Seasonal temperatures return and the melting begins
Conrad Straden–The Tech
After an additional two inches of snow Tuesday night, our weather pattern is finally changing. Sunshine and warm temperatures will be the story the next few days with highs in the upper 30s and low 40s. High pressure dominates on Friday, bringing clear skies and calmer winds. As we head into the weekend, a weak disturbance will pass through New England, potentially bringing a few snow showers on Saturday. Otherwise, mild temperatures and few clouds will make for a pleasant weekend.
Further south, a low pressure system will slide across the country on Sunday night, bringing rain to the South and Mid-Atlantic. Right now, the question remains whether this low can connect with a piece of energy to the north, or whether they stay separate. A well-timed connection would mean a snowstorm for Southern New England, while a flatter, disconnected solution would mean the storm stays to our south. It is still too early to tell what the outcome will be, but several inches of snow would not be a surprise.
Looking ahead to next week, the warmer weather will continue, with the chance for some rain towards the end of the week. This would be the first rain in over a month. As we approach spring, the days will get longer, with sunsets now after 5 p.m. and sunrises before 7 a.m.
Today: Partly Cloudy. High around 35°F (2°C). Northwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
Tonight: Clear. Low around 16°F (-9°C). Northwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
Friday: Sunny. High around 38°F (3°C) and overnight low around 20°F (-7°C). West winds 5-10 mph.
Saturday: Partly Cloudy. Chance for snow showers. High around 41°F (5°C) and overnight low around 22°F (-6°C). West winds 3-8 mph.
Sunday: Partly Cloudy. High around 42°F (6°C) and overnight low around 28°F (-2°C). Winds are light and variable.