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DAYS 1-5 (MAY 7-11)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Low pressure moves away and we get a sliver of sunshine for a while, but the atmosphere is a bit unstable and that combined with an approaching trough means some clouds will develop and may lead to a spot rain shower this afternoon, and an additional rain shower tonight as the trough passes. Ah, so that means clearing tomorrow right? Wrong. Another low pressure area approaches, and while we may start the day with some sunshine Friday, we’ll end it with an overcast that will remind you have the sky just before a winter storm, and how ironic, because with enough cold air around, parts of the region will indeed see some May snowflakes with the low pressure area passing by Friday night and Saturday. Is this a set-up similar to the historic snowstorm of May 9-10 1977? Yes and no. Similar, but not quite as extreme, so at this point, despite you seeing or possibly hearing about model runs that bring significant snow amounts, for May, to near the coast, that is very unlikely to take place. Focus on interior higher elevations of north central MA and southwestern NH for the best place to see some snow accumulation in the early hours of Saturday from this system, but not out of the question that some mixing can take place at a few lower elevations to the south and east of there depending on how hard it precipitates. Either way, we’ll be feeling some unseasonably cold air on Saturday, which may set a record for the lowest high temperature for the date in many areas. Conditions improve on Sunday somewhat, as it will be a brighter Mother’s Day but will remain chilly for the season and also breezy. When we get to Monday yet another low pressure area will make a run at the region but this one looks weaker and should track further south. The air will also have moderated to milder overall (though still cooler than average). This system could largely miss but leaving a rain risk in the forecast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TODAY: Sunshine to start then clouds popping up with a possible rain shower. Highs 48-55. Wind N 10-20 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TONIGHT: Lots of clouds. A possible rain shower. Lows 37-44. Wind N 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FRIDAY: Some sunshine then clouding over. Highs 50-57, coolest Cape Cod. Wind N 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FRIDAY NIGHT: Cloudy. Rain likely, may mix with or turn to snow across interior higher elevations of northern MA and southwestern NH. Lows 33-40. Wind NE 10-20 MPH, higher gusts especially coastal areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. Showers of rain, possibly rain\/snow mix higher elevations interior northern MA and southwestern NH. Highs 42-49. Wind NW 15-25 MPH, higher gusts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
SATURDAY NIGHT: Clearing. Lows 32-39. Wind NW 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SUNDAY: Sunny start then lots of clouds popping up. Highs 52-59. Wind NW 10-20 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Lows 40-47. Wind N 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MONDAY: Cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 48-55. Wind NE 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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DAYS 6-10 (MAY 12-16)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
General west to east flow pattern expected. Current timing would have it dry and cool May 12, still cool with a disturbance bringing the risk of a passing rain shower May 13, then dry and milder May 14. A system passing north of the region brings clouds and a brief wet weather threat later May 15 to early May 16 followed by fair and cooler weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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DAYS 11-15 (MAY 17-21)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
General pattern in this time frame looks zonal (west to east) and more relaxed toward seasonably milder with a couple minor rainfall threats. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
7:37AM DAYS 1-5 (MAY 7-11) Low pressure moves away and we get a sliver of sunshine for a while, but the atmosphere is a bit unstable and that combined with an approaching trough means some clouds will develop and may lead to a spot rain shower this afternoon, and an additional rain shower tonight as … Continue reading Thursday Forecast<\/span>