The pleasant weather we are currently experiencing is set to change significantly in the coming days. High pressure is maintaining cool and clear conditions through Wednesday, with daytime temperatures reaching the upper 40s to mid-50s, and nighttime lows dropping into the 20s and 30s. However, this calm is about to give way to a significant rain event.
Starting late Wednesday night, we can expect showers to move in, ramping up in intensity throughout Thursday. Predictions indicate a steady, widespread rain that may accumulate to about an inch or slightly more by the end of the day. Alongside the rainfall, easterly winds are expected to gust up to 25 mph, adding to the brisk feel of the day. Although there might be a brief break in the rain Thursday night, lingering dampness is likely to persist.
As we transition into Friday, the storm system will move into northern New England, bringing a cold front with it. This change will shift winds from the west-northwest and increase gusts to near 30 mph, with temperatures struggling to rise above the 40s. Coupled with the windy conditions, it will feel notably chillier, akin to the upper 30s. For those planning Halloween festivities, trick-or-treaters should prepare for a mix of chilly weather, drizzle, and gusty winds.
The unsettled weather is expected to continue into the weekend, with cold westerly winds maintaining highs in the mid to upper 40s, along with occasional lake-effect showers, particularly on Saturday. While there might be a brief respite in conditions by Sunday night, forecasts suggest another system could bring additional rain chances early next week.
In this transition from a sunny fall to a wetter winter-like feel, it’s a reminder to cherish the mild days while we still can, as the onset of a raw, chilly stretch is on the horizon.