Lots of sun Friday through Sunday with a supermoon

On By Littum

So the weekend is here and the weather pattern looks no different. We have more dry weather, no chance of precipitation and temperatures returning to above average.

By morning, the nearly full and brilliant Beaver Moon is likely to have set in the western sky, but with all the clear skies over the next few days, you’ll have another opportunity to see it rise tonight a few minutes before 4 pm and set again tomorrow morning at 7 o’clock. One thing to note is that the moon rises in the northeast and sets in the northwest, similar to where the sun rises and sets in the summer months.

As we get the temps rising this morning, we’ll be well into the 50s this afternoon with a bit of a breeze, but should be relatively comfortable. A red flag warning has once again been raised for increased fire danger. Up north in eastern Maine, a winter weather advisory is in effect for the potential for a little slick travel this morning.

Highest forecast for Friday in New England.Boston Globe
A red flag warning has been issued until Friday due to an increased risk of brush fires.Boston Globe

When you get up Saturday morning, temperatures will be above freezing across southern New England, and it will be late into next week or later before we get another freeze or freeze. Saturday and Sunday are very similar days weather-wise, although the wind on Saturday will be a bit noticeable in the afternoon with that gust.

There will be less wind on Sunday, but both days will offer temperatures right around 60 degrees between approximately 1pm and 3pm when the high temperatures occur.

Highest forecast for Sunday across New England.Boston Globe

This month’s full moon will also bring about 12 feet of high tide in Boston Harbor. Saturday’s high tide comes in at 10:49 and 23:29 and Sunday at 11:39

Southern New England: It’s a cold start, but a milder finish today with temperatures heading into the 50s. Over the weekend, look for lots of sunshine, readings near 60 in the afternoon.

Western Fair: Temperatures will approach the 50s this afternoon with plenty of sunshine and a bit of a northwesterly wind. Tomorrow will be a bit milder as it gets into the low to mid 50s and still breezy.

Cape and Islands: Three sunny days are on tap with temperatures today in the mid 50s. It will be in the mid to upper 50s this weekend with plenty of sunshine. Look for a noticeable breeze Saturday so it feels a bit cooler.

Northern New England: Look for plenty of sunshine today after a cold start. Temperatures will reach the upper 40s to near 50. In far eastern Maine this morning, there may be some patchy freezing rain, but any travel issues will be over quickly by mid-morning.

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