Oh Snow Close: The Almost-Record-Setting Winter That Wasn't
This winter, Boston came so close to a record-setting winter.
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This winter, Boston came so close to a record-setting winter.
Cold air will make its way all the way into southernmost New England making for a snowy finale to this long duration storm.
The 1-3" we got from round one is just an appetizer and unfortunately the snow will likely stick to the roads much easier by round two.
For the first time this winter, we are in for a legitimate snow storm here in southern New England.
This is one event that meteorologists will be glad when it is over. There is certainly room for snow totals to increase and also for school closings on Thursday, so stick with us!
The most likely places to see any significant snow accumulation are the northern and western suburbs of Boston.
After dark, a fairly potent second wave of precipitation will arrive and bring some heavy rain with potentially some thunder as well.
Precipitation will start just before dawn on Friday and will be falling into marginally cold air near the ground making for an interesting forecast for Friday morning's commute.
If somehow we manage to go the rest of winter without any measureable snow (certainly possible) than this season would go down as the least snowy season ever!
Today's storm will drop much less snow than previously expected.
This storm will truly be a daytime event, on average from 6-to-8 a.m to 4-to-6 p.m. Saturday.
Amounts are very tough to forecast this early, but it is likely that southeastern Massachusetts would be in line for the greatest snow accumulation, which could be in the 3-to-6 inch range.
There is plenty of winter left. Boston averages nearly 20 inches of total snow in the months of February and March.
Our next storm, which arrives this evening, will be much like all the others, with snow, but very little accumulation.
Our next storm, which arrives this evening, will be much like all the others, a wintry mix to mainly rain and no significant snow accumulation.
The snow has begun to fall across our area and for many this will end up being the biggest snowfall so far this season, including Boston!
The biggest snowfall of the season for many in eastern Massachusetts is on the way Saturday.
Ready or not it is going to look a lot more like winter around here as we are now tracking two accumulating snow events in the next 3 days!
The one thing we will have in place for this storm unlike just about any other this season will be cold air! No rain or mix this time, it will be all snow for our entire area.
It looks like we may tack on a another inch or two of snow before this week is over.
The lack of snow this season hasn't just been unusual. It has been historic.
Saturday night, Sunday and early Monday will be our coldest stretch so far this season and likely the coldest since last January.
There will be several hazardous weather conditions to deal with late tonight and Thursday morning.
What once looked like an all rain event for many has suddenly become a bit more interesting.
While we certainly can't expect a snowless winter, it appears we may be in for a very manageable 20-30 inches over the next few months, just looking strictly at the numbers.
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