Mark
Hi everyone, here’s what’s On My Radar today…I was lucky enough, recently, to get asked to participate in a friendly segement called “Ten From the Line”. It’s produced by Greg Sullivan from the Fall River Herald. We shoot 10 free throws and answer a few questions about ourselves. I shot mine last week at Case Junior High School in Swansea and it was lots of fun…check it out!
Thanks for watching!
Mark
MARK
FROM VGAUTHIER SENT VIA SNAP.TURNTO10.COM
Hi everyone, here’s what’s On My Radar tonight…with all of the recent cold as well as the forecast of another very cold weekend you may be thinking about hitting your local pond for some skating. This is always a temptation, especially after the holidays when some of us have shiny new skates to test. Local knowledge of the pond you will be skating is important…things like: does the pond have a history of freezing quickly, how deep is the water under the ice and is there a current in the water that may create thinner areas of ice.
“No one should ever assume that ice is safe for skating by merely conducting a visual inspection. The ice needs to be cut through and measured in various locations in order to ensure that it is thick enough to support safe skating,” cautions John Faltus, Deputy Chief of DEM’s Division of Parks and Recreation in a statement issued earlier Friday. The DEM says that the ice is safe to skate on at Goddard Park. DEM regularly checks the safety of ice at Goddard & Meshanticut State Parks as well as Lincoln Woods. The information on the condition of the ice can be found on DEM’s 24 hour Ice Hotline 401-222-2632.
The DEM also has an ice safety page in its web page. Click here for the Ice Safety Page. It’s always best to check with your local recreation or public works department before you venture out onto a pond you THINK is safe. Remember to never go out on a pond alone and always let someone know your plans. Winter can be a great time for outdoor recreation, just be sure to enjoy it safely!
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Mark
MARK
Hi everyone, here’s what’s On My Radar tonight…a weak storm brings some light snow to the area Friday although we have seen MUCH worse this winter! Look for a period of flurries and occasional steady light snow showers Friday with minor accumulations of a coating to as much as 2” in some isolated communities.
One thing to watch for with this storm is the POTENTIAL for a bit of enhancement of the snowfall once the storm reaches the open water to our south. This map shows a computer model progression of the storm’s “500mb” low pressure track. We watch this track for the movement of energy in the atmosphere. As you can see the dark red colors track directly over our area indicating some rather robust energy in the air above us Friday morning.
We will need to keep a close eye on our VIPIR radar Friday morning for the chance that this energy fuels an area of somewhat heavier snow along our coastline. Again, this is simply a POTENTIAL and the likelihood is that most of our area will simply see the period of light snow and flurries that is currently in my forecast. Now, moving forward, this storm will really gain strength to our east Friday night and Saturday and it will pull another shot of frigid, dry air down across southern New England.
This next map shows that there is hope if you don’t like the prospect of another 10 days or so of cold, dry weather. Temperatures are expected to slowly climb back to above average levels during the January 15-21 time period as the jet stream becomes less amplified meaning fewer troughs and ridges and more of a west to east type of flow. Take a look:
So hang in there if this winter is bumming you out. Signs, at least in the next couple of weeks, are pointing toward a slow climb out of the freezer!
Thanks for reading!
MARK
MARK
Hi everyone…here’s what’s On My Radar today: This will likely be my final storm update…current as of 10:30AM Sunday:
A few more bands of snow will move through into the early afternoon. an additional inch or so of accumulation is possible putting our total since early Saturday close to 6” for most of Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Amounts of 6-10” have been reported near the Foxboro, Brockton area northeastward through Plymouth County and Boston.
The wind will remain gusty causing blowing of the fine snow…reduced visibility on the roads at time…give yourself some extra time!
These are the latest snow totals from the National weather Service SNOW REPORTS!
Here’s a look at what to expect the rest of today & tonight…
SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Periods of light to moderate snow at times early afternoon, flurries later in the day…temperatures remain cold…teens to lower 20s for highs at best! Wind gusting near 40mph so wind chill values will be near zero.
SUNDAY NIGHT: Flurries continue at times but little to no additional accumulation. Temps in the teens to near 20 degrees. Less wind…north around 15-20mph…blowing and minor drifting of the light snow.
MONDAY: Some breaks of sun as the storm moves away…brisk & cool with highs in the lower 30s.
Looking further down the road into the forecast for the week ahead…there is the chance of another snowstorm Thursday/Friday. Lots to iron out here but the week ahead looks chilly & dry with a coastal storm spinning up late Thursday…stay tuned!
Thanks for reading…Mark
MARK
Hi everyone…here’s what’s On My Radar today: This is the this is the Sunday morning update as of 7:30AM:
As expected, the wind REALLY kicked in overnight and it is howling out there this morning! The bands of snow continue and we will pick up a couple of inches more of snow this morning before the snowfall slows this afternoon..
Most areas are reportinh 4-6” so far with this storm…dating back to early Saturday and we will add another couple of inches to that so total storm accumulations of around 6” for most of us with a couple of inches more across the higher elevations and especially central and eastern Massachusetts where 10” will accumulate in spots.
Please give yourself a little extra time to reach your destination this weekend. Use the link below to “peek in” at road conditions around the state. As you know, weather conditions vary WILDLY at times so this is a highly useful tool, check it out:
DOT Traffic Cams: Click Here
Here’s a look at what to expect the rest of today & tonight…
SUNDAY MORNING: Periods of light to moderate snow at times…temperatures are VERY cold…teens now and only rising to near 20 by early afternoon. Wind gusting near 40mph so wind chill values will be near zero…as low as -5 in the early morning.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Flurries continue but little to no additional accumulation. Temps in the low 20s AT BEST with wind chill values hovering near zero. Wind gusts of 35-40mph…lots of blowing & drifting of the light snow.
Thanks for checking back in from time to time. I appreciate all the feedback I have gotten from you and I encourage you to send me email updates at or through Facebook. The link is: right here
Thanks for reading…Mark
MARK
Hi everyone…here’s what’s On My Radar today: This is the Saturday night update as of 8:30PM:
As expected, bands of light snow continue to move across the area…totals from this latest round of snow average around 3-4” so far with reports of up to 7” out near Plymouth Mass.
Light to at times moderate snow (especially across eastern Massachusetts) will continue overnight into Sunday morning. Slow, additional accumulation overnight of 1-2” or so is likely by Sunday morning. Storm total accumulations of 3-6” for much of our area seem likely with higher totals across eastern Massachusetts from Boston south through Plymouth & Barnstable Counties…some locations in Plymouth County very well may reach 10”..
Please give yourself a little extra time to reach your destination this weekend. Use the link below to “peek in” at road conditions around the state. As you know, weather conditions vary WILDLY at times so this is a highly useful tool, check it out:
DOT Traffic Cams: Click Here
Here’s a look at what to expect moving forward through the holiday weekend…
SATURDAY NIGHT: Periods of light to moderate snow at times…temperatures falling into the lower 20s but the wind gusts will get stronger! North wind of 20-30mph with gusts as high as 40mph at times! This will likely cause some blowing of the fine snow…visibility reduced for travel.
SUNDAY: Still light to moderate snow will fall and the wind will gust over 40mph at times. Temperatures will reach 27-30 degrees so the wind chill will be as cold as 0-10 degrees! the bands of snow will become less of an issue for our area by Sunday afternoon…eastern Massachusetts up toward Boston may still have bands of steadier snow into Sunday evening.
Thanks for checking back in from time to time. I’ll have another update in the morning. I appreciate all the feedback I have gotten from you and I encourage you to send me email updates at or through Facebook. The link is: right here
Thanks for reading…Mark
MARK
Hi everyone…here’s what’s On My Radar today: Happy New Year to you and your family! I sincerely wish all the best in the year to come. After a rather pleasant New Year’s Day a VERY large ocean storm “blows-up” to our east early Saturday. This storm will have an impact on our forecast all weekend long…even into Monday!
As weather conditions deteriorate this weekend, keep an eye on the DOT cameras for a peek in at road conditions around the state. These are GREAT to get a first hand look at how road & weather conditions vary around the state!:
DOT Traffic Cams: Click Here
Here’s a look at what to expect moving forward through the holiday weekend…
FRIDAY NIGHT:
Energy in the upper levels of the atmosphere will bring an area of light snow during the overnight timeframe. This energy will reach the south coast early Saturday morning and help the ocean storm intensify. Light accumulations of a couple of inches of snow late tonight into Saturday morning. Lows in the upper 20s tonight.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
This when the storm REALLY gets going. It will “blow-up” over the waters southeast of Cape Cod and then move into Nova Scotia before backing into coastal Maine, all over a period of 36-48 hours. Aside from the threat of snow we are in for a lot of wind all weekend…northerly gusts of 30-40mph likely. In terms of snowfall accumulation…it looks like accumulations of 3-6” are likely across much the area with perhaps MORE than 6” in parts of eastern Massachusetts, especially areas near Foxboro, Brockton and up through Plymouth county and even out across Cape Cod where the snow bands may be heavier at times through Sunday. Road conditions will likely be variable across the area depending upon where the snow bands set up so, again, be sure to check those DOT cameras and check back regularly right here! This is certainly a changeable forecast and one to stay on top of over the next couple of days.
I will keep you updated all day today through the weekend as this storm materializes. Be sure to watch NBC10 News at 6PM, I’ll have a comprhensive look at the weekend weather and of course I’ll keep you updated right here on turnto10.com 24/7!
Thanks for reading…Mark
Mark
Hi everyone…here’s what’s On My Radar today: First off, Happy New Year to you and your family! I sincerely hope you had a safe New Year’s Eve and wish all the best in the year to come. Well, we certainly are starting the new year off with some slick roads and we are dealing with a storm which will affect our weather through this weekend and into early next week.
NEW YEAR’S EVE OVERNIGHT:
Watch those slick, untreated roads!! Additional snow showers as well as mixed snow/rain showers will move through the area overnight with some additional accumulation…1-2” is possible with snow likely inland and a mix possible along the immediate south coast…mainly rain falling across the Cape & Islands. Temperatures will hold steady in the upper 20s inland…lower 30s along the coast.
Check out the DOT cameras for a peek in at road conditions around the state:
http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/camcenter/camCenterMapView.aspx?regionId=3#
Here’s a look at what to expect moving forward through the holiday weekend…
NEW YEAR’S DAY:
Mostly cloudy…not a lot of precipitation as the storm becomes organized off to our southeast. Scattered rain showers or some drizzle is possible with temperatures hovering near 40.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
This when the storm REALLY gets going. It will “blow-up” over the waters east of Cape Cod and then move into Nova Scotia before backing into coastal Maine. The storm will continue “backing” toward Cape Cod Saturday night & Sunday and at that point in time we could be looking at bands of snow POTENTIALLY moving in from the north/northeast and accumulating across the area. Aside from the threat of snow we are in for a lot of wind all weekend…northerly gusts of 30-40mph likely. In terms of snowfall accumulation…tough to say exactly at this point since the storm hasn’t formed yet but computer forecasts suggest a chance of 4” or more through Sunday afternoon…possibly more depending upon the position of the storm. This is certainly a changeable forecast and one to stay on top of over the next couple of days.
I will keep you updated all day today through the weekend as this storm materializes. Keep checking in with NBC10 News as well as turnto10.com for future forecasts!
Thanks for reading…Mark
Mark
Hi everyone…here’s what’s On My Radar today: Seems like I will be making quite a few blog entries over the next few days as this multi-day storm impacts our forecast right through Sunday. Happy New Year to you and your family! I sincerely hope you had a safe New Year’s Eve and wish all the best in the year to come. Well, we certainly are starting the new year off with some slick roads and we are dealing with a storm which will affect our weather through this weekend and into early next week.
NEW YEAR’S EVE OVERNIGHT:
Watch those slick, untreated roads!! Additional snow showers as well as mixed snow/rain showers will move through the area overnight with some additional accumulation…1-2” is possible with snow likely inland and a mix possible along the immediate south coast…mainly rain falling across the Cape & Islands. Temperatures will hold steady in the upper 20s inland…lower 30s along the coast.
Check out the DOT cameras for a peek in at road conditions around the state:
http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/camcenter/camCenterMapView.aspx?regionId=3#
Here’s a look at what to expect moving forward through the holiday weekend…
NEW YEAR’S DAY:
Mostly cloudy…not a lot of precipitation as the storm becomes organized off to our southeast. Scattered rain showers or some drizzle is possible with temperatures hovering near 40.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
This when the storm REALLY gets going. It will “blow-up” over the waters east of Cape Cod and then move into Nova Scotia before backing into coastal Maine. The storm will continue “backing” toward Cape Cod Saturday night & Sunday and at that point in time we could be looking at bands of snow POTENTIALLY moving in from the north/northeast and accumulating across the area. Aside from the threat of snow we are in for a lot of wind all weekend…northerly gusts of 30-40mph likely. In terms of snowfall accumulation…tough to say exactly at this point since the storm hasn’t formed yet but computer forecasts suggest a chance of 4” or more through Sunday afternoon…possibly more depending upon the position of the storm. This is certainly a changeable forecast and one to stay on top of over the next couple of days.
I will keep you updated all day today through the weekend as this storm materializes. Keep checking in with NBC10 News as well as turnto10.com for future forecasts!
Thanks for reading…Mark
Mark
An absolutely FRIGID day and more of the same tonight! I talk about that and the potential of a New Year’s storm On My Radar tonight:
Mark
Hi everyone, here’s what’s On My Radar tonight: This is the overnight update into Sunday morning Heavy snow and strong, gusty wind will continue into Sunday morning
TIMING:The snow willl be heaviest during the midnight to 8AM Sunday timeframe when snowfall rates very well may reach 2-3” and hour for a period of a few hours! Snow will taper off in intensity Sunday morning but will continue to blow and drift due to the strong northerly wind. Don’t be surprised to hear the rumble of thunder overnight as this storm intensifies!
WIND:This storm will intensify quickly to our east bringing gusty north/northeast winds. Speeds will average 20-35mph with gusts near 50mph late tonight, especially closer to the coast. The wind Sunday will be out of the north/northwest by afternoon and will average 15-30mph with higher gusts in the morning! The consistency of this snow should mainly be light and fluffy so the strong wind will easily blow it around…significant drifting is likely!! The snow may be wetter across the Cape & Islands so it may pack down a bit more but the wind will be strongest in this region!
AMOUNTS:It still like a widespread blanket of major accumulation across the area….10-15” is still likely with isolated amounts up to 18”. Again, the outer Cape & Islands may see a little less due to the possibility of some rain as well as a wetter snow. The last several computer runs have zeroed in on a path which should bring around a solid foot in MOST areas! Blowing and drifting will make measuring difficult but certainly shovels and plows will be needed Sunday morning!
Please stay tuned to NBC10 as well as turnto10.com for your weather coverage needs this weekend. We’ll keep you covered!
Thanks for reading!!
Mark
Mild temps for another 24 hours then it’s back into the “ice box”! Here’s what’s On My Radar tonight!:
MARK
(FROM EARLIER THIS MORNING…)Hi everyone, here’s what’s On My Radar today…as I sit here in front of my Christmas Tree the rain is absolutely pouring down outside! It’s an absolute mess…about 2” of heavy wet snow in the East Bay this morning before the change to rain occurred around 9:15am. The puddles are enormous, ponding on area roadways will likely make for VERY slow travel all day. Please, please, please allow some extra time to get to your destinations…it seems as though many of us did NOT plan for the potentially slow commute this morning resulting in gridlock!
(UPDATED AT 4:30PM)Here’s what we can expect moving forward through tonight:
RAIN:A few rain showers may still pass through this evening as another piece of energy from this storm swings through. There will be areas of fog…locally dense as somewhat milder air sits over the damp, snow-covered ground.
WIND:The wind will be out of the west overnight…it will be gusty although not damaging. Average speeds will be in the 15-30mph with an occasionally higher gust. This west wind will continue through Thursday & Friday and it will transport colder air into the area. Average wind speeds will be in the 20-30mph range with gusts over 35mph along the coast as well as the higher elevations.
TEMPS:It was an AMAZING storm with dramatic difference over a span of 30-40 miles. 6” of snow across NW Rhode Island…little to no snow along the coast. The high in Newport reached 55° while Foster & Burrillville stayed around 37-39°! Many areas will stay above freezing tonight…from Providence south to the coast. However, northern & western sections of the state WILL go below freezing resulting in some icy spots overnight so try to move as much water and slush as possible this afternoon and evening. MUCH colder air will spill in Thursday night and Friday…highs Friday will only reach into the upper 20s and lower 30s! YIKES…......
Thanks for reading! Mark
MARK
It’s a new month so here’s what’s On My Radar this first night of December!!:
Mark
A big week of travel (and eating!!) so here’s how it’s all shaping up, On My Radar tonight:
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