DAYS 1-5 (NOVEMBER 26-30)

We’re now in a pattern, in contrast to the one a few days ago, where weather systems are moving much more quickly. A low pressure area will travel to our north today and while it’s occluding / maturing, a new low will form nearby as the system is getting set to exit later today. Net result: A period of rain, not too beneficial as it will be short-lived and not produce that much (mostly 0.25 inch or less). This is followed by dry weather tonight through Wednesday as a small area of high pressure builds into the region. The next storm system, born of the Pacific jet stream, will hold more moisture as it races east northeastward to wet down our Thanksgiving Day with travel-slowing but otherwise beneficial rain. This can start as a mix or wet snow in the higher elevations well northwest of Boston for a while, with some accumulation in the highest elevations of north central MA and southwestern NH. The low center will pass just south of New England Thursday evening and be well out to sea by early Friday. That day, and Saturday, will feature mainly dry and chilly weather with a gusty breeze. I can’t rule out a passing rain/mix/snow shower in the region on Friday.

TODAY: Any early sun in eastern areas is replaced by advancing clouds. Generally cloudy with a period of rain from mid morning through mid afternoon west to east. Clouds may break mainly west of I-95 by late day. Highs 43-50 north of I-90, 50-57 to the south. Wind variable 5-15 MPH, shifting to W later in the day.

TONIGHT: Clearing. Lows 27-34. Wind NW 5-15 MPH, diminishing.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 40-47. Wind variable up to 10 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds. Lows 26-33. Wind calm.

THURSDAY (THANKSGIVING): Overcast. Rain arrives west to east in the morning, may be mixed rain/snow or even a period of wet snow higher elevations of southwestern NH and north central MA before turning to rain, but some snowfall accumulation is possible in highest elevations there. Highs 40-47. Wind calm at dawn, then E to NE increasing to 5-15 MPH later.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with rain ending evening. Breaking clouds overnight. Patchy fog. Lows 35-42. Wind NE 5-15 MPH shifting to N.

FRIDAY: Many clouds / intervals of sun. A passing rain/mix/snow shower possible. Highs 42-49. Wind N to NW 10-20 MPH, higher gusts.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 22-29. Wind NW 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 40-47. Wind NW 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.

DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 1-5)

Cold, dry pattern overall. Watch for a clipper type system around December 4 with some mix/snow but not likely a big storm.

DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 6-10)

Same pattern continues. On the cold, dry side, but watch for minor systems with some early season snowflakes.