White to Wet to Warm

Posted by Chris Lambert

As of this writing, the radar is breaking out, showing snowflakes for many.  That on and off light snow will continue throughout most of the day with a transition to raindrops near the coast, especially across SE Mass.   We won't pick up a lot of snow, but a coating to an inch could create some slippery spots, especially since temps are running at or below freezing.  

The added concern this afternoon is that as snow transitions over to drizzle near the coast, it actually transitions to freezing drizzle well inland.  Outside 495, across northern Worcester County, a winter weather advisory is in place through tonight for a glaze of ice on top of light snow accumulations that will likely create slick roads. 

So what about the warm-up?  Yes, it's still coming, in fact, the warm air pushing into the cold air in place is the reason for our snow and freezing drizzle issues.  Eventually the warm air completely scours out the cold and we'll be back into the 50s tomorrow and all the way to 60 by Tuesday.   A couple showers roll through overnight tomorrow and Wednesday morning, otherwise the work-week coming up is storm free.

December overall does start off warm, but a return to colder and stormier weather may return after the first 7-10days.

Wild & Wacky

Posted by Jeremy Reiner

Wild temperatures yesterday---from the 80s down into the low 60s in just an hour AND some heavy duty thunderstorms. The reason was a cool front that dropped in from Maine. That front is in western New England this morning and it's a chameleon as it will become a warm front and try to warm things back up during the day.

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!

More Warmth

Posted by Jeremy Reiner

You have another warm & humid day with many towns repeating yesterday's weather. That means we start with clouds & fog for a bit before hazy sun gets going. That hazy sunshine will boost temps up into the low 80s by early to mid afternoon across much of the region. At the same time a cool front will begin dropping out of Maine (backdoor front) which will quickly send temps from the 70s/80s down into the 50s/60s by late afternoon & evening. Also, when this front rams into the warmth & humidity it will spark a few showers & thunderstorms during the afternoon.

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.