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DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 24-28)
\nOn this day before Christmas, a 2-part disturbance will bring the only chance of getting snow on the ground before Santa’s visit. We all know Santa doesn’t need snow to visit, but many people like to see it for festive reasons. Well, part 1 of the system failed mainly to dry air, but did produce a coating of snow along parts of the South Coast and nearby areas. This was an area I was concerned may have light rain instead of snow, but everything was pushed a bit further south, the air was slightly colder, and snow fell there but nothing to the north. The second part of the system is a strong upper level disturbance that will generate snow showers this afternoon and evening. Accumulations of snow will occur in bands and be on the order of a coating to 1 inch. Sometimes in a set-up such as this a localized band may over-produce, so that will be something to watch for. The favored areas for snow this afternoon and evening will be eastern MA and southern NH. By late evening, it’s all gone, the moon will be shining, and a seasonable chill will be in place, lasting through the holiday on Tuesday which will feature bright sunshine. High pressure building in from the west will continue this weather through the middle of the week. A fast-moving low pressure area will move in during Friday, but along with the arrival of milder air behind now offshore high pressure, this will bring rain to the region, not snow. Not expecting this one to be a prolific rain producer.
\nForecast details…
\nTODAY: Mostly cloudy. Brief very light snow South Coast \/ Cape Cod early. Snow showers this afternoon with a coating to 1 inch possible. Highs 35-42. Wind light variable morning, N 5-15 MPH but higher gusts this afternoon.
\nTONIGHT (CHRISTMAS EVE): Variably cloudy with snow showers eastern MA and southern NH early, a few snow showers possible in RI as well. Clearing late evening. Lows 17-24. Wind NW 5-15 MPH with higher gusts.
\nTUESDAY (CHRISTMAS DAY): Mostly sunny. Highs 33-40. Wind NW 5-15 MPH.
\nWEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. Lows in the 10s. Highs in the 30s.
\nTHURSDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows in the 10s. Highs in the 30s.
\nFRIDAY: Cloudy. Rain likely. Temperatures rise 30s to 40s.<\/p>\n
DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 29-JANUARY 2)
\nDry weather expected December 29 but delaying the cold air’s arrival so that should be an above normal temperature day as well. The remainder of the period is in question as it looks like a couple disturbances or a more organized system could affect the region with rain and\/or snow. Guidance is all over the place here and the type of pattern it is doesn’t lead me to have any more confidence either so will basically punt on this today and re-evaluate for tomorrow’s update.<\/p>\n
DAYS 11-15 (JANUARY 3-7)
\nThis period may start unsettled then should trend drier with temperatures near to below normal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
8:34AM DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 24-28) On this day before Christmas, a 2-part disturbance will bring the only chance of getting snow on the ground before Santa’s visit. We all know Santa doesn’t need snow to visit, but many people like to see it for festive reasons. Well, part 1 of the system failed mainly to … Continue reading Monday Forecast<\/span>