Bay Staters, it’s time to find your shovels and test out your snowblowers. Parts of Massachusetts are expected to see some snowfall this week, according to the National Weather Service’s Boston office. The chances are going up for two-plus inches of snow for spots west of Interstate 495. “Decent chance for accumulating snow across interior … Read more
Boston is set to see a string of unseasonably warm fall days before another cold front pushes temperatures into a more normal range heading into the weekend, according to National Weather Service forecasts. “It looks like a pretty nice start to the week,” said NWS meteorologist Kyle Pederson. “We’re going to have temperatures (Monday) that … Read more
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the southern tip of B.C’s Haida Gwaii on Sunday, followed by a series of aftershocks. According to Earthquakes Canada, the tremors were felt in Sandspit and Masset in the Haida Gwaii archipelago, parts of northern Vancouver Island including Port Hardy and Gold River, and as far as Terrace and Kitimat … Read more
Ugh, not again. After a warmer than normal July across the region, the hot weather has returned as the National Weather Service issued another “heat advisory.” Meteorologists were warning that heat index values could spike up to 96 degrees across parts of Massachusetts during the next couple of days. “Hot temperatures and high humidity may … Read more
Temperatures are expected to soar along the U.S. West Coast on Friday and Saturday, the National Weather Service said, warning that “dangerous heat” will likely spread up the West Coast as it intensifies. Forecasters said temperatures will be 15-30 degrees above average for much of the West Coast Friday, and “numerous record-breaking temperatures can be … Read more
Unlike some recent rainy Independence Days, those heading to the Esplanade for the Boston Pops and fireworks should be in the clear this Fourth of July. The National Weather Service is forecasting a warm holiday with rising humidity, but it should be dry in the Boston area. The agency’s forecast discussion states, “Downright tropical!” “Right … Read more
The heat will finally be gone as Celtics fans line the championship parade route, but it’s still going to feel quite sticky out there during the victory celebration on Friday. The heat wave is thankfully ending for the Boston-area, as city temps during the parade will be cooler in the low 80s. The humidity won’t … Read more
Can the Northern Lights strike twice within a month? After New Englanders were recently treated to the brilliant aurora, they could have another shot at seeing the dazzling light display this weekend. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a “Geomagnetic Storm WATCH” for Friday and Saturday, alerting residents that the event could lead to … Read more
The recent heat wave that settled over the Boston region will soon give way to alternating days of cool and rainy weather, according to the National Weather Service, but — hopefully — not until after Monday’s Memorial Day parades reach their patriotic conclusions. While rain is possible through many of the coming days and nights … Read more
Some parts of the Bay State could get up to a foot of snow this week as a series of weather systems make their way through the region, according to the National Weather Service. High elevation regions like the Berkshires and northern Worcester County have upwards of a 50% chance of seeing a foot of … Read more
