Intense cold continues and more snow on the way
Conrad Straden–The Tech
What a storm this past weekend! Logan Airport — the official measurement site for Boston — recorded 23.2 inches of snow, making this snowstorm the 8th biggest one on record for the city. There was an abundance of wintery scenes across campus this week, with massive mounds of snow and a student-created ski ramp on the stadium bleachers.
Looking ahead for the rest of the week, we will be dealing with very cold weather. Temperatures will be in the single digits and teens on Friday and Saturday. In the Southeast, a storm is brewing, bringing snow and wind to the Carolinas Saturday night. The Miller A nor’easter then comes up the coast, threatening Eastern New England on Sunday. A track close to the coast would bring a major blizzard, while a track further offshore would mean minimal impacts. While it is still too early to tell how close the track gets, current model guidance favors an in-between scenario that would bring light to moderate snowfall and wind.
In other news, mainly clear skies will mean good chances for seeing MIThenge — the iconic MIT event where the setting sun aligns with the Infinite Corridor — today and tomorrow.
Today: Partly cloudy. High around 24°F (-4°C). Northwest winds 5–10 mph.
Tonight: Clear. Low around 4°F (-16°C). West winds 10–15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
Friday: Sunny. High around 17°F (-8°C) and overnight low around 1°F (-17°C). West winds 10–15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. High around 20°F (-7°C) and overnight low around 12°F (-11°C). Winds will be light and variable.
Sunday: Chance for a blizzard. High around 26°F (-3°C) and overnight low around 18°F (-8°C). North winds 15–25 mph with gusts to 50 mph.