Matt Noyes has plenty of meteorology to cover in our deep-dive Insights video today, from a corridor of wind creating severe thunderstorms in parts of the country – even into some of the Northeast Wednesday – to warmth and rain that will raise river levels in parts of New England. Watch the video for all the details – the only forecast you need to know is here at 1DegreeOutside!
A powerful storm system is on the move, set to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and even a rumble of thunder to New England by midweek. As the system tracks east, it will create severe weather in the Mid-Atlantic while pulling in a strong southerly wind for New England, helping to rapidly melt lingering snow piles and push temperatures into the 50s for many. The heaviest rain and strongest winds will arrive Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, followed by a shift to cooler, gusty conditions heading into Friday.
With temperatures near 50°F, today will feel pleasant for early March, though clouds will be on the increase as the storm system begins its approach. Northern New England may see some wet snow showers, particularly in northern Maine and parts of Vermont and New Hampshire, but accumulations will be minor and melt quickly due to the warming trend.
By Wednesday, the storm strengthens across the eastern U.S., tapping into Gulf moisture and warm air, leading to severe thunderstorms in the Mid-Atlantic while New England experiences strong southerly winds and downpours. The most significant impacts will arrive Wednesday night, when wind gusts could exceed 50 mph in some areas, particularly across Cape Cod, the Islands, and coastal Southern New England.
Rainfall totals will generally range between 0.5” and 1”, but localized higher amounts are possible, especially in areas that experience multiple downpours. The combination of heavy rain and snowmelt may push some rivers toward action stage, particularly in Vermont and northern New England.
As the storm exits, gusty west winds will keep things blustery and cooler Friday, with highs returning to the 40s. A weaker system may bring a few scattered rain or snow showers Friday night into early Saturday, but at this point, it does not look like a major weather-maker.
📅 Daylight Saving Time begins early Sunday morning! Clocks jump ahead one hour at 2 AM—a sure sign that spring is just around the corner.
