Snowcover = Cold

Posted by Pete Bouchard

And just like that, our landscape is transformed...

...into tundra.

Well, not technically. But we have joined the 'great link' and extended the snowcover over North America.

Pre-Christmas:

And Today:

Why does this matter? It's winter, we have snow. What did you think would happen?

Yes, yes, you're right. But the fact that the snowcover has expanded, and the daylight is weak and brief, means the cold can grow..and fester...and linger. Which brings me to the next 7-10 days:  it will stay cold. Snow won't be melting and the deep freeze will set in.

Prepare for some numbing mornings at the bus stop, on the platforms, navigating the streets. Single digits in the suburbs, low 10s downtown. It's mid winter fare. And, although it may make you 'bitter', it will keep the storms away.

Pete

Back and Forth

Posted by Chris Lambert

Quite a few clouds in the sky at times this afternoon, but the atmosphere lacked ample moisture to produce showers, so we made out just fine with temps near 70.  Even the coast made it well into the 60s before the onshore wind knocked temps back.

Pretty Good Weekend Overall

Posted by Chris Lambert

Sure, it's a cool start with many of the suburbs down into the upper 30s and lower 40s, but we'll warm up quickly through the day as that sun helps us out.

Strong Finish

Posted by Chris Lambert

An overall cooler day, but also a great end to the workweek as highs neared 70, low humidity continued and plenty of sunshine dominated the skies.  Now all we need is this to continue through the weekend right?

Still Good

Posted by Chris Lambert

How about yesterday?  The 82 in Boston matched the warmest temp we've had since September 13th.  Of course, with a wind gusting past 30mph and relative humidity near 18%, it certainly didn't feel oppressive.