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DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 2-6)
\nAs we often see, some areas got pretty much what was expected, and others saw a few surprises. For the most part, the first burst of the long-duration storm behaved close to expectation with least snow southeast and more to the north and west. We saw uneven mixing that was driven by precipitation intensity in some cases. But now that part is done and we’re in a long lull with spotty light precipitation through the day today, and then the second burst comes along as what was once the original low pressure to the west triggers a new storm offshore, caught under upper level low pressure briefly so that it does a loop off our eastern shore tonight and early Tuesday. A band or two of moderate to heavy snow will be associated with this and the orientation of the low as it does its loop will determine how much of this band backs into eastern areas, as colder air will have already arrived. Some guidance predicts some pretty heavy amounts, while other guidance keeps the heaviest offshore. Will split the difference somewhat and call for heaviest on the Capes (Ann & Cod) a light to moderate amount over the NH Seacoast and eastern MA, and much less in areas to the southwest and west. Then finally, we’ll be rid of that system, which will leave breezy and cold weather in its wake later Tuesday. The next trough swings through with a snow shower threat later Wednesday to early Thursday with additional storminess occurring too far offshore for any direct impact, and cold air is just reinforced as that takes place. By Friday, a strong cold front will approach and may trigger snow showers or snow squalls by late in the day or the evening.
\nThe forecast details…
\nTODAY: Overcast. Periods of drizzle and patchy light rain except freezing or frozen drizzle and possible light snow over the interior.
\nHighs 32-37 interior, 38-43 coast. Wind E to NE 5-15 MPH.
\nTONIGHT: Cloudy. Mix to snow coast, may be heavy at times. Lighter snow interior. Additional snow accumulation 1-3 inches interior, 3-5 inches coastal areas except 5-9 inches possible Cape Ann & outer Cape Cod. Wind NE to N 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.
\nTUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with snow showers morning. Partly sunny afternoon. Highs 32-39. Wind N to NW 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.
\nTUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Icy areas on untreated surfaces. Lows 22-29. Wind NW 10-20 MPH, diminishing.
\nWEDNESDAY: Increasing clouds. Possible snow showers afternoon. Highs 33-40. Wind variable up to 10 MPH.
\nWEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Possible snow showers. Lows 25-32. Wind variable up to 10 MPH.
\nTHURSDAY: Partly sunny. Chance of snow showers early. Highs 33-40. Wind N 10-20 MPH.
\nTHURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 23-30. Wind W 5-15 MPH.
\nFRIDAY: Partly sunny. Late day snow showers\/squalls possible. Highs 33-40. Wind W 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.<\/p>\n
DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 7-11)
\nShot of cold air with wind but dry weather December 7. High pressure slides to the south with a westerly breeze, chilly but dry weather December 8. Milder with cloudiness increasing December 9 on a southwesterly flow with high pressure offshore. Mild with possible rain showers from approaching cold front December 10. Windy, cold weather returns at the end of the period behind the front.<\/p>\n
DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 12-16)
\nLow pressure brings a precipitation threat later December 12 to December 13 followed by fair, colder weather mid period and a risk of snow showers with an approaching trough late in the period.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
4:08AM DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 2-6) As we often see, some areas got pretty much what was expected, and others saw a few surprises. For the most part, the first burst of the long-duration storm behaved close to expectation with least snow southeast and more to the north and west. We saw uneven mixing that was … Continue reading Monday Forecast<\/span>