Weekend weather: What you need to know for every activity you have planned
The past several years we’ve seen dry early springs. After the big snow of 2015 melted, the ground had very little moisture and there wasn’t any mud season to speak of in spite of all that snow.
But typically, spring in New England is unsettled, cloudy, wet, and cold. March is our wettest month, and April is notorious for frustration. The pattern setting up over the next week is going to bring lots of clouds, multiple chances of precipitation, and temperatures on the cooler side of the equation.
While this weather won’t be great for getting outside, it is an important part of bringing us out of the drought and ensuring we won’t have even bigger problems later this spring and summer. This isn’t to say it’s going to be wet for the next three weeks, but you’ll need some psychological fortitude to make it through a rather dreary period of weather ahead.
On Saturday, highs will reach near 50 or even the lower 50s. On Sunday, you can expect readings about 10 degrees colder in the lower 40s, or even upper 30s in New Hampshire and Maine.
Highs Saturday will reach the lower 50s with a few showers possible.
If you’re hitting the roads this weekend…
Plan on the chance of wet weather both Saturday and Sunday, but not a lot of it. Temperatures will remain above freezing so I am not concerned with icy roads in southern New England. Up north, including ski areas, there will be some snow on the order of a coating to a couple of inches. This will cause slick areas where road crews haven’t treated.
If you’re heading to Logan airport…
I don’t expect any weather issues in the Northeast this weekend. Some rain in the middle of the country, including Chicago, could cause brief delays, but generally the weather won’t be a player in air travel this weekend.
If you’re going skiing…
Ski areas have a lot of snow left and will be skiing into April. Temperatures will be in the 30s this weekend along with the chance of some snow or mixed rain and snow. Bring along a second jacket in case one gets wet or use a good shell.
There could be a coating to 2 inches of snow for ski areas this weekend.
Total precipitation will be relatively light this weekend.
If you’re playing any field games or golf…
Snow cover has diminished along the coast, and there are some golf courses open. Turf fields may be ready for play, but will be wet. Expect cold and raw conditions Sunday.
If you’re going hiking or running…
I can’t rule out rain showers Saturday afternoon or Sunday. However, any precipitation will be light and still allow for outdoor activity. Just be sure to have proper gear. Temperatures Saturday will be much more comfortable with highs around 50. You should plan on colder air for Sunday with highs only near 40.
I will be updating the forecast on Twitter @growingwisdom throughout the weekend.
