some areas Monday night and early Tuesday. During the day Tuesday, moderation will be noted. On to an updated detailed forecast…
\nTONIGHT: Partly cloudy evening. Mostly cloudy overnight. Lows 15-23. Wind light NW.
\nSATURDAY: Overcast. Snow develops on Cape Cod early. Snow develops elsewhere during the morning and midday from southeast to northwest. Heaviest snow is likely from the South Shore just south of Boston through Cape Cod and the Islands during the afternoon. Highs 22-27 except 27-32 Cape Cod and Islands. Wind NE to N 5-15 MPH early but increasing to 10-25 MPH inland and 15-35 MPH and gusty coastal areas.
\nSATURDAY NIGHT: Overcast with snow gradually ending from west to east then some breaking clouds toward dawn but continued ocean-effect snow showers Cape Cod. Snow accumulations 1-3 inches from Lowell to Worcester to Hartford northwestward, 3-6 inches from Newburyport southwestward to northeastern CT including the upper portion of the I-495 belt, 6-10 inches Cape Ann to Boston to Foxboro to much of RI except possibly heavier outer Cape Ann, 10-18 inches over all of Southeastern MA with localized heavier amounts possible portions of the South Shore of MA to Cape Cod. Lows 15-23. Wind NE to N 10-20 MPH except 15-30 MPH coast.
\nSUNDAY: Partly sunny. Early morning snow showers likelyCape Cod. Isolated to scattered snow showers anywhere afternoon. Highs 25-32. Wind NW to W 5-15 MPH.
\nMONDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows -5 to +5 interior areas, 5-12 coastal areas. Highs 18-25.
\nTUESDAY: Partly cloudy. Lows 0-8 interior, 8-15 coast. Highs 33-40.<\/p>\n
DAYS 6-10 (JANUARY 11-15)
\nMuch milder with a few episodes of rain showers January 11-13. Colder, dry January 14. Next threat of precipitation January 15 may include snow but too far away to be certain.<\/p>\n
DAYS 11-15 (JANUARY 16-20)
\nFairly mild pattern with a couple precipitation events possible, rain favored over snow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
4:44PM This is an extra blog post to update the storm for some changes. Much of the information under the updated section is the same as in the previous post. Another post will be made on Saturday morning. DAYS 1-5 (JANUARY 6-10) We now have a well-sampled weather system by reliable guidance and can safely … Continue reading Friday Evening Update<\/span>