Significant Weather Outlook: Monday, April 6, 2026, 10 AM

Significant Weather Weekly Outlook

 No significant hazardous weather is expected across southern New England this week.

On the larger scale, an upper level trough across the northeast United States will move out around mid-week.  For the second half of this week, an upper-level trough will develop/deepen over the western U.S. as an upper level ridge of high pressure builds over most of the eastern U.S.  Cool and unsettled conditions the first half of this week will be followed by milder temperatures and drier weather for the second half.

Wet snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, are likely late tonight into Tuesday.  A coating of snow is possible early Tuesday morning, especially across the higher terrain, but roads will probably just be wet with minimal/no travel impacts.  Any showers Tuesday afternoon will likely be just in the form of rain, possibly mixed with wet snow over the higher elevations of the Berkshires and northern Worcester Hills.  Wednesday will remain on the chilly side but be followed by dry and milder conditions Thursday and Friday.

Looking further ahead, mild temperatures look likely for the first part of next weekend, but a backdoor cold front may bring a short period of cooler temperatures for the latter part of the weekend.

Once again, no hazardous weather is expected this week.

Next Message – Important Note

Since the author will be away on travel, the next significant weather outlook message will not be issued until Tuesday April 14.  Also, no updates or special significant weather messages will be posted the rest of this week and the coming weekend.  For forecast updates and any special weather messages, please refer to your local National Weather Service (for most of southern New England, go to: weather.gov/box).

About this Blog and Disclaimer

The National Weather Service monitors the weather 24/7 and updates forecasts, watches, and warnings as necessary.  For most of southern New England, refer to your local Weather Forecast Office for the latest forecast/warning information at weather.gov/box.  For information from other Weather Forecast Offices, go to weather.gov and click on the location of interest on the map.

The frequency of this blog will depend upon the nature of the weather threat and availability of the author.  Thus, for the latest information on weather forecasts and warnings, refer to the National Weather Service, which monitors and forecasts the weather 24/7.

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Message issued April 6, 2026 by:
Bob Thompson
Retired National Weather Service Meteorologist
Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center Board member