New England Weather: Cool Days and a Late Spring Nor'easter

The week begins with relatively dry conditions on Monday and Tuesday, but with a slight chance of rain showers, mainly on Monday afternoon. Temperatures will remain in the low to mid-60s, slightly cooler than normal for this time of year.

Wednesday will see low pressure moving up the coastline, bringing rainfall by the evening. The wind will be coming off the water, and temperatures will stay in the 50s. Thursday looks particularly cool, with temperatures struggling to get out of the 40s in some areas due to the ocean wind and rainfall. Some areas could receive over an inch of rain.

As the storm system lifts into Canada toward the end of the week, some clearing is expected. However, it will remain cool heading into Memorial Day weekend, potentially impacting outdoor activities. The exact timing of the clearing remains uncertain.

On Saturday, May 17th, there was even a slight chance of a tornado in western Massachusetts. Heavy downpours, wind gusts ranging from 45 to 65 miles per hour, and the possibility of hail were also in the forecast.

A nor'easter is a storm that moves up the coastline, typically bringing strong winds and heavy precipitation.

No, the temperatures are too warm for snow. Expect rain.

The storm system is expected to exit slowly, potentially causing lingering rain showers and cooler conditions on Saturday, with the potential for some slightly warming temperatures Sunday and into Monday.

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