Weak Lil' Systems
Posted by Pete Bouchard
We're in a cold pattern - that's the short story. The longer one would detail the small disturbances rippling through the jet stream and triggering light snow events over the next two days.
In short: we'll see a few flurries.
Like we've seen in the past few weeks, there isn't a lot to energize these storms-in-the-making, so we just see a few flakes, a coating here, maybe an inch there. Imagine where we could(a, woulda, shoulda) been if these things were strong and juicy.
In any event, here's what to expect with the off-and-on-snowshowers tomorrow (starting early and finishing late):
This is really the only weather system I see this week that has any potential for accumulation. As the winter goes, so goes this week.
But here's the footnote: some weather maps are showing the potential for a big, snowy storm on Friday. My initial thought on this is: show me the money. Haven't seen a storm like this all winter, so why now? I know what you're thinking though, "It only takes one." You're right, but I don't think this is the one. There isn't a lot of support for a big storm, and I think this particular model is a little spazzy. Right now, I just have a few flakes in the forecast (I know, that means we'll see a foot). We'll see how it pans out.
Pete
Can Only Go Up From Here
Posted by Chris Lambert
Rain and drizzle continues tonight as temperatures drop into the mid 30s to 40 degrees. Any burst of heavier precip drags down colder air, and elevations above 1000 feet in northern Worcester County or southwester NH see wet snow mixing in overnight. No shovels or plows needed for us, but it is a sure sign how cold the atmosphere is for late May. As of this writing, Mt. Mansfield in VT has picked up 7.5" of snow and Whiteface Mtn. in NY has picked up 18"!
This Is How It Starts? Really?
Posted by Chris Lambert
So it's the unofficial start of summer this weekend and officially, the average high this time of year hits 70 degrees. So you'd think we have a good shot at BBQ weather right? Not much of a chance today with highs reaching near 50 this morning, only to fall back into the low to mid 40s this afternoon as a cold rain settles in.
Take the Good, Take the Bad
Posted by Pete Bouchard
Rain, rain, rain...
...but for many today was a day of hurry up and wait. Sure there were showers, but not every minute was washed out. With the events unfolding tonight, that's about to change.
Come On Ride The Train
Posted by Pete Bouchard
Heavy rain is on the move! All afternoon long it was stalled over Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. Heavy pulses of rain traveled over the same towns and cities - a process meteorologists call "training" - resulting in flash flooding in some counties to our west.