Danielle Noyes shares the latest New England forecast with emphasis on rainfall totals over the past 24 hours and a look at what to expect through tomorrow morning. She also gives a shout-out to the Wollaston School in Quincy!
A progressive weather pattern dominates much of the country today. A clipper system is bringing heavy snow to parts of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes, with accumulations of 3-6 inches, locally higher, and gusty winds causing blowing snow and travel challenges. The system will shift southeastward, bringing light to moderate snow to the Appalachians and the interior Northeast on Friday. In contrast, the West remains mild with above-average temperatures, with highs 10-20°F above normal across much of the region due to persistent upper-level ridging. Coastal and lower elevation rain with mountain snow will impact the Pacific Northwest and northern California, though this activity will be less intense than earlier in the week.
Temperatures across the eastern half of the U.S. will trend colder through the day and into the weekend following a frontal passage. Northern Plains and Upper Midwest residents are experiencing highs in the teens today, with 20s and 30s expected in the Midwest and Appalachians. Coastal areas of the Southeast remain mild for now, but much colder air is set to arrive by the weekend. Along the East Coast, highs range from the 20s in New England to the 50s in the Southeast.
The Northeast is in a transitional period as low pressure departs the region. This morning, upslope snow showers are tapering in the Adirondacks, Green Mountains, and parts of the western Catskills. Accumulations will be minor, generally under an inch. Skies will trend clearer across the valleys through the day as drier air moves in from the west under a building area of high pressure. Despite the clearing, temperatures will remain seasonably cold, with highs ranging from the 30s in most areas to the low 40s in coastal southern New England.
Tonight, high pressure over Quebec keeps the region dry and cold with lows in the teens and 20s. On Friday, a clipper system approaches from the west, accompanied by increasing clouds and light snow developing in the afternoon and evening. While snowfall will be light—1 to 3 inches for most areas—the onset of cold air and slippery roads may impact travel. Higher snowfall totals could occur in parts of interior eastern Massachusetts and Downeast Maine due to proximity to a developing offshore low. Temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing for much of the interior.
By Saturday, a fresh surge of arctic air will arrive, with highs only in the 20s for most locations and some lingering snow showers, especially in the mountains. Overnight lows Saturday into Sunday will plunge into the single digits across the interior and teens along the coast, with wind chills dropping below zero in some areas.
