 THURSDAY: Our current storm exits from southwest to northeast during the day. The forecast remains on track for southern and western areas, with precipitation ending by mid-morning and eastern and northern regions by mid-afternoon. With cold air moving in on the backside, areas seeing rain could see snow as a parting gift. Special attention is needed for folks in the coastal plain around the evening commute, as breeze-swept light to heavy snow showers are possible. This could bring a quick accumulation, causing slick conditions and reducing visibility through early evening. Snow showers are possible along the Quebec border region heading into the overnight. Wind speeds are expected to increase as the storm bombs out over the Gulf of St. Lawrence in the wee hours of Friday. FRIDAY: Bitter cold wind chill values below zero in the higher elevations, with single digits and teens elsewhere, can be expected throughout the day. A stout northwesterly breeze persists, with wind gusts in the 20-30 mph range (30-45 mph at higher elevations), which could cause some isolated power outages from falling tree limbs. SATURDAY: The coldest airmass of the season moves in for a brief visit. The breeze slowly subsides as the storm to the northeast slides out into the North Atlantic. As the wind speeds drop, this sets up radiational cooling for Saturday night, with well below normal temperatures to start Sunday.  SUNDAY: An upper-level ridge nudges its way into the region, bringing warmer air in aloft and setting up the potential for light snow and snow showers at times across the state, with some minor accumulation possible.  TWO SYSTEMS TO WATCH NEXT WEEK: Monday night into Tuesday could bring snow for the interior and rain for the coast. A widespread rain event is possible Wednesday into Thursday. Stay tuned for updates! Temperature outlook through Wednesday Make it routine to check the PTW Weather Wall for updates Appreciation for financial help to keep the coffee pot going, help me pay the bills, and train future forecasters Always have MULTIPLE ways to receive weather alerts. Stay aware, stay on alert, and stay safe. - Mike PRINT MEDIA: Feel free to quote and cite my work here for your stories. Please give me the professional courtesy of knowing that you are referencing my material so I can read your final product and acknowledge it on my media and link it on the PTW IN MEDIA page here on the website. Feel free to send me a message via the Facebook page or Twitter (X) to get my phone number if necessary. Thank you! NOTE: The forecast information depicted on this platform is for general information purposes only for the public and is not designed or intended for commercial use. For those seeking pinpoint weather information for business operations, you should use a private sector source. For information about where to find commercial forecasters to assist your business, please message me and I will be happy to help you. |
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