Now that I am over the disaster that was the Patriots game yesterday I suppose I will dive into the topic of snow.  It seems as if all of us can expect a little light snow early Tuesday morning and into the day Tuesday.

I would like to apologize for not having a groovy snowfall map, but I am working off a new laptop and snowfall maps will be back soon.

Generally I am expecting a light snowfall for most, but a small portion of the region could possibly see much more.  What is known as a Norlun trough might possibly set up over a small portion of the region.  (For more on what a Norlun trough is the following is from Matt Noyes: Norlun) If the trough does develop as it could, then this region will receive a higher total of snow than the average.

Right now my educated guess is that this region that might receive enhanced snow is extreme Southwestern Maine, Southern New Hampshire, and Northeastern Massachusetts and the outer Cape.  This region could be looking at as much as 6″ or more of snow.

But for the rest of the region snow totals will decrease from East to West.  With 2-4″ of snow likely between Boston and Worcester; and 1-2″ of snow from Worcester on west.

Good news about this snow is that it should be of the fluffy variety as temperatures will be plenty cold to support a fluffier type of snow.  Which will be easier to brush away.   But we will have to brush it away quickly as our next storm moves in sometime Friday evening.  This storm is a question mark right now, but will have to be monitored.  This one could possibly bring widespread warning criteria (6+”) to a large portion of the region.

7 DAY FORECAST

Today: Partly cloudy with highs in the upper 20s. West wind 5-10 mph.

Tonight:  Clouds move in and light snow breaks out across the region.  Generally around 3″ for most. Higher amounts in the locals mentioned above.  Overnight lows in the upper teens.  Variable winds 0-5 mph.

Tuesday: Early morning bursts of snow throughout the region coming to an end during the afternoon.  Highest amounts along the coastline.  Afternoon highs in the mid 20s.  Westerly winds around 10 mph.

Wednesday:  Partly cloudy skies with VERY cold temperatures. Highs in the teens.

Thursday:  VERY cold again. Highs in the teens.

Friday:  Mostly cloudy. Potential for another snow storm moving in during the afternoon and evening. This one has potential, but as always, everything is subject to change. Afternoon highs 15-20.

Saturday: Chance for morning snow. Highs around 20.

Sunday:  Partly cloudy and cold. Highs in the low 20s.

-Chris

 


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