Feb 27 Storm

Well, it seems we can't for more than a few days without the threat of significant snow here in New England.  We're back at it again tomorrow as another strong low pressure system will push through the region.

The good news for some is that it will be warm enough for all rain or mostly all rain.  The bad news is that where it will be cold, there is going to be quite a bit of snow.  I've outlined my thinking in the graphic below.

Again, credit goes to Plymouth State for the underlying map.  Please excuse my poor drawing skills.

Anyway, the headline of this storm should be "Elevation Snow".  Places that are generally above 1500 ft or so are going to have quite a bit of snow from this one.  Ski resorts throughout New England, Rejoice!

This will be quick hitting storm, arriving during the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday morning and continuing into the early evening before departing Wednesday night.  It will impact 2 commutes however.  Most places outside of I-495 in MA will start with snow Wednesday morning.  As the morning progresses, temperatures at the surface will begin to warm and the snow will begin to mix with and then change over to rain.  The further north and west you are away from Boston, and the higher you are in elevation, the snow will begin to pile up quickly after 10 AM.  I expect that Central and Northern NH and Western Maine will see the most snowfall, similar to the storm over the weekend.  I wouldn't be surprised to see a few spots have a bit more than 12", but those locations should be isolated and mainly on higher terrain.

This is going to be a wet heavy snow again.  Take care when you do your digging out!

Thanks for reading!

-Jon K.