I bring tidings of relief – January bids us farewell, a sentiment shared by many, no doubt!
The annals of meteorological history will document January 2024 as a month shrouded in clouds and soaked by copious precipitation.
In Boston, the deluge reached 7.64 inches, securing its position as the fourth-wettest January ever recorded. Meanwhile, Worcester experienced an even more aqueous affair, with over 8 inches of precipitation, earning it the third-wettest spot in the historical records.
An intriguing statistic arises when we amalgamate the climatic data from the past two months – December and January. In Boston, this tandem becomes the fifth-wettest on record. However, the accolade of the wettest December-January combo ever recorded goes to Worcester, boasting an impressive 15 inches of water!
The somber overcast conditions are set to persist through the majority of Friday. A cold front’s passage may bring about light rain south of Boston overnight into Friday morning, and there’s a chance of a few wet flakes making an appearance.
Anticipate a colder weekend, but fear not – sunshine is slated for a triumphant return! Yet, a word of caution: southeastern Massachusetts might contend with lingering clouds on Saturday, demanding a touch more patience from the denizens.
Now, let’s cast our eyes towards the extended forecast for February in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
As we traverse the temporal landscape into February:
This marks the juncture where the tide begins to turn. Average high temperatures ascend from the upper 30s to the lower 40s, heralding a gradual warming trend.
The celestial ballet bestows upon us more than an hour of additional daylight, extending the enchanting sunsets beyond the 5:30 p.m. threshold.
February, on average, assumes the mantle of our snowiest month, gifting Boston with over 14 inches of the fluffy white precipitation.
As we bid adieu to January’s damp embrace, February emerges on the horizon, offering promises of warmer days, longer evenings, and the delicate dance of snowflakes in the crisp winter air.