Cold Cumulus and Mild Weekend Rains
Posted by Joe Joyce October 1, 2009 at 12:17 pm
We are still under the influence of an upper level low pressure system, which is currently over the Canadian border. Counter-clockwise rotation of air around the low is supplying the chill down at the ground, but also up above where it is much colder. The sun has heated the surface already this morning, and the cumulus have begun their vertical ascent. A partly to mostly cloudy appearance to the sky this afternoon with temperatures running below normal mostly in the 50’s. A stray shower or sprinkle can not be ruled out in the NW hills. Skies will be clearing overnight as our upper low starts to pull away and pressure on the rise. Another cool night with lows dipping into the 30’s and 40’s. High pressure on the move for Friday will mean more abundant sunshine. As the high pulls off the coast, winds will shift to the south allowing for slightly warmer temperatures Friday. The cold heavy at the air will not be in a hurry to leave, so the lighter warmer air will override the cooler air forming clouds along a warm front. Showers will develop on this warm front Friday night and push into western New England late.
This weekend we will be tracking an energized slow moving cold front. Saturday will start out showery, cloudy and damp. SSE winds will try to bring in warmer air into the 60’s. Any wind off the water this time of year can make it feel raw, but inland temps will try to get to 70. Showers will transition to pockets of heavy rain by later in the afternoon as a wave of low pressure gathers on the cold front. Tropical moisture will be heading up the coast which could enhance the rainfall. The heavy rains will continue through Saturday Night and Early Sunday morning. In some of these downpours easily 1-3″ of rain could occur if everything comes together. That is the catch! Just how strong and how fast is this front going to be?
If this front is more progressive, we have a shot at lighter amounts of rain and also a improved Sunday forecast to look forward to. If the cold front slows more with this developing wave along it, well…Houston we have a problem. This will mean a heavier rain, localized flooding and rain lingering through the morning on Sunday. Right now, we will play optimistic with the weekend and call for slow improvement Sunday with a damp start and breaking PM clouds. High pressure builds in for the start of next week for a couple days of sunshine before another batch of rain is here by midweek.
Weekend Weather Discussion
Posted by Joe Joyce June 6, 2009 at 7:49 am
A storm is moving away from New England today. It provided rain to southern New England last night, especially southeast MA, where up to an 1″ of rain fell. There are plenty of lingering low clouds at the coast this morning. The trend will be for clouds to be breaking and giving way to increasing afternoon sunshine. This weekend will be dry and very pleasant once we get rid of these clouds at the beaches! Read more
Memorial Day Weekend Weather Discussion- Update
Posted by Joe Joyce May 23, 2009 at 7:44 am
Changeable weather is likely this Memorial Day Weekend, but there will be plenty of weather to enjoy along the way! Expect cooler conditions at the coast, with variable clouds both Saturday and Sunday with the occassional shower or even thunderstorms. The weather for Memorial Day Parades and BBQ’s will absolutely fantastic! Read more
Mild Showers Ending…Cooler Air on the Move!
Posted by Joe Joyce May 16, 2009 at 9:20 am
The weather will be in flux this weekend as a change in the airmass and a turn to slightly cooler temperatures is in the works! A strong cold front is heading eastward. This will provide periodic morning showers. Cooler air will be in place to start the week, but how long will it last? Full weather discussion inside! Read more
Mother’s Day Weekend Weather Discussion
Posted by Joe Joyce May 9, 2009 at 7:49 am
Strong to Severe storms brought heavy rain and damaging winds Late Saturday Afternoon & Evening. This was along a cold front which will change the airmass…just in time for Mother’s Day! More on the weather Inside Read more
Nice Weekend in an Overall Unsettled Pattern.
Posted by Joe Joyce May 1, 2009 at 4:10 pm
This weekend is still delivering the goods with beautiful weather, but showers and clouds are on the move! Look inside for a detailed weather discussion for the weather ahead! Read more
Weekend Weather Outlook
Posted by Joe Joyce November 8, 2008 at 11:19 am
Well folks…what can I say? We are getting there. Since the clouds moved in Wednesday, we have been stuck is this dismal pattern thanks to a weakening area of Low Pressure south of New England which has helped to keep the clouds locked in place along with the occassional drizzle & fog. It is a similar story today, but this time the weather is on the move a bit. Still, winds are so calm that it will be a very slow progression towards improvement. Read more
Stubborn clouds begrudgingly give way to improvement this weekend
Posted by Matt Noyes November 7, 2008 at 1:48 pm
It’s not going to be the easiest feat, but New England WILL eventually find brighter skies and pleasant fall weather. Improvement will seem far off on Friday, however, as clouds remain…
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