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The cold snap Boston’s endured this weekend will continue next week, though some local meteorologists are cautiously optimistic that the worst winter cold may be on its way out.
Meteorologist David Epstein said on Twitter that the region’s frigid temperatures may even out after next week.
“It’s always a little risky to look out this far but there are signs that the coldest weather of winter may be behind us once we get to February. No longer seeing strong probability of below normal temperatures in New England. However, (snow) still possible in a new pattern,” said Epstein.
It's always a little risky to look out this far but there are signs that the coldest weather of winter may be behind us once we get to February. No longer seeing strong probability of below normal temperatures in New England. However, ❄️ still possible in a new pattern. pic.twitter.com/7tnKydiKda
— Dave Epstein (@growingwisdom) January 21, 2022
Eric Fischer of WBZ forecasts that January will close out with some of the coldest temps of the season, with many days topping out in the 20s — but that may be the worst of what winter 2021-22 has in store for the region.
Passing the midway point of winter…what's in store for the second half?
— Eric Fisher (@ericfisher) January 20, 2022
Some thoughts on the #wbz blog: https://t.co/LPtkvVdb6k
“So if you charge through what’s left of January, you’ve made it through the coldest and darkest days of the season,” Fischer said.
The National Weather Service’s Boston bureau predicts a mostly cold week with a chance of snow on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sunday kicks off the week with mostly sunny skies and a high in the mid-30s, dropping into the teens in the evening. Monday will also bring sunshine and cold temps, in the 20s, with an evening low of around 20 and a chance of snow showers after 11 p.m.
The Boston area may see snow continue into Tuesday morning, then turning to rain then back to snow in the evening. Snow should die down by Wednesday, and temperatures will hover in the 20s before dropping into the single digits Wednesday night.
Thursday shapes up to be mostly clear and sunny, but cold, with a high near 25 during the day and a low of 15 at night. Friday looks to be sunny with a high near 33.
Matt Noyes of NBC10 reiterated the NWS forecast, tweeting Friday “The 10-day forecast shows no end to the winter feeling for New England, with a growing chance of snow again around the middle of next week.”
The 10-day forecast shows no end to the winter feeling for New England, with a growing chance of snow again around the middle of next week. pic.twitter.com/vpN4V7dat1
— Matt Noyes NBC10 Boston & NECN (@MattNBCBoston) January 19, 2022
The Massachusetts coastline experienced ocean effect snow over the weekend. The weather phenomenon occurs when frigid arctic air travels over the relatively warm ocean air, creating snowfall over the water and along the coast.
“Ocean effect snow showers over Plymouth (County) and Cape Cod. Will continue off and on through tomorrow. Few inches accumulation,” Terry Eliasen of WBZ reported on Twitter Friday.
Ocean effect snow showers over Plymouth county and Cape Cod. Will continue off and on through tomorrow. Few inches accumulation pic.twitter.com/pWb1npbiGF
— Terry Eliasen (@TerryWBZ) January 21, 2022
The NWS Boston bureau also touched on ocean effect snow, saying it would drop some flakes along the coast on Saturday.
Radar returns are diminishing this evening, but we do expect additional ocean effect snow to return tomorrow morning. Here's a simulation of what the radar may look like for Saturday #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx pic.twitter.com/auUA9x1LCB
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) January 22, 2022
People in coastal towns like Kingston, Scituate, Bourne, and Wellfleet took to social media to share photos and videos of snowy beaches.
[11 AM] Measured 3.5 inches of fluffy ocean-effect #snow in Kingston, MA. What a beautiful morning on the Eastern MA coast! @NWSBoston @WX1BOX pic.twitter.com/xz1fCFKc0W
— Rodney Chai (@RodneyChaiWX) January 21, 2022
Ocean effect snow showers all over the South Shore to Cape Cod. Quick accumulation, low visibility as these bands follow the wind direction over water. Coating-2” thru Sat. Locally 2-4”. @NBC10Boston @NECN Video from Scituate, MA. pic.twitter.com/ZQEXcDReHc
— Pamela Gardner NBC10 Boston (@Pamelanbcboston) January 21, 2022
@Met_CindyFitz Good Friday morning from Bourne. Have a great weekend. pic.twitter.com/Dm2iy9nv0e
— Jackie Klein (@yacka1119) January 21, 2022
Ocean effect snow. #Wellfleet pic.twitter.com/dhGiq98p6M
— Peter Marteka (@petermarteka) January 21, 2022
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