So we finally get some cold air in here, but we can’t buy a snowstorm.  And one of the reasons for lack of storms is partially due to the cold air.  Confusing right?

Weather systems (like our snowstorms) feed off of temperature gradients.  The East Coast of the North American Continent is a perfect feeding ground for storms.  With the continent being cold and the Atlantic Ocean being relatively warm; this creates a temperature gradient that fuels storms.  But right now, we are too cold and the temperature gradient that a storm likes is too far to our south.  In fact there have been a string of rather impressive systems exploding just to our east.  Leaving us weather weenies watching with long faces as storms move away.

Enough with the misery that I am suffering through.  Back to the weather forecasting bit. This weekend will feature lots of sunshine, but not a whole heck of warmth.  Though it will likely feel warm considering the temperatures we just went through.  Weekend highs will be in the 20s.

Heading into the beginning of the work week, temperatures will continue to moderate; rising steadily each day through Wednesday.  Unfortunately, the beginning of the work week looks rather unsettled.  Beginning with a bit of snow Monday night.  Right now accumulations of around 3 inches look possible. Will adjust as necessary.

Overnight Tuesday in Northern New England should be a showery one and it even looks as if it will be rain showers for most.  A storm system looks to track to our west, putting the region on the warm side of things.  During the day Wednesday rain looks to over spread Southern New England; possibly heavy at times.  The system should move out by morning on Thursday, where it could possibly end as a bit of light snow in spots.

7 DAY FORECAST

Today:  Bright sunshine. Cold. Highs around 20.  Blustery conditions at times. NW winds 15-20 mph.

Tonight:  Clear and cold.  Lows 5-10.   WNW winds 5-10 mph.

Sunday:  Mostly clear.  Warmer. Highs 25-30.  Winds NW 10-15.

Monday:  Increasing clouds throughout the day.  Snow moves in during the evening from west to east.  Only light accumulations expected.  Afternoon highs in the mid 30s.

Tuesday:  Snow moves out just before the morning commute.  Highs in the low 40s.  Rain showers move in across Northern New England during the evening.

Wednesday:  Showers continue in Northern New England.  Steady rain moves into Southern New England and continues through the night.  Afternoon highs 45-50.

Thursday:  Increasing sunshine as storm moves away.  Highs in the mid to upper 30s.

Friday:  Outside chance of snow.  Highs in the low 30s.

-Chris

 


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