A refreshing change is on the way for New England. Humidity has been hanging around, but a cold front this evening will deliver drier air into western New England and sweep east overnight. By Tuesday morning, most of us will wake up to dew points in the 40s and 50s – a crisp, cool feel that will carry through much of the week. If you’ve been tired of sticky days, this will be a welcome stretch.
The jet stream pattern favors cooler-than-average temperatures for late August and early September. With average highs in the upper 70s this time of year, many of us will run a few degrees below that, and the trend continues right into the upcoming holiday weekend.
Tuesday looks beautiful with sunshine and highs in the 75–80° range, perfect for first-day-of-school photos. A west wind near 10 mph will keep conditions comfortable. Tuesday night turns cool, with 40s in the far north and 50s to near 60 elsewhere – great for open-window sleeping.
Wednesday features more clouds as upper-level energy passes through. A sprinkle or pop-up shower is possible, but it’s not a washout. Highs stay in the 70s, with light winds allowing for afternoon sea breezes. By Thursday, sunshine gives way to building clouds, with late-day showers or an isolated thunderstorm possible across northern New England.
Friday brings the most unsettled weather of the stretch, as a slow front stalls over the region. Expect clouds, scattered showers, and perhaps a few thunderstorms, especially in central and southern New England. Temperatures may stay near 70 in the north, with mid-70s farther south.
Fortunately, conditions improve into the holiday weekend. Saturday brightens up, though an onshore wind will keep coastal areas cooler. Sunday and Labor Day Monday look to be the best of the bunch, with sunshine, comfortable air, and highs in the mid to upper 70s.
In the tropics, Tropical Storm Fernand remains a small system over open water with little impact aside from some increased swell. Meanwhile, a cluster of thunderstorms near the Lesser Antilles has weakened significantly and now has only a low chance of further development. If the next storm does form, it will take the name Gabrielle.
All in all, this week features pleasant days, cool nights, and a holiday weekend that should cooperate for most outdoor plans once Friday’s showers move through.
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