Above all, Danielle and Matt express our heartfelt gratitude to all of you who have served or are serving, and each of your family members. Our family, and so many others like us, are grateful each and everyday for your incredible devotion to protecting our freedom and safety. As overnight and early morning showers depart, the weather looks great for honoring our Veterans across all of New England, with many of us seeing highs in the 60s. A reinforcing cold front arrives tonight, shifting our wind from the southwest today to northwest tomorrow, which will impact ongoing brush fires. The next 24 hours of weather are here, and you can find the next several days in our Insights video, posted on our homepage or linked here.
A broad and dynamic pattern will unfold across the U.S. early this week, bringing significant rain to parts of the East, strong winds and cooler temperatures to much of the country, and an active weather setup in the Northwest with multiple atmospheric river events. Currently, a cold front extending from the Midwest through the Eastern U.S. is progressing eastward, bringing showers and thunderstorms across much of the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. This front will clear most of the East Coast by Monday, leaving drier conditions but cooler air and windy conditions in its wake.
Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest will see repeated rounds of heavy precipitation through midweek, as a series of atmospheric rivers deliver heavy coastal rains and mountain snowfall to Washington, Oregon, and northern California. An initial pulse of moisture will impact the region tonight, with a more intense wave arriving by late Tuesday. Snow levels will fluctuate but remain high enough to bring heavy snow accumulations to the Cascades and portions of the northern Rockies.
Across the central and southern Plains, a period of milder-than-average temperatures is expected ahead of another cold front advancing southeastward on Tuesday. By Wednesday, this front will likely tap into Gulf moisture, potentially bringing heavier rainfall across the Southeast. Above-average warmth will continue along much of the East Coast and the Southeast through midweek, with temperatures running 10-15°F above normal before cooler conditions settle in later in the week.
A dynamic weather setup will affect the Northeast through midweek, bringing a mix of rain, gusty winds, and fluctuating temperatures before cooler, calmer conditions arrive by Wednesday. This setup will impact travel, outdoor plans, fire weather concerns, and marine interests, so residents should be prepared for changing conditions.
Early Monday, a cold front is ready to shut down the much-needed rain across the Northeast. Rainfall amounts will total either side of a quarter to a third of an inch, though some have seen less. The rain will taper off through the morning, giving way to clearing skies and mild conditions as southwest winds usher in unseasonably warm air. Highs will reach the mid to upper 60s in southern New England and the lower 60s farther north. Although rain will help dampen vegetation, fire weather concerns could persist in parts of New England once drier air returns in the afternoon.
Gusty southwest winds, especially over the Cape and Islands, will likely affect outdoor and marine activities through much of the day. Winds should ease somewhat inland by mid-afternoon, but coastal waters will remain choppy with small craft advisories in effect.
A secondary cold front will sweep through the region Monday night, bringing strong northwest winds that will usher in sharply cooler air. These gusty northwest winds will be felt across the region, with widespread gusts of 30-35 mph and peak gusts up to 40 mph in higher terrain and coastal areas. This shift could impact travel for high-profile vehicles, especially on elevated roadways and bridges, and make for challenging conditions for airport operations, particularly in Boston and Albany.
Overnight lows will drop into the mid-30s in northern areas and the low 40s closer to the coast, and temperatures will struggle to recover much on Tuesday. Daytime highs will reach only the 40s across most of New England, with 30s at higher elevations, marking a significant cooldown from Monday. Brisk winds will create even lower wind chills, with afternoon “feels-like” temperatures in the low 30s in many areas.
This cooler and windy pattern will also reintroduce fire weather concerns in southern New England and New York, as dry air combines with gusty conditions. Although Monday’s rain will provide some short-term relief, the rapid return of dry air could elevate the fire risk in these regions by Tuesday afternoon.
Mountainous areas in the Adirondacks and northern Greens may see lingering upslope snow showers Tuesday morning, with light accumulations of up to an inch or two possible above 1,500 feet. Lower elevations will stay dry but brisk, with high pressure slowly building into the region by evening and bringing diminishing winds after sunset.
Mariners should prepare for choppy seas and strong winds Monday into Tuesday, particularly along the southern New England coast and Cape Cod. Small Craft Advisories are in place
High pressure will settle over the Northeast on Wednesday, bringing mostly clear skies, diminishing winds, and seasonably cool temperatures. After a chilly start, with morning lows near freezing in many areas, afternoon highs will rise only into the upper 30s to mid-40s. The calm weather will offer a reprieve from the earlier windy conditions, making it a good day for outdoor activities and travel. However, low humidity and lingering breezes will continue to support elevated fire weather concerns in southern New England.
By late Thursday into Saturday, a storm will develop east of New England as it retrogrades (moves slowly east to west) from the Canadian Maritimes. While uncertainty remains regarding the exact path, this system could bring coastal rain or a mix of rain and snow to eastern areas, especially closer to the coast, but at this point the more likely scenario is for most of this to stay east of New England, with the best chance of anything being in Eastern Maine. Wherever impact is felt, winds could again turn gusty, depending on the storm’s proximity, potentially affecting coastal and marine operations.
