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Snow squalls possible midday Thursday. Here's what to expect
The winter storm now impacting Massachusetts could bring with it what’s known as “snow squalls” to the region around midday Thursday. But what are they and what should we expect? Shortly after lunchtime on Thursday, keep an eye to the sky. We could see snow squalls moving into Boston, creating a burst of wet snowflakes as the storm begins to wind...
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Is my school open Thursday? Get list of school closings and delays here
Hundreds of schools and districts are either closed or delayed Thursday as a storm moves through New England, bringing snow to many and mostly rain to Boston. The rain and snow continue into mid-morning before sweeping quickly offshore. Before they go, they will be impacting the Thursday morning commute across the region. Our final round of weather will be some...
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Winter storm on its way. Here's how much snow we can expect
Clouds are closing in Wednesday as we watch an “Alberta Clipper” storm system come through tonight and Thursday. These types of weather system originate over Alberta, Canada in the lee of the Canadian Rockies. They move quickly (like a clipper ship) and typically deliver a blast of very cold air. Climate change has rendered these systems endangered species in the...
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Snow possible in parts of New England this week
The season turns to winter this week, apropos since we started climatological (or meteorological) winter Sunday. This season runs from December to the end of February. Dec. 1 also marks the end of hurricane season. And folks across the southeast are saying good riddance. There’s not much of a breeze, but what little wind we have this morning will make...
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How much snow will we see in New England this winter?
We have an odd relationship with winter forecasts. On one hand, we know that it’s impossible to pin down three months of howling winds, snowstorms, freakish warmups, bitter blasts and an early/late arrival to spring, but we still want something — anything — that could give us a hint at what’s to come. Perhaps it gives us something to think...
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Thanksgiving storm takes center stage today
Our storm will take center stage this Thanksgiving. Rain will sweep across Massachusetts through the morning as the storm tracks almost directly along Interstate 95 from Philadelphia to Boston. Had we gathered some much colder air, this track could have put a sizeable chunk of the Bay State in accumulating snow. Instead, it’s a cold rain and a steady easterly...
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Thanksgiving storm could bring snow to parts of Mass., NH
This is busy travel day, and the weather is a trusty copilot. Plenty of sun is expected along with seasonably cool temperatures. We’ll turn cloudy tonight as the Thanksgiving storm rolls into the region. Although we’re not seeing the rain set in immediately Thursday morning, we could have a few light sprinkles precede the storm early on. The brunt of...
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Rainy Tuesday in store, and latest on Thanksgiving storm promising travel delays
A stormy pattern is unfolding during this holiday week. The first event is obvious – if you’ve looked outside. Showers are spreading across the Commonwealth with this speedy, tidy weather system. All told, a beneficial .1 to .4 inches of rain is in store, with showers exiting after 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures will attempt to mount a...
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Tracking a Thanksgiving storm threatening rain, snow in New England
There’s much more action in the weather world this week. It seems like Mother Nature flipped the switch from quiet to stormy just in time for Thanksgiving. We’ll get another shot of rain on Tuesday, with amounts that are tolerable and tame. It appears as though a quarter to half inch is possible along with a slight bump upward in...
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Rain continues Friday, showers break off Saturday
While not as wet as Thursday – and punctuated by a few sunny breaks – we’re still seeing some showers as the storm holds fast in New England. Our final batch will come Friday afternoon and into tonight.
