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DAYS 1-5 (JANUARY 7-11)
\nOnly minor tweaks to the last update to snowfall amounts, otherwise everything looks about the same as the previous discussion from yesterday afternoon regarding this fairly high impact storm (especially for southeastern MA) today. A quick timeline for snow, which is already falling along the South Coast and the first flakes reaching the South Shore, takes the snow into Boston by late morning then expands it rapidly north and west through the region by midday and through the afternoon. An ending will progress west to east mid to late evening, with Worcester area being out of the snow by around 10PM and Boston by midnight. Snow showers will linger on Cape Cod overnight. Blizzard conditions are likely along the South Shore and across Cape Cod. It’s important to remember that even though these conditions in this storm are predicted for where the heaviest snow totals will be, blizzard conditions are not determined by a snow amount, but rather 3 or more consecutive hours of very low visibility produced by sustained or frequently gusting wind of 35 MPH or greater. The snowfall forecast numbers will be posted below in the detailed forecast and will be similar to those 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. By Wednesday, the next low pressure area moving in from the west will send its center northwest of New England, putting this area on the warm side with the threat of rain showers and temperatures quite mild in comparison to the next few days. On to an updated detailed forecast…
\nTODAY: Snow spreads from southeast to northwest morning through midday and continues through the afternoon, heaviest over southeastern MA. Blowing snow with blizzard conditions at times Plymouth County of MA through Cape Cod and the Islands. Highs 18-23 southwestern NH and central MA, 22-27 elsewhere 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 with higher gusts coastal areas especially south of Boston from the South Shore through Cape Cod and the Islands.
\nTONIGHT: Overcast with snow gradually ending from west to east then some breaking clouds toward dawn but continued snow showers Cape Cod. Snow accumulations 2-5 inches from Lowell to Worcester to Hartford northwestward including southern NH except the immediate coast, 5-9 inches from Newburyport including the immediate NH Seacoast southwestward to northeastern CT including the upper portion of the I-495 belt, 8-12 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 possible Cape Cod. Isolated to scattered snow showers anywhere afternoon. Highs 20-28. Wind NW to W 5-15 MPH, shifting to NW late day or evening 15-25 MPH with higher gusts.
\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.
\nWEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Temperatures rise early morning into 40s. Highs 47-54.<\/p>\n
DAYS 6-10 (JANUARY 12-16)
\nMild with episodic rain showers January 12-13. January 14 may turn very mild briefly before it cools down for the end of the period.<\/p>\n
DAYS 11-15 (JANUARY 17-21)
\nFairly mild pattern still expected with a couple precipitation events possible, rain favored over snow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
9:47AM DAYS 1-5 (JANUARY 7-11) Only minor tweaks to the last update to snowfall amounts, otherwise everything looks about the same as the previous discussion from yesterday afternoon regarding this fairly high impact storm (especially for southeastern MA) today. A quick timeline for snow, which is already falling along the South Coast and the first … Continue reading Saturday Forecast<\/span>