DAYS 1-5 (MARCH 27-31)

A disturbance moving through our region tonight will bring scattered rain/mix/snow showers of little impact, with fair weather during the daylight hours both today and Friday. While it is breezy at times, it won’t be all that harsh for late March. A back-door cold front slips southward through the region Friday night and slows down near the southwestern portion of the WHW forecast (western RI / eastern CT) on Saturday. As this takes place, overrunning will spread a deck of clouds into our region Friday night. Eventually we end up with some lower clouds off the ocean via the Gulf of Maine as well. How quickly these 2 things occur will determine if we have any shot whatsoever to see a short-duration partial solar eclipse at sunrise on Saturday. Odds are against it, but we have a narrow chance to “luck out”, so I’ll keep an eye on that time frame and update here in tomorrow’s discussion and/or in the comments as needed. Saturday’s weather does turn out wet with a band of rain reaching into the region near and especially north of the frontal boundary. It can be cold enough in southern NH and maybe near the northern border of MA for some sleet and snow to occur for a while, but most of the precipitation will be in the form of rain. The big dilemma is the temperature forecast, which will be relatively “easy” if the front is entirely south and southwest of the region, with highs in the upper 30s to middle 40s, but if the boundary sits over a portion of the forecast area, those on the other side of it will be significantly warmer. I do expect the boundary to slip more to the south and southwest Saturday night and Sunday, which will will be a cloudy and chilly period, but with limited precipitation. As an area of low pressure then moves northeastward through the Great Lakes on Monday, it appears the frontal boundary will be pulled to the north and northeast and all of us get into the warm sector, but an approaching cold front and stronger south to southwest air flow will result in a mainly cloudy sky with a strong chance of rain showers for the final day of March.

TODAY: Sunny to partly cloudy. Highs 48-55. Wind NW 10-20 MPH.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. A brief passing rain/mix/snow shower possible. Lows 30-37. Wind SW 5-15 MPH.

FRIDAY: Partly sunny. Highs 50-57. Wind W to NW 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy. A chance of some light rain/sleet/snow southern NH and northern to east central MA, and light rain central MA overnight. Lows 32-39 southern NH / northern MA and 40-47 elsewhere. Wind variable up to 10 MPH, mainly N to NE in northeastern areas, S to SW in southwestern areas.

SATURDAY: Mainly cloudy. Periods of rain with potential sleet and snow in southern NH and possibly far northern MA. Highs ranging widely from 35-42 southern NH and northeastern MA to 42-49 in the balance of eastern MA to 50-57 central MA and eastern RI to 58-65 western RI and eastern CT. Wind NE 5-15 MPH except S 5-15 MPH in western RI and eastern CT.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Cloudy. Areas of drizzle eastern coastal locations. Lows 35-42. Wind NE up to 10 MPH.

SUNDAY: Cloudy. Areas of drizzle eastern coastal locations. Highs 38-45. Wind NE up to 10 MPH.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with rain likely. Areas of fog. Temperature steady 38-45 evening, rising overnight. Wind NE to variable up to 10 MPH, becoming S 10-20 MPH with higher gusts from south to north overnight.

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Highs 48-55 South Coast, 56-63 elsewhere. Wind S 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

DAYS 6-10 (APRIL 1-5)

Dry, cool, breezy weather behind a cold front to start the new month April 1. Low pressure brings a warm front / cold front combo in the time frame from later April 2 to early April 4 with additional unsettled weather – details TBD. Dry, cool weather returns for the end of the period, based on current expected timing.

DAYS 11-15 (APRIL 6-10)

Two systems have the potential to impact the region with precipitation during an unsettled early April pattern with near to below normal temperatures.

DAYS 1-5 (MARCH 26-30)

While no “big storms” are in our forecast as we head down the home stretch of March, we do have plenty of weather to talk about and changes to follow. We start out with a small area of low pressure passing just southeast of New England this morning to midday, bringing a period of rain from the area of the Cape Cod Canal southeastward across the Cape & Islands. An upper level disturbance traversing New England from west to east this afternoon can and probably will trigger a few showers of rain/mix/snow, even some graupel potentially. The most likely areas to see frozen precipitation falling out of these instability clouds will be along and north of I-90, particularly over higher elevations, but I can’t rule them out even right into Boston. Clearing takes place tonight as the disturbance swings offshore, and we’re set up for a nice Thursday, though breezy with a northwesterly air flow between Atlantic Canadian low pressure and an area of high pressure southwest of New England. Yet another rough will move through our area in the early hours of Friday, probably producing just clouds but potentially a brief rain/mix/snow shower, and during the day Friday we should see a slight uptick in temperature with a sun/cloud mix ahead of a cold front which hangs to our north during the day, then moves through at night. Once this front goes by, it hangs up near or just south of southern New England and sets up an unsettled weekend. Unfortunately, the current timing suggests that a blanket of clouds may move in to spoil our view of a partial solar eclipse at sunrise on Saturday, but if this cloud deck is aimed a bit further north or south and is narrow enough, or is later in arriving than currently expected, we may get to see it. Updates on that to come. Either way, the weekend looks unsettled with generally cloudy weather and occasional precipitation, mainly rain, but some mix possible the further north you are. The previously-mentioned frontal boundary plays havoc with the temperature forecast, potentially, as it can set up a contrast of 30+ degrees just across the WHW forecast area if it is located far enough northeast. Right now, I’m leaning toward the location being far enough to the southwest so that our entire region is on the cooler side of this boundary. But keep in mind that both Saturday’s and Sunday’s temperature projections are subject to change, with some major adjustments potentially needed the further southwest you go.

TODAY: A cloudy start over southeastern MA with a period of rain mainly Cape Cod / Islands, otherwise variably cloudy with a possible passing shower of rain/mix/snow/graupel during the afternoon across the region – best chance of frozen in higher elevation areas from I-90 northward. Highs 41-48. Wind variable up to 10 MPH morning, W 10-20 MPH this afternoon.

TONIGHT: Clearing. Lows 25-32. Wind NW 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.

THURSDAY: Sunny to partly cloudy. Highs 48-55. Wind NW 10-20 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. A brief passing rain/mix/snow shower possible. Lows 30-37. Wind SW 5-15 MPH.

FRIDAY: Partly sunny. Highs 50-57. Wind W to NW 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 30-37. Wind N to NE up to 10 MPH.

SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY: Mainly cloudy. Periods of rain (some mix possible northern MA / southern NH). Temperatures generally steady in the 35-50 range from northeast to southwest (southern NH to eastern CT). Wind NE 5-15 MPH.

DAYS 6-10 (MARCH 31 – APRIL 4)

Unsettled weather March 31 with details determined by the position of a frontal boundary associated with low pressure passing through the region. Brief break, then additional unsettled weather probable after that.

DAYS 11-15 (APRIL 5-9)

An unsettled pattern with variable temperatures. An intrusion of much warmer air may make an attempt by late period.

DAYS 1-5 (MARCH 25-29)

Monday’s rain (and brief snow for some areas) is gone, and today we see some partial clearing with dry weather and seasonably March air. A fast-moving disturbance can bring a rain or snow shower to our area Wednesday before high pressure provides fair weather Thursday. A cold front moves through early Friday with a rain / mix shower possible. We’re looking at potential unsettled weather by the start of the weekend with a warm front moving into the region Saturday with a rain and snow threat. Details are fuzzy on this, including timing. If clouds move in too quickly, our chance at seeing a partial solar eclipse at sunrise Saturday will be thwarted.

TODAY: Patchy fog early to mid morning. Clouds thin for some sun through midday then a sun/cloud mix with a slight chance of a passing sprinkle of rain. Highs 47-54. Wind W 5-15 MPH and gusty.

TONIGHT: Variably cloudy. Brief rain possible Martha’s Vineyard / Nantucket / Outer Cape Cod. Lows 33-40. Wind W 5-15 MPH.

WEDNESDAY: Variably cloudy. A shower of rain or mixed precipitation possible. Highs 41-48. Wind variable 5-15 MPH becoming W 10-20 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Clearing. Lows 25-32. Wind NW 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.

THURSDAY: Sunny to partly cloudy. Highs 48-55. Wind W 5-15 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 28-35. Wind W to SW 5-15 MPH.

FRIDAY: Partly sunny. A passing shower of rain and higher elevation mix possible. Highs 45-52. Wind W to NW 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 30-37. Wind N up to 10 MPH.

SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain/mix/snow. Highs 38-45. Wind N up to 10 MPH.

DAYS 6-10 (MARCH 30 – APRIL 3)

Unsettled weather March 30-31 with details determined by the position of a frontal boundary associated with low pressure passing through the region. Brief break, then additional unsettled weather probable after that.

DAYS 11-15 (APRIL 4-8)

An unsettled pattern with near to below normal temperatures for early April.

DAYS 1-5 (MARCH 24-28)

Unsettled chilly early spring weather will be the general theme this week. Today, low pressure in the Great Lakes with a frontal boundary extending into our area has spread clouds into the region (though a few of you may have caught a briefly colorful sunrise in eastern areas). A secondary low will form and move across our area by this evening. This system throws a disorganized slug of precipitation into our region this morning, with mainly rain but enough cold air in place for some snow in portions of our region mainly I-95 west and I-90 north, with some brief minor accumulation in highest elevations before rain takes over. The rain will end this evening as the new low pushes off to the northeast. Upper level low pressure crossing the region Tuesday will keep it cool and there can be a passing light rain shower, even some mix in higher elevations north and west of Boston. Following closely behind is another low pressure impact for Wednesday. This will be a small, fast-moving system mainly to impact the region during the first half to two thirds of the day, but it will be just cold enough so that if its precipitation shield is expansive enough, additional mix/snow can occur especially interior higher elevations. We’d also have to watch for any moderate intensity precipitation which could initiate mix/snow closer to the coast for a brief time too. In either case, this system won’t hang around and it’s not to be accompanied by enough cold air to cause “wintry road issues” during its occurrence. Thursday will feature fair, dry, but cool weather as high pressure dominates. A cold front will move across the region on Friday with some clouds and perhaps a passing rain shower, but any wet weather would be of brief duration.

TODAY: Cloudy. Periods of rain and some inland / higher elevation snow this morning, then steadier rain for several hours during this afternoon. Highs 40-47. Wind variable up to 10 MPH early, then E 5-15 MPH.

TONIGHT: Cloudy early with rain ending. Patchy fog during the evening. Partial clearing overnight. Lows 32-39. Wind N 5-15 MPH.

TUESDAY: Intervals of clouds and sun. A brief passing rain/mix/snow shower possible. Highs 46-53. Wind W 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy evening. Mostly cloudy overnight. Lows 31-38. Wind W 5-15 MPH, diminishing.

WEDNESDAY: Cloudy through midday with a period of rain, some mix/snow possible interior higher elevations. Thinning clouds during the afternoon. Highs 40-47. Wind variable 5-15 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Clearing. Lows 25-32. Wind NW 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.

THURSDAY: Sunny to partly cloudy. Highs 48-55. Wind W 5-15 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 28-35. Wind W to SW 5-15 MPH.

FRIDAY: Partly sunny. A passing shower of rain and higher elevation mix possible. Highs 45-52. Wind W to NW 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

DAYS 6-10 (MARCH 29 – APRIL 2)

A sunrise partial eclipse occurs on Saturday March 29. There may be enough clear sky that morning to see it, but this is highly uncertain. Fine-tuning to come. An unsettled pattern is indicated for end March / start April. It starts out cool and may feature a brief warm shot before another chill-down. Details of disturbances and resultant precipitation threats TBD.

DAYS 11-15 (APRIL 3-7)

An unsettled pattern with below normal temperatures for early April.

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DAYS 1-5 (MARCH 23-27)

A quick update for your Sunday. No big changes to the overall forecast. Today’s weather will be considerably cooler than yesterday, and also windy. But expect dry weather with sunshine and some passing fair weather clouds. Winds settle down by tonight but clouds advance ahead of our next low pressure visit. This one messes up our Monday with a rain event, except it starts as some mix/snow over interior areas mainly near and west of I-95 and near and north of I-90 with some minor accumulation possible at first. Tuesday still looks chilly and breezy with a possible passing sprinkle/flurry. Another round of unsettled weather Wednesday with quick-passing low pressure, favoring a period of rain/mix in the southern half of the region. Fair weather is expected Thursday with a cool northwesterly air flow.

TODAY: Sun and passing clouds. Highs 45-52. Wind NW 10-20 MPH, gusts 25-35 MPH.

TONIGHT: Increasing clouds. Lows 30-37. Wind NW 5-15 MPH, diminishing.

MONDAY: Overcast. Rain likely, may begin as snow in some areas, especially north and west of Boston with a small accumulation possible on unpaved surfaces. Highs 40-47. Wind NE 5-15 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with areas of fog evening, rain tapering off. Breaking clouds overnight. Lows 35-42. Wind variable up to 10 MPH, becoming W 5-15 MPH.

TUESDAY: Intervals of clouds and sun. A brief passing rain/mix/snow shower possible. Highs 42-49. Wind W 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy evening. Mostly cloudy overnight. Lows 32-39. Wind W 5-15 MPH, diminishing.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain, some mix possible, favoring southern areas. Highs 40-47. Wind variable 5-15 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Clearing. Lows 30-37. Wind NW 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.

THURSDAY: Sunny to partly cloudy. Highs 45-52. Wind NW 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

DAYS 6-10 (MARCH 28 – APRIL 1)

An unsettled pattern is indicated. It starts out cool and may feature a brief warm shot mid-period before another chill-down. Details of disturbances and resultant precipitation threats TBD.

DAYS 11-15 (APRIL 2-6)

An unsettled pattern with below normal temperatures for early April. Details also TBD as we’ll be closer to a boundary and under fast flowing jet stream which leads to a lot of uncertainty on tracks/timing of systems.

DAYS 1-5 (MARCH 22-26)

Spring is here and the late March portion of it is a time when we have many weather mood swings typically, and some of what will be on display during this 5 day period, including this weekend. Today will feel more like mid spring with a shot of mild air. The daylight hours will be mainly dry as a strong cold front approaches from the west. It will be a breezy day taking a little bit away from the mildness of the air, but not too much. This front has little moisture to work with so only a brief passing rain shower favors areas north of I-90 this evening. A secondary trough may initiate a brief snow flurry in northern MA and/or southern NH overnight, leading a shot of colder air into the region, so our mild Saturday as followed by a chilly Sunday. A gusty wind will make high temps in the 40s feel more like 30s. Sunday night’s a cold one as clouds move in ahead of a low pressure area. This system will cross the region during Monday, and with enough cold air around it can and probably will start as snow over a portion of the region, especially north of I-90 and from I-95 westward, where some minor accumulation may occur before rain takes over. The storm departs Monday night, but cold air aloft means a lot of clouds can be around on Tuesday, but with no more than a passing light shower of rain/mix/snow, with a chilly breeze expected. The next low pressure system, small and fast-moving, brings another chance of unsettled weather to our region on Wednesday, but this one may scoot a little further south and be more of a side-swipe. I’ll follow the trends on that as we get closer to it.

TODAY: Sun through high clouds, eventually more clouds than sunshine. Highs 55-62 except 48-55 South Coast. Wind SW 5-15 MPH, gusts 20-25 MPH.

TONIGHT: Variably cloudy. A passing rain shower possible evening. A passing snow shower possible overnight. Lows 33-40. Wind SW shifting to NW 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.

SUNDAY: Sun and passing clouds. Highs 45-52. Wind NW 10-20 MPH, gusts 25-35 MPH.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds. Lows 30-37. Wind NW 5-15 MPH, diminishing.

MONDAY: Overcast. Rain likely, may begin as snow in some areas, especially north and west of Boston with a small accumulation possible on unpaved surfaces. Highs 40-47. Wind NE 5-15 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with areas of fog evening, rain tapering off. Breaking clouds overnight. Lows 35-42. Wind variable up to 10 MPH, becoming W 5-15 MPH.

TUESDAY: Intervals of clouds and sun. A brief passing rain/mix/snow shower possible. Highs 42-49. Wind W 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy evening. Mostly cloudy overnight. Lows 32-39. Wind W 5-15 MPH, diminishing.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain, some mix possible, favoring southern areas. Highs 40-47. Wind variable 5-15 MPH.

DAYS 6-10 (MARCH 27-31)

The home stretch of March features an unsettled pattern and generally below normal temperatures. A disturbance or two can bring a few showers of rain/mix/snow to the region early period. A more substantial low pressure area may bring a more significant precipitation event after that.

DAYS 11-15 (APRIL 1-5)

An unsettled pattern with below normal temperatures for early April. Details TBD.

DAYS 1-5 (MARCH 21-25)

Our early spring weather pattern is going to feature more chilly than mild weather, and an active pattern bringing frequent disturbances through, but no major storms. One such system is passing by now as low pressure forms along a passing front. While it does intensify as it moves away, the bands of rain with it will taper off, maybe as some mix / wet snow in interior higher elevations, during this morning. A drying / clearing trend commences this afternoon, leading to a fair and chilly night, with gusty winds at first this afternoon and evening, which will settle down overnight as the low moves further away. No big changes to the weekend outlook. Saturday is the milder of the 2 days ahead of a trough and cold front. A brief rain shower as the front passes by Saturday evening and even a follow up snow flurry potential as colder air arrives overnight. This leads to a fair, blustery, chilly Sunday with a healthy northwesterly air flow. But on things move fairly quickly and the next storm system brings more precipitation for Monday. Enough cold air may be present for this to start as wet snow especially northern and interior sections, before it evolves to a rain event. Behind it comes more chilly air with a few rain / snow showers possible Tuesday.

TODAY: Cloudy morning with rain possibly ending as mix and/or snow, especially interior higher elevations. Partly sunny with a passing light rain or snow shower possible afternoon. Temperatures steady 38-45, may fall slightly. Wind N to NW 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

TONIGHT: Clearing. Lows 26-33. Wind NW 5-15 MPH.

SATURDAY: Sunny morning. Clouds arrive afternoon – late-day rain shower possible. Highs 55-62. Wind NW shifting to SW 5-15 MPH, a few higher gusts.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Variably cloudy. A passing rain shower possible evening. A passing snow shower possible overnight. Lows 33-40. Wind SW shifting to NW 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.

SUNDAY: Partly to mostly sunny. Highs 45-52. Wind NW 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds. Lows 30-37. Wind NW 5-15 MPH, diminishing.

MONDAY: Overcast. Rain likely, may begin as snow in some areas, especially north and west of Boston. Highs 38-45. Wind NE 5-15 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT: Overcast. Rain tapers off. Areas of fog. Temperatures steady 38-45 or may rise slightly. Wind variable 5-15 MPH.

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy. A passing rain/snow shower possible. Highs 40-47. Wind NW 15-25 MPH.

DAYS 6-10 (MARCH 26-30)

Continued unsettled pattern with near to below normal temperatures. Precipitation events may include some mix/snow, depending on track/locations. March 26 and 28 are the 2 more likely days for these systems.

DAYS 11-15 (MARCH 31 – APRIL 4)

Cool and unsettled pattern continues heading out of March and into the beginning of April.

DAYS 1-5 (MARCH 20-24)

Welcome to spring 2025! The vernal equinox occurred at 5:01 a.m., and the new season greets us with marine air, a stratus cloud deck, and areas of fog. This will hold in place all day, along with some areas of moderate to dense fog to start the day, especially in eastern coastal areas. While a few patches of light drizzle may occur in response to the marine air mass, it will be rain-free during the day today, but not tonight, as a cold front moves across the region with a band of rain. As a new area of low pressure forms on the front, moves over our area, then departs to the east, the rain will come to an end Friday morning, but can become mixed with or even change to wet snow for a brief time over interior higher elevations before doing so. This can produce a brief minor accumulation on some surfaces, but it won’t last. A few lingering very light showers of rain and/or snow can take place during the afternoon as colder air moves in on a gusty north to northwest wind. The weekend will be ok in general. Saturday will be the warmer of the 2 days with a quick wind shift to southwest ahead of an approaching cold front. This front may produce a quick rain shower in the evening Saturday and maybe a brief snow shower overnight as a secondary trough passes. This will set up a fair but breezy and much cooler Sunday. An active weather pattern takes the next weather system in quickly with clouds advancing Sunday night and precipitation likely on Monday, mainly rain but may start as a period of snow especially inland / northern locations. Will monitor that as we get closer.

TODAY: Cloudy. Areas of fog, especially near the coast during this morning. Patchy light drizzle possible. Highs 44-51 coast, 51-58 inland. Wind E to SE up to 10 MPH.

TONIGHT: Cloudy. Rain likely. Lows 38-45. Wind variable 5-15 MPH.

FRIDAY: Cloudy morning with rain possibly ending as mix and/or snow, especially interior higher elevations. Partly sunny with a passing light rain or snow shower possible afternoon. Temperatures steady 38-45, may fall slightly. Wind N to NW 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Clearing. Lows 26-33. Wind NW 5-15 MPH.

SATURDAY: Sunny morning. Increasing clouds afternoon with a late day or evening rain/mix shower possible. Highs 48-55. Wind NW 5-15 MPH shifting to SW, a few higher gusts.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. A passing rain/mix/snow shower possible. Lows 35-42. Wind SW 5-15 MPH shifting to NW.

SUNDAY: Partly to mostly sunny. Highs 45-52. Wind NW 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds. Lows 30-37. Wind NW 5-15 MPH, diminishing.

MONDAY: Overcast. Rain likely, may begin as snow in some areas, especially north and west of Boston. Highs 38-45. Wind NE 5-15 MPH.

DAYS 6-10 (MARCH 25-29)

Continued unsettled pattern with near to below normal temperatures. Precipitation events may include some mix/snow, depending on track/locations.

DAYS 11-15 (MARCH 30 – APRIL 3)

Cooler and unsettled pattern continues for the end of March / start of April.

DAYS 1-5 (MARCH 19-23)

We are now under 24 hours from the official start of spring, with the occurrence of the vernal equinox at 5:01 a.m. Thursday. High pressure governs today’s weather, which will be pleasant by March standards. After a chilly morning, abundant sun will feel nice by noon and onward, as wind will be fairly light. But light wind and fair weather at this time of year often means onshore winds near the coast, and cooler conditions there. This will be true today. Clouds advance in from the ocean late-day and tonight due to the easterly air flow as higher clouds show up from west to east this evening and tonight ahead of our next trough and frontal system. This leads to a rather grey day for us to welcome spring with on Thursday, with a few patches of drizzle and areas of fog with increased presences of moist marine air. As the system from the west approaches, and a new low pressure area develops and heads into the region, a slug of rain will occur Thursday night into Friday morning. As the new low moves to our east, the rain can end as some mixed precipitation and snow for interior higher elevations and a few lingering very light showers of rain and/or snow can take place during the afternoon as colder air moves in on a gusty north to northwest wind. The weekend will be ok in general. Saturday will be the warmer of the 2 days with a quick wind shift to southwest ahead of an approaching cold front. This front may produce a quick rain shower in the evening Saturday and maybe a brief snow shower overnight as a secondary trough passes. This will set up a fair but breezy and much cooler Sunday.

TODAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 48-55 coast, 55-62 inland. Wind N up to 10 MPH shifting to E.

TONIGHT: Increasing clouds. Lows 35-42. Wind E under 10 MPH.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy. Highs 46-53. Wind SE 5-15 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Cloudy. Rain likely. Lows 38-45. Wind variable 5-15 MPH.

FRIDAY: Cloudy morning with rain possibly ending as mix and/or snow, especially interior higher elevations. Partly sunny with a passing light rain or snow shower possible afternoon. Temperatures steady 38-45, may fall slightly. Wind N to NW 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Clearing. Lows 26-33. Wind NW 5-15 MPH.

SATURDAY: Sunny morning. Increasing clouds afternoon with a late day or evening rain/mix shower possible. Highs 48-55. Wind NW 5-15 MPH shifting to SW, a few higher gusts.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. A passing rain/mix/snow shower possible. Lows 35-42. Wind SW 5-15 MPH shifting to NW.

SUNDAY: Partly to mostly sunny. Highs 50-57. Wind NW 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.

DAYS 6-10 (MARCH 24-28)

Unsettled pattern brings two storm chances during this 5 day period, either or both can contain some spring mix/snow, depending on locations / storm tracks. Details to come. Temperatures variable, overall close to normal.

DAYS 11-15 (MARCH 29 – APRIL 2)

Cooler and unsettled pattern indicated for the end of March / start of April.

DAYS 1-5 (MARCH 18-22)

Slow clearing will take place today as drier air arrives behind yesterday’s cold frontal passage. High pressure builds in tonight into Wednesday with fair and more tranquil weather after a gusty breeze is with us during today. Clouds return Thursday as the next trough approaches from the west. A frontal system will approach in association with the trough, and low pressure will develop and move across or just southeast of our area by early Friday. While this system starts as rain for the region, enough cold air can work in on its back side to cause the precipitation to mix with or turn to snow before ending, especially over interior higher elevations, but some mixing is possible even into the coastal plain, especially from Boston north. After a chilly Friday night, it will recover somewhat on Saturday ahead of another trough and accompanying frontal system that can bring a shower of rain or mix late Saturday. Vernal equinox (start of spring) occurs on Thursday morning at 5:01 a.m. EDT.

TODAY: Mostly cloudy start, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs 51-58. Wind NW 5-15 MPH, gusts 20-25 MPH.

TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 33-40. Wind NW to N diminishing to under 10 MPH.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 48-55 coast, 55-62 inland. Wind N up to 10 MPH shifting to E.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds. Lows 35-42. Wind E under 10 MPH.

THURSDAY: Cloudy. Highs 46-53. Wind SE 5-15 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Cloudy. Rain likely. Lows 38-45. Wind variable 5-15 MPH.

FRIDAY: Cloudy morning with rain possibly ending as mix and/or snow, especially interior higher elevations. Partly sunny with a passing light rain or snow shower possible afternoon. Temperatures steady 38-45, may fall slightly. Wind N to NW 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Clearing. Lows 26-33. Wind NW 5-15 MPH.

SATURDAY: Sunny morning. Increasing clouds afternoon with a late day or evening rain/mix shower possible. Highs 48-55. Wind NW 5-15 MPH shifting to SW.

DAYS 6-10 (MARCH 23-27)

Fair March 23. Unsettled pattern with a couple systems bringing precipitation threats in the March 24-27 time frame. Temperatures variable, averaging near normal.

DAYS 11-15 (MARCH 28 – APRIL 1)

Cooler and unsettled pattern indicated for the end of March / start of April.

DAYS 1-5 (MARCH 17-21)

We’ll have a wet St. Patrick’s Day today as a strong but slow-moving cold front moves west to east across the region and a wave of low pressure moves up along it, slowing its progress even more. It won’t be until tonight that we get rid of the rain from it, and sometime early Tuesday morning when we start to see clearing take place. But tomorrow does turn out to be a dry day with sun eventually returning, albeit with a gusty breeze as well. High pressure brings fair and more tranquil weather for Wednesday, but an increase in high clouds will be an indicator of the next approaching low pressure area. Spring arrives at 5:01 a.m. EDT with the occurrence of the vernal equinox on Thursday, but expect a mainly cloudy day with nighttime rain as low pressure and its frontal systems move into the region. This will bring a period of rain into Friday, which may end as mix/snow for some areas, especially interior higher elevations, as cold air arrives. A new low forms offshore and intensifies while pulling away via the Gulf of Maine, so expect a few lingering sprinkles of rain or flurries of snow with a gusty chilly breeze and breaking clouds Friday afternoon. The first full day of spring will feel a bit more like winter again…

TODAY: Overcast. Rain likely. Highs 53-60. Wind S 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.

TONIGHT: Cloudy. Rain ends evening. Patchy fog. Lows 33-40. Wind shifting to NW 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy start, then partly to mostly sunny. Highs 51-58. Wind NW 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 33-40. Wind NW to N diminishing to under 10 MPH.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 48-55 coast, 55-62 inland. Wind N up to 10 MPH shifting to E.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds. Lows 35-42. Wind E under 10 MPH.

THURSDAY: Cloudy. Highs 46-53. Wind SE 5-15 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Cloudy. Rain likely. Lows 38-45. Wind variable 5-15 MPH.

FRIDAY: Cloudy morning with rain possibly ending as mix and/or snow, especially interior higher elevations. Partly sunny with a passing light rain or snow shower possible afternoon. Temperatures steady 38-45, may fall slightly. Wind N to NW 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

DAYS 6-10 (MARCH 22-26)

Upper trough and associated surface low / frontal system brings clouds and a brief precipitation chance later March 22 to early March 23. Cooler trend. More unsettled weather heading into next week – details TBD.

DAYS 11-15 (MARCH 27-31)

Cooler and unsettled pattern indicated for the end of March.

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DAYS 1-5 (MARCH 16-20)

This 5-day forecast portion takes us through the final 4 days of winter and to the day we change seasons from winter to spring, but the most “spring-like” feeling weather is going to come today as a strengthening southerly wind overtakes the region. It starts out rather foggy in a good portion of the region however, as low level moisture has increased with a marine air mass driven into southern New England by the south wind behind a warm front. While the fog dissipates, the clouds will dominate, although it will stay mainly rain-free through the day with the exception of a few patches of light drizzle with the fog this morning and a possible passing sprinkle of rain in a few locations midday and afternoon. The mild air will push high temps to 60+ for most areas, but a modifying influence of the chilly ocean water will keep coastal areas, especially Cape Cod / South Coast, cooler. A slow-moving cold front will push into the region tonight and take most of the day Monday (St. Patrick’s Day) to pass by, slowed by an additional wave of low pressure. This results in widespread rain showers much of this time. Monday night, we dry out / clear out from west to east behind the front. Tuesday’s weather will be dry and breezy as high pressure builds eastward through the Great Lakes. Continued dry weather Wednesday will result from high pressure overhead extending into southeastern Canada, but also allow for a bigger temperature contrast from cool eastern coastal areas with an onshore breeze to much milder conditions further inland. Thursday’s weather will feature an increase in clouds as the next trough starts to approach from the west, but the early thought is that we’ll stay dry during the day and see a chance of some rainfall arriving at night. The vernal equinox occurs at 5:01 a.m. EDT Thursday March 20.

TODAY: Cloudy. Areas of fog and patchy light drizzle this morning. A passing sprinkle of rain possible midday on. Highs 51-58 South Coast, 59-66 elsewhere. Wind S increasing to 10-20 MPH, gusts around 30 MPH.

TONIGHT: Cloudy. Widespread rain showers. Slight chance of a thunderstorm. Lows 48-55. Wind S 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

MONDAY: Cloudy with rain showers likely through mid afternoon, diminishing west to east, then late-day breaking clouds, especially west of I-95. Highs 55-62. Wind S 5-15 MPH, higher gusts, shifting to NW.

MONDAY NIGHT: Clearing. Lows 35-42. Wind NW 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 52-59. Wind NW 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 33-40. Wind NW to N diminishing to under 10 MPH.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 48-55 coast, 55-62 inland. Wind N up to 10 MPH shifting to E.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 35-42. Wind E under 10 MPH.

THURSDAY: Increasing clouds. Chance of rain at night. Highs 46-53. Wind SE 5-15 MPH.

DAYS 6-10 (MARCH 21-25)

The first full day of spring on March 21 might remind you more of winter with a chill northerly wind as a cold front moves offshore, rain that may end as mix/snow and some lingering rain/mix/snow showers behind that. The March 22-23 weekend will feature an upper level low crossing the region and while it will be precipitation-free most of the time, there can be some scattered rain/mix/snow showers with fairly cool weather dominant. Additional unsettled weather is a potential for later in the period as well.

DAYS 11-15 (MARCH 26-30)

Cooler and unsettled pattern indicated for late month.

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