https://darrensweeney.com/2016/12/11/extreme-cold-by-next-weekend-another-storm-too/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/czzb3_bukaaa_11-large.jpgczzb3_bukaaa_11-jpg-largehttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/image3.pngimage3https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/image2.pngimage2https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/image1.pngimage12016-12-11T20:38:38+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2016/11/27/much-needed-rain-is-in-the-forecast/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/gfs_tprecip_boston_17.pnggfs_tprecip_boston_17https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/almanac-drought-monitor.pngalmanac-drought-monitor2016-11-27T18:36:21+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2016/11/10/a-one-day-cold-blast-on-the-way/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cold_front.pngcold_front2016-11-10T19:30:45+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2016/10/10/drought-continues/2016-10-10T14:29:21+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2016/08/12/extreme-the-only-way-to-describe-it/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/gfs_dew2m_boston_19.pnggfs_dew2m_boston_19The GFS dew point forecast for Tuesday. Note the 50's for dew points (refreshing) https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/gfs_dew2m_boston_7.pnggfs_dew2m_boston_7The GFS dew point forecast for New England on Saturday.https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/gfs_dew2m_miami_6.pnggfs_dew2m_miami_6Dew point forecast (GFS) For Saturday in South Floridahttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/shutterstock_1389321381.jpgshutterstock_13893213812016-08-12T16:32:09+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2016/07/21/the-heat-is-on/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gfs_dew2m_boston_21.pnggfs_dew2m_boston_21https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gfs_t2max_boston_22.pnggfs_t2max_boston_22https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gfs_t2max_east2_15.pnggfs_t2max_east2_152016-07-21T19:54:36+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2016/06/03/a-cool-ish-looking-start-to-june/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/gulfisopen.pnggulfisopenThis is Sunday. Notice the rain from New England down to the Gulf. Some of that rain could be heavy at times.https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cooleasthotwest.jpgcooleasthotwest2016-06-03T18:39:49+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2016/02/27/winters-last-gasp/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/greenwichpatch.pnggreenwichpatchWinter 2015 would not quit, relentless snow and cold through March.https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/snowmountain2015.gifsnowmountain2015https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ncep.gifncep2016-02-27T13:45:24+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2016/01/21/big-stormsnow-trending-south/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/gfs_6hr_snow_acc_washdc_12.pnggfs_6hr_snow_acc_washdc_12https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/gfs_6hr_snow_acc_nyc_12.pnggfs_6hr_snow_acc_nyc_122016-01-21T19:20:36+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2016/01/20/midweek-update-on-the-weekend-wed-am/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/czyceq1453306855.jpgCZYcEq14533068552016-01-20T16:28:15+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2016/01/18/our-first-real-storm-of-the-winter/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/snow.jpgsnowhttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/euroensemble.pngeuroensemble2016-01-18T22:12:31+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2016/01/09/another-shot-of-cold-this-week-but-snow/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/forecast-7-day.pngForecast 7 DayThe European model (ECMWF) as of Saturday 00z. A LOT can change before next week, but we're giving you a "First Alert" heads up on the week ahead.https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/forecast-7-day-temp-trend-hartford1.pngForecast 7 Day Temp Trend Hartfordhttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/custom-map-5.pngCustom Map 5https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/forecast-7-day-temp-trend-hartford.pngForecast 7 Day Temp Trend Hartford2016-01-09T12:35:04+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2015/12/08/record-shattering-warmth-possible/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/gfs_t2max_boston_25.pnggfs_t2max_boston_252015-12-08T20:26:45+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2015/11/21/thanksgiving-travel-looking-good-and-warm/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/wvit-jet-stream.pngWVIT Jet Streamhttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/special-airport-weather.pngSpecial Airport Weatherhttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/special-airport-weather1.pngSpecial Airport Weather12015-11-21T12:53:54+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2015/11/02/social-media-stats-show-people-want-to-keep-the-warm-fall-going/2015-11-02T19:37:11+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2015/10/27/ready-for-some-warmth-november-looks-to-start-well-above-average/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/gfs_t2max_boston_34.pngPossible highs next Wednesdayhttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/gefs_t850a_exnamer_35.pngWarm start to NovemberThese are 850 MB temp anomalies. 850 temps are a good indication of what surface temps could be like. The red means well above average.2015-10-27T19:46:25+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2015/08/13/the-climatologically-hottest-part-of-summer-is-over-but-more-heat-is-on-the-way/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/warmweekahead.pngThe red shading over the northeast signals heat850 temps are a big help in determining high temperatures at the surface. 850 temps are approximately 5000K feet above the ground. 5000K feet high but still a big help in determining surface temps. When forecasting we sometimes start there and then factor in things like wind direction, cloud cover among other things.2015-08-13T18:50:02+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2015/04/22/the-chilly-pattern-from-the-winter-is-back/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/gfs_t2m_anomf_east_15.pnggfs_t2m_anomf_east_15This graphic shows Saturday's below avg temps, but this is a common map we'll see through early to mid May. 2015-04-22T18:34:17+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2015/04/05/when-will-it-warm-up-there-is-hope-for-warmer-temperatures/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/nextweekwarmth.pngThe GFS (American Model) showing spring warmth next weekThis map shows temps on next Tuesday afternoon in the 60s.https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/wvit-jet-stream.pngThe pattern finally flips, at least brieflyThe warmer air has been locked out west since February. The jet stream looks to flip as we head into next week.2015-04-05T13:32:32+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2015/03/03/more-snow-to-ice-to-a-lull-back-to-snow-all-possible-over-the-next-48-hours/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/snowthursday.pngRight on the edge of a snowy dayCold air to the north may dry up some of the snow, causing a sharp cut off between a snowy day (south of us) to more nuisance snow (north) Something we will have to watch2015-03-03T20:02:34+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2015/02/27/we-are-in-for-another-monday-winter-storm-when-will-it-end/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/snowfallmonday.pngearly call for MondayEarly snowfall forecast for Sunday evening, night and Monday morning.https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/snowmondayam.pngMonday AM SnowAnother winter storm will bring accumulating snow Sunday evening, night into Monday AM.2015-02-27T22:26:45+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2015/02/07/complex-scenario-for-the-next-couple-of-days-more-snow/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/wvit-2014-ct-snow-forecast.pngBy Tuesday MorningThis is total snowfall after several rounds of snow, the heaviest coming late Sunday night into Mondayhttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/wvit-forecast-animation-1.pngSeveral Snow ChancesA front settling to our south will act as the focus point for several rounds of snow2015-02-07T11:34:12+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2015/01/28/the-power-of-social-media-and-weather-forecasting/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/screen-shot-2015-01-28-at-2-11-15-pm.pngGetting a forecast isn't easyI simply typed in Blizzard of 2015 snowfall forecast, and this is what I got. No wonder the public is so confused.2015-01-28T19:29:44+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2015/01/27/blizzard-of-2015/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/snowfallupdate.pngLatest snowfall updatehttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/wvit-2014-ct-snow-forecast1.pngExpected Snowfall In CThttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/wvit-2014-ct-snow-forecast.pngTotal Snowfall Expected2015-01-27T10:41:41+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2015/01/25/the-next-storm-threat-powerful-colder-and-long-duration/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/wvit_weather_headlines_icons.pngPreliminary Storm Threat Detailshttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/storm_specifics_chroma.pngStorm SpecificsAn early look into the storm threat2015-01-25T13:55:05+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2014/12/20/dreaming-of-a-white-christmas-here-in-connecticut-keep-dreaming/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/qpf1.gifHow much rain is possible on Christmas eve?https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/wvit-forecast-animation.png"Inside runner"Means the storm goes west and warmer air is pulled in from the south.2014-12-20T13:35:26+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2014/12/08/a-strong-noreaster-is-on-the-way-get-the-sump-pumps-ready/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/qpf.gifqpf1-3" of rain expected Tomorrow into tomorrow night.2014-12-08T23:58:16+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2014/12/03/next-week-looking-active-but-too-soon-for-specifics/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/ecmwf_apcp_f180_ne-1.pngStorm # 2 to keep an eye onFor Wednesdayhttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/ecmwf_apcp_f120_ne.pngSlow moving Nor'easter late Sunday into Monday NightStorm threat #1 to watch for2014-12-06T13:57:32+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2014/12/01/mild-to-winter-coldsnow-wintry-mix-back-to-mild-a-changeable-week-ahead/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/630pmmixedprecip.png630pmmixedpreciphttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/wedamwintrymix.pngTuesday night set-uphttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mgweb_wrf_20141201-120000_ane_econus_f00433000_pwintersnow_r12km.pngSnow accumulation Tuesday night(see below for explanation)https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mgweb_wrf_20141201-120000_ane_econus_f00370000_pwinterthickness_r12km.pngTuesday eveningA wintry mix moves in mid to late evening (8-11PM)2014-12-02T16:00:42+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2014/11/25/pre-thanksgiving-snow-its-looking-very-messy-for-wednesday/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/snowmapupdate.pngOur updated snowfall accumulation map:Please read the details below to find out if you're on the higher end of the scale or lower end.https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/newsnowaccumtg.pngUpdated 5PM Tuesday eveninghttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/tgmix.pngBlue = SnowNotice the mix southern CT, but also the deep blue indicating the moderate to heavier snow. https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/expectedsnow.pngexpectedsnowSnowfall amounts, could be a little higher and also a little lower in some locales (see below)https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/snowmap.jpgsnowmap2014-11-26T21:08:03+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2014/11/24/increasing-confidence-for-a-winter-storm-on-the-businest-travel-day-of-the-year/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/snowmanchester.pngsnowmanchester2014-11-24T18:41:05+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2014/11/22/turkey-trouble-some-data-supports-a-storm-near-thanksgiving/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/wvit-forecast-animation2.pngThanksgiving Trouble?Watching the data closely as a storm looks to form midweek.2014-11-22T16:36:28+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2014/11/13/first-flakes-of-the-season-on-the-way-it-had-to-happen-sometime-right/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/hrrr_snow_boston_16.pnghrrr_snow_boston_16https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/hrrr_ref_boston_16.png4 AMBy 4 AM, the back edge of the precip will start to enter the western part of the state. Still snowing, moderate with a burst east/northeast CT. The 395 corridor will likely go from rain to slush as you work from southern parts of the state north (quickly). This area has the best chance at seeing 1-3" of snowhttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/hrrr_ref_boston_14.png2 AMMidnight to 2AM we will see more places transition to snow. I also want to draw your attention to a burst of heavier snow in the Worcester Hills. This heavier burst will likely extend into the northeast hills over the next couple of hours.https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/hrrr_ref_boston_10.png10 PMRain starts to break out across the state. This model may be a bit overdone on the rain, but you can also see hill-towns already starting as snow or transitioning to snow fairly quickly.2014-11-13T21:06:41+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2014/11/08/enjoy-the-warmth-now-because-arctic-cold-is-coming/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/highssaturday.pnghighssaturdayhttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/wvit-forecast-7-day-2015.pngWVIT Forecast 7 Day 20152014-11-08T12:23:55+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2014/10/29/hurricane-sandy-two-years-ago-today/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/10527658_681088708632150_3689483193482395629_n.jpgHurricane SandyThis was one computer model (GFS) showing hurricane Sandy.2014-10-29T13:58:22+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2014/10/24/a-mild-end-to-october-but-a-cold-blast-to-start-november/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/nextweekendblastofcold.pngnextweekendblastofcoldhttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/next-weekend-cold-blast.pngnext weekend cold blast2014-10-24T10:18:46+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2014/10/18/get-the-jackets-sweaters-and-umbrellas-ready-to-go/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wvit-forecast-animation-2.pngWVIT Forecast Animation 2https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ne-close-highs-tomorrow.pngNE Close Highs Tomorrowhttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ne-close-highs-today.pngNE Close Highs Today2014-11-27T11:49:28+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2014/10/08/columbus-day-weekend-is-coming-foliage-wine-tours-weddings-a-marathon-and-rain/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ecmwf_apcp_f78_ne.pngecmwf_apcp_f78_nehttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ecmwf_apcp_f114_ne.pngecmwf_apcp_f114_nehttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/gfs_op_apcp_f78_ne.pnggfs_op_apcp_f78_nehttps://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10062014_lc.gif10062014_lc2014-10-08T19:08:21+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2014/09/30/mother-nature-finds-the-autumn-switch-just-in-time-for-october/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/gfs_t2max_boston_45.pnggfs_t2max_boston_452014-09-30T20:06:37+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/2014/09/23/no-rain-until-october-except-for-one-bump-in-the-road/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/10710642_727093820698305_777167955101223351_n.jpg10710642_727093820698305_777167955101223351_n2014-09-24T15:03:19+00:00monthlyhttps://darrensweeney.com/resume/2014-09-23T13:44:31+00:00weekly0.6https://darrensweeney.com/about/https://darrensweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/darren_sweeney_27_send-for-book-2.jpgDarren_Sweeney_27_send for book-22014-11-27T11:48:38+00:00weekly0.6https://darrensweeney.comdaily1.02016-12-11T20:38:38+00:00