Sunday Improvements

Posted by Chris Lambert

Damp and dreary weather this afternoon settled in, and despite highs running a good 6-8 above the average, the clouds and fog didn't help.  It felt like a clammy day in March.  Although, all and all, I guess it could be worse.  

Worse it will be tonight, the fog that is.  With light winds/no wind, dew points near the air temp (means 100% humidity) and a cold ground with warm air aloft, it's a perfect set-up for dense fog to form.  In fact, a dense fog advisory is in place until 9AM Sunday for visibility under 1/4 mile at times.  In addition, patches of mist are with us as well.

Despite an ugly looking start Sunday, I do think there will be some improvement Sunday afternoon.  We won't see much sun, but the fog lifts, and a few bright spots in the overcast appear as temps head toward 50.  Low 50s and dry for the Pats game!

We'll hit 50+ again early Monday... but this is the last 50 degree day for the foreseeable future as colder weather works in.  The coldest day on the 7-day is Friday as highs struggle to get out of the 20s.  If you think that's cold... wait until the following week when the bottom drops out on the mercury.

Long range forecast models have been remarkably consistent in showing high pressure building in over the Arctic in the Jan 21st-25th timeframe.  When this occurs, the brutally cold air across the Arctic and in northern Canada gets dislodged, and pushes south.  This go around, it appears the Midwest and Northeast will be in the path of some of the coldest air we've seen in a couple of years.  It was two years ago on January 24th that Boston had a high of 13 and a low of -2.  Time will tell if we can challenge those numbers.  Forecasting patterns 10-14 days certainly can be challenging, but the signals for cold air are there.  

Whether we near those icy numbers or not, at least I'm more optimistic for those backyard skating rinks making a marvelous comeback.  I'd use the afternoons this mid week coming up to freshen them up and pour more water on top.  They will freeze solid with colder days ahead!

Enjoy the weekend and Go Pats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saved by The Sea Breeze

Posted by Pete Bouchard

Although my forecast was busted today, there was one good thing that came out of it.

Stability.

That gray overcast that hung over the eastern half of the Commonwealth provided a stablizing influence to our atmosphere. The cool air blowing in from the ocean kept the temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s all the way back to Metrowest. While that makes for lousy short-and-t-shirt weather, it is poison to thunderstorms.

Storms, Heat, Sea Breezes

Posted by Pete Bouchard

What a day! Breakneck temperature swings, thunder, tornadoes in Western Mass....and we're still in late May!

Summ-ah!

Posted by Pete Bouchard

With the snap of the fingers we were thrown into summer this afternoon. Heat, humidity, A/C and shorts - with a hazy sun to boot. But with the sea breeze knocking back the temperatures (and bringing in a round of downpours this evening), there are changes afoot.

Warming Up and Unsettled

Posted by Chris Lambert

Well, it certainly was a great weekend weather-wise until this afternoon when the temps dropped and light showers moved in from west to east.  Despite the cool down, the theme for this upcoming week is warmer with higher humidity.  It'll also be unsettled at times.