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Hi everyone! Not much to add onto the previous discussion in terms of upcoming weather as the overall pattern is going about as expected. Fine-tuning a few things… High pressure brings tranquil weather today before it slips off to the east on Thursday and clouds move in an advance of a complex but not-too-strong weather system. This system will come in 2 parts, the first bringing a few rain or snow showers Thursday night, with a second, more organized area coming in with steadier precipitation on Friday.  There are significant differences in computer model forecasts about this Friday precipitation event, ranging from a mild rainstorm to a cold snowstorm. As many are doing, I am leaning in the milder direction, since high presssure will be located east of us, with a southerly wind ahead of the storm, rather than north of us, which would provide a northeast wind and lock in cold air.

A break is still expected Saturday before a weaker system bring some light snow or mix on Sunday. There continue to be indications of a stormy pattern to begin March, but more on this will come later.

For now, here’s an updated forecast for the Boston area…

WEDNESDAY: Sunny. High 35 to 40. Wind variable up to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Low 20 to 25 except teens some inland areas. Wind light variable.

THURSDAY: Increasing clouds. High 43 to 48. Wind south 5 to 15 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with a few rain or snow showers possible. Low 31 to 36.  Wind southeast 5 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY: Rain likely in the morning, may begin as brief snow north and west of Boston. Rain tapering off in the afternoon with a few rain or snow showers in the evening. High in the 40s.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy. High in the 30s.

SUNDAY: Chance of light snow or mix. High in the 30s.