Obsessed With the Weather

Send us Fan Mail A wet start to the first half of the week is on the way as much-needed rain returns to Southern New England. Temperatures finally begin to ease after the record-breaking heat wave, and we’ll have the latest update on our drought status. We’ll also check in on our slowly shrinking daylight, explain why Nor’easters are so rare during the summer months, and, of course, bring you your...

Send us Fan Mail The all important July 3 & 4th update. Summer has finally officially arrived. We welcome July. We continue our latest sunsets of the calendar year. Our first round of extreme heat is on the way. An update on our drought status. The full moon is this week. All that and the weekly weather preview for June 28  through July 5, 2026 on episode # 248 of Obsessed With the Weather!  E...

Send us Fan Mail Summer is knocking on the door! Our earliest sunrises of the year arrive this week as Southern New England settles into a much more seasonable weather pattern. We’ll check in on the latest drought conditions, break down a stretch of breezy weather ahead, and answer a question many people have this time of year: How do hurricanes get their names? Plus, the latest beach updates as t...

Send us Fan Mail We welcome June and the start of Meteorological Summer here in Southern New England! As we turn the calendar page, we also cross several major daylight milestones, with some of our longest days of the year arriving this week. An impressive Omega Block has taken control of the weather pattern across North America, and we’ll explain what that means, what it's doing to our weath...

Send us Fan Mail Memorial Day weekend stays cool, gray, and damp… but much warmer air is waiting in the wings. We’re talking about a dramatic temperature rebound into the 70s and even low 80s by the middle of the week before cooler air returns just in time for next weekend.  We’ll talk about a stretch of relatively light winds, improving beach weather, our latest drought monitor update, and the bi...

Send us Fan Mail Some serious heat is on the way as summer tries to make an early appearance across Southern New England. But first? Another classic May rollercoaster of temperatures ahead. 🌡️🎢 Our first possible threat for severe thunderstorms of the season shows up this week. We also mark a significant daylight milestone, check in on the latest drought status, and enjoy a stretch with surprisin...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Mother’s Day!  Temperatures will run well below average for most of the week ahead, and while there’s finally some improvement in the wind department, it’s definitely not going to feel like mid-May for several more days. We’re looking at mainly dry conditions overall with just ONE meaningful rain chance in the week ahead. We’ll also update our latest drought status, talk abo...

Send us Fan Mail A big warm-up is set to kick off the week ahead but it won’t come quietly. Wind will be a major player, with several blustery days on the way. We’ll also track a few chances for rain as we move through the first full week of May. A notable daylight milestone was reached this week, and we’ll break down what that means moving forward. Our latest drought status is in — are we gaining...

Send us Fan Mail Temperatures remain stuck well below normal for most of the week ahead. We flip the calendar to May this week, but unfortunately, it’s going to feel more like early spring than the start of a new month. We’ll also pass a meaningful daylight milestone, check in on the latest drought status, and take a look at what May typically brings when it comes to average temperatures. All that...

Send us Fan Mail Temperatures are set to run well below average for late April , and yeah… it’s going to feel like it too. But there’s a flip side, we finally start drying things out , as a much quieter, drier pattern begins to take hold across southern New England. We’re also watching the subtle seasonal shift, daylight is still increasing , but the big gains are now behind us. We’re adding minut...

Send us Fan Mail Consecutive multiple warm weather days ahead this week. We continue to dry things out with a drier pattern ahead. Daylight gains are slowing down, but still adding up.  Our drought status update. How many thunderstorm days do we average and what a thunderstorm day is.  All that and the weekly weather preview from April 12 - April 19, 2026 NEXT, on episode #239 of Obsessed With the...

Send us Fan Mail Another generally cold week is settling in across southern New England… but we finally begin to dry things out as a quieter pattern takes hold. Our drought status remains front and center , even with today’s rain… We continue to gain more daylight by the day … And now something to start paying attention to the UV Index is climbing and becoming noteworthy . All that, plus a look at...

Send us Fan Mail We welcome April this week… and it’s coming in hot with a dramatic temperature rollercoaster and a very unsettled stretch of weather ahead . What’s the name of April’s Full Moon? We’ve got your drought status update , and a first look at your Easter forecast . All that and the weekly weather preview from March 29th through April 5th, 2026 … NEXT , on episode #237 of Obsessed With...

Send us Fan Mail A colder pattern settles in as we head through the final full week of March… a reminder that while the calendar says spring, the atmosphere doesn’t always agree. At the same time, our daylight gains, after peaking are now beginning to slow , but just how much light have we actually picked up since the depths of winter? We’ll take a look at our latest drought status , reflect brief...

Send us Fan Mail Spring is knocking on the door. Astronomical spring officially begins this week, a potentially impactful storm arrives Monday into Tuesday , and we’re entering the time of year when daylight begins increasing at its fastest pace of the entire year . We’ll also look at who gets the most rainfall in the United States , explain the science behind seasonal lag , and break down the wee...

Send us Fan Mail Join Steve for this awesome interview with Bikeway of Hanover Shop owner Austin Koplozsky. Austin tells his inspiring story of taking an entrepreneurial path to business ownership. He talks all about how the weather impacts the yearly cycle (pun fully intended) of a bike shop, how to prepare for the weather while riding and we talk about some great cycling places as well! He is aw...

Send us Fan Mail 🌦️ The final full week of winter is here… but winter isn’t going quietly. A significant warm-up kicks off the week , and the big melt is officially underway across Southern New England. Snowbanks will shrink, puddles will grow, and it will finally feel a little like spring. But don’t pack away the shovel just yet. ❄️ Winter is not finished. A few systems moving through this week c...

Send us Fan Mail 🚨❄️ THE BLIZZARD OF ’26 RECAP IS HERE! ❄️🚨 Scituate just lived through a storm that will be talked about for YEARS and we’re breaking it all down. How strong was it? How historic was it? And what actually makes a blizzard… a blizzard? As we flip the calendar to March and welcome Meteorological Spring , winter clearly didn’t get the memo. Temperatures stay below average most of t...

Send us Fan Mail Temperatures are on the move this week and not quietly. We’re stepping into a much more active and unsettled pattern across southern New England, with multiple chances for precipitation and plenty to watch as the atmosphere keeps shifting gears. That means one big focus right now: ice safety . Changing temperatures and variable conditions can make ice incredibly unpredictable, so...

Send us Fan Mail We’re heading into a much different weather pattern this week — a clear shift toward milder air with very few opportunities for precipitation . The focus now turns to ice dams , not snowstorms. Meanwhile, daylight is increasing fast , and the sun is starting to make its presence felt. So just how cold has February really been in the past? And what does “the sun always wins” actual...

Send us Fan Mail We’ve finally settled into a true New England winter. Cold air has been the dominant story, with temperatures running well below average, but there’s a subtle shift ahead as we finally sneak back above freezing at times this week. Daylight is making noticeable gains now, adding minutes each day and offering a reminder that the seasonal corner has been turned—even if it doesn’t fee...

Send us Fan Mail Join Steve on Episode #228 of Obsessed with the Weather for an awesome interview with one of the most interesting people in the Southern New England surf scene, Mark Keup , owner of the Nor’easter Surf Shop ! 🌊🏄‍♂️🔥 Mark is the real deal: a dedicated business owner , a truly obsessed surfer , and a competitive triathlete and cyclist who lives and breathes endurance, adventure,...

Send us Fan Mail Our January thaw continues , and we’re also keeping an eye on a potential coastal storm toward the end of the week . We’ll break down what we’re watching and what could change as the forecast comes into focus. With fluctuating temperatures, it’s a good time to talk pond skating and ice safety; why ice conditions can change quickly and what to look for before heading out. We’ll als...

Send us Fan Mail 🌤️ Temperatures are trending above normal , but don’t let the clouds fool you — we officially start gaining morning sunlight back this week ☀️ ❄️ We’ve had a parade of small snow events , and I’ll explain why that pattern keeps happening . 🌍 What exactly is Perihelion , and why does it matter right now? 🧠 Feeling the winter blues? We’ll talk seasonal depression and share a few s...

Send us Fan Mail We ring in 2026 this week—the all-important New Year’s Eve forecast. The cold and below-average temperatures continue.  We start our latest sunrises of the season. Watching a storm for mid-next week. Temperatures continue to trend well below average. What and when was a historically cold New Year’s Eve?  All that and the weekly weather daily preview on Episode #225 of Obsessed wit...