Obsessed With the Weather

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By: Steve Maguire, M.Ed

I am OBSESSED with the weather. Based out of one of the most amazing, diverse, and active weather hot spots in the world, Scituate, Massachusetts; this podcast deals with all things weather. Amazing guests, awesome weather insight, and lots of obsessiveness about the one common factor that influences all life on earth; the weather.

217: Weekly Weather Update for November 2 - November 9, 2025
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šŸŽ™ļø Episode #217 – ā€œFalling Back and Moving Forwardā€

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Daylight Saving Time has come to an end, and November is officially in full swing! šŸ We’ve got a classic, seasonal week ahead;Ā  crisp air, a few blustery days, and that unmistakable fall feeling.


This week, we'll break down our updated drought status, highlight when to brace for some notable wind gusts, and take you under the glow of this week’s full Supermoon šŸŒ•; one of the bri...


216: Weekly Weather Update for October 26 - November 2, 2025
10/26/2025

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October wraps up with a busy and fascinating week of weather ahead! We’ve got several chances for more rain, the all-important Halloween forecast, and a look at when we turn those clocks back as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end. We’ll check in on the latest drought status, talk about our latest sunrises of the year, and, of course, give you your full daily forecast breakdown. All that and more on Episode #216 of Obsessed With the Weather! šŸŒ¦ļøšŸŽƒ


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215: Weekly Weather Preview for October 19 - October 26, 2025
10/19/2025

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ā˜”ļø A soggy start to the week is on the way! We’ve got a couple of rain chances ahead including an impactful Monday storm that could make for a messy commute. I’ll share my full take on last weekend’s Nor’easter, plus the latest update on our ongoing drought conditions.


šŸŒ… Our daylight keeps slipping away fast, the tropics are finally calming down, and yes, it’s almost that time again: when do we set the clocks ba...


214: Weekly Weather Preview for October 5 - October 12, 2025
10/05/2025

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ā˜€ļø Summer’s making a comeback, Ā just in time to kick off the week! šŸ‚ But don’t put away those flannels yet… crisp fall vibes return to close it out. We’ve got plenty of sunshine on tap, plus a sneak peek at the 3-day Columbus Day weekend ahead.


šŸ’§ We’ll break down the latest drought status update, šŸ spotlight when peak foliage is expected right here in 02066, and of course, give you your full weekly weather preview for this first full week...


213: Weekly Weather Update for September 28 - October 5, 2025
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09/28/2025

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šŸ October is here, and Southern New England is ready to shine! We’re kicking off the new month with plenty of golden sunshine in the forecast šŸŒž, but don’t get too cozy, an impactful 2-day blast of crisp fall air is on the way to remind us what season it really is.


We’ll check in on the latest drought update, dive into October’s unique weather twists in this week’s quiz šŸ‚, and get you fully prepared with your weekly...


212: Weekly Weather Update for September 21 - September 28, 2025
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09/21/2025

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šŸ This week, we officially welcome astronomical fall! The season of crisp mornings, fiery foliage, and shifting skies is here, and New England is already showing signs of the change. We’ve got clouds and some unsettled weather lined up for much of the week, plus the latest update on our ongoing drought conditions.


šŸŒŖļø It’s also Storm Prep Week here at Weathering Scituate, and we’ll walk you through what you need to know. Meanwhile, our weekly weather quiz is all about fall, Ā so sharpen those a...


211: Weekly Weather Preview for September 14 - September 21, 2025
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09/14/2025

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šŸŒ¤ļø One last lap around Astronomical Summer! As we head into the third full week of September, dense fog may steal the headlines early, followed by-yep-another mostly dry stretch. We’ll break down the latest drought status, then put your brain to the test with a drought-themed Weather Quiz. Plus, we’re closing in on the peak of daylight loss, so we’ll show you how fast the evenings are shrinking.


All that—and your day-by-day fo...


210: Weekly Weather Preview for September 7 - September 14, 2025
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09/07/2025

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šŸ Fall shows up early! We’re diving into the second week of September with temperatures well below average...sweater weather on standby. We’ll kick things off with some much-needed rain, check in on the latest drought status, and then trend toward a generally dry stretch as high pressure settles in.


PLUS: this week’s Weather Quiz is all about tornadoes in Massachusetts—think you know your Worcester from your Revere? We’ll find out.


209: Weekly Weather Preview for August 31 - September 7, 2025
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08/31/2025

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šŸ‚ September is here, and so is Meteorological Fall! We’re kicking off the new season with a week of below-average high temps, a fresh look at our drought status update, and—spoiler alert—rain chances are looking slim.


But don’t worry, we’ve got plenty to keep you hooked: this week’s Quiz Question is all about Fall, and of course we’ll walk you through your weekly weather preview covering the end of August and the first ful...


208: Weekly Weather Preview for August 18 - August 24, 205
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08/18/2025

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šŸŒ¦ļø Coming up on Episode #208 of Obsessed With the Weather…


Get ready, folks,Ā  this week’s forecast is flipping the script! Temperatures will tumble well below average, and by late week, the far-reaching effects of Hurricane Erin could make things even more interesting. Spoiler alert: it’s not shaping up to be your classic beach week.


We’ll investigate why, check in on our latest drought status, and discuss the steady march of summer’s end as we continue to l...


207: Weekly Weather Update for August 11 - August 17, 2025
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08/11/2025

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Hot days, hazy skies, and a tropical system brewing in the Atlantic—this week’s weather has it all!


In Episode #207 of Obsessed With the Weather, I’ve got your full day-by-day forecast for Scituate and the South Shore, the latest on Wednesday’s potential thunderstorms, the windiest days ahead, and a tropical disturbance with a 90% chance of development.


Plus—can you guess the average Boston Harbor water temperature in mid-August? I’ll give you the answer at the end of the e...


206: Weekly Weather Preview for August 4 - August 10, 2025
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08/04/2025

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šŸŽ™ļø ā€œScituate and South Shore weather lovers—this is the episode you don’t want to miss! šŸŒžā˜€ļø We’re rolling into early August with one of the most beautiful summer weeks yet. We’re talking wall-to-wall sunshine, calm seas perfect for the beach or boating, comfortable humidity, and yes… the Perseid Meteor Shower lighting up our night skies! 🌠


But summer isn’t standing still—we’re losing over 14 minutes of daylight this week alone and more than an hour and 20 minutes since the summer solstice. We’ll break it all...


205: Weekly Weather Preview for July 28 - August 3, 2025
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07/28/2025

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šŸ”„ We’re kicking off the week with serious summer heat before a refreshing cool-down rolls in just in time to welcome August! šŸŒ”ļøšŸŒ¬ļø


This week brings a couple of rain chances, the latest drought monitor update, and we’re keeping a close eye on the tropics – which, for now, are staying eerily quiet. šŸŒ€šŸš«


Plus, we’ve got the all-important Heritage Days forecast šŸŽ‰, perfect for planning your weekend fun. Expect plenty of beach space with midday lo...


204: Weekly Weather Preview for July 20 - July 27, 2025
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07/20/2025

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A stunning stretch of weather is on tap this week as we arrive at the very šŸŒž peak of the natural year! Think crisp mornings šŸƒ, below-average temps šŸŒ”ļø, and a much-needed break from those soupy, high dew points šŸ’¦ā€”at least to start. We’ve got your latest drought update 🌾, a heads-up on those perfectly timed mid-to-late afternoon low tides🌊, and an Ocean that’s looking mostly calm and cooperative 🚤. Rain? Not much in sight ā˜€ļø.

And here’s a good one: What is the highest dew point ever recorded...


203: Weekly Weather Preview for July 13 - July 20, 2025
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07/13/2025

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šŸ”„ Is another heat wave on the horizon? As we cruise into mid-July, temps are climbing — and we’re talking about the hottest temperature ever recorded in July! šŸŒ”ļø


🌊 The tides are shifting just in time to unlock prime beach days, and the ocean is finally starting to warm up. ā˜€ļø But as the sun sets a little earlier each night, daylight is slowly slipping away…


šŸ’§ With all the recent rain, is the drought still a concern? We’ve got the latest status — plus your full weather preview fo...


202: Weekly Weather Preview for June 29 - July 6, 2025
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06/29/2025

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šŸŽ™ļø The podcast is back — and just in time for one of the biggest weather weeks of the year.

It’s the Third and Fourth of July forecast, and we’ve got everything you need to know:
šŸ”„ A significant warm-up is on the way
šŸŒ… Our latest sunsets of the year are wrapping up
🌊 The ocean’s warming up — and we’re tracking the trends
🚤 The beach and boating report is back
šŸŽ‡ And I’ve got a bit of insider info about July 3rd that you won’t hear anywher...


201: Weekly Weather Preview for June 16 - June 22, 2025
06/16/2025

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šŸŽ™ļø Episode #201 – The Summer Switch-Up!

Welcome back, everyone — Obsessed With the Weather is back for Episode #201, and we’ve got a big week ahead! After what feels like an endless stretch of gray skies and rain, we’re finally getting some good news: a significant warm-up is on the way, and dare we say... a Saturday with no rain in the forecast? We’ll break it all down for you.

Even more exciting? This Friday night marks a significant seasonal milestone: the official arrival of astronomi...


200: Weekly Weather Preview for June 1 - June 8, 2025
06/01/2025

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šŸŽ™ļø Episode #200 – A Sizzling Start to June!

We’ve officially hit Episode #200 of Obsessed With The Weather, and we’re kicking off the first week of June with a bang! šŸ”„

A big summer-like warm-up is on the way with high temps soaring well above normalCould we see the Northern Lights over New England skies to start the week? We break it down 🌌An update on the latest drought conditions across the South ShoreDaylight is still growing, but those dai...


199: Weekly Weather Preview for May 18 - May 25, 2025
05/18/2025

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A late May Nor’easter appears to be on the way. Temperatures struggle well below normal in the week ahead. We have reached a significant sunset time. The all important Memorial Day forecast. The hottest and coldest Memorial days in Boston. All that and the weekly weather preview for the final full week of May from May 18 - May 25, 2025 on Episode #199 of Obsessed With The Weather… 


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198: Weekly Weather Preview for May 11 - May 18, 2025
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05/11/2025

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A nice warm up ahead. Not many chances of rain. Significant milestone times of our sunrises and sunsets are coming up.Ā  What type of weather pattern do we normally see in May? All that and the weekly weather preview for the second full week of May from May 11 - May 18, 2025 on Episode #198 of Obsessed With The Weather… 


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197: Weekly Weather Preview for May 4 - May 11, 2025
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05/04/2025

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An unsettled week of weather ahead this week. Our current drought status update. How much daylight we have gained since the Winter Solstice. What is the current altitude of the Sun at its highest point in our sky this time of year?. All that and the weekly weather preview for the first full week of May from May 4 - May 11, 2025 on Episode #197 of Obsessed With The Weather… 

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195: Weekly Weather Preview for April 27 - May 4, 2025
04/27/2025

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Ā What our drought status is. A few chances for rain this week. What is the snowfall record for May? The impact of the sea breeze in Scituate. All that and the weekly weather preview for the final week of April and the beginning of May on Episode #195 of Obsessed With The Weather… 

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196: Author, Professional Speaker, Community Planning Expert Mark Fenton
04/25/2025

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Join me for this fascinating and energizing episode of Obsessed With the Weather, featuring none other than Scituate’s own Mark Fenton!


Mark is a nationally recognized expert in public health, a dynamic professional speaker, and an author who’s on a mission to make our communities healthier through smarter design. In this episode, we talk about his incredible work helping towns across the country become more walkable, bikeable, and people-friendly.


We also get into his past life as a coach at t...


195: Weekly Weather Update for April 13 - April 20, 2025
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04/13/2025

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Join co-hosts Scotia, Steve, and Goose Maguire as we explore... What is the deal with all this rain and the pattern we are in? Amazingly enough, we are still in a drought, we’ll talk all about it—the all-important Easter Sunday forecast. Temperatures are trending back to normal. What is the most rainfall in a day? (The answer may surprise you)Ā  For April 13- April 20, 2025, on episode #194 of Obsessed With the Weather. Ā 

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193: Weekly Weather Episode for April 6 - April 13, 2025
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04/06/2025

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Week 2 of the month of April. Another update on our drought status. Our well-below average temperature trend continues this week. The rainy weekends look like they will continue. What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Boston in April? All that and the weekly weather preview for the first week of April from March 30-April 6,, 2025 on episode #193 of Obsessed With the Weather.Ā 

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192: Weekly Weather Preview for March 30 - April 6, 2025
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03/30/2025

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All about April as we welcome April to Southern New England. What is our current drought status?Ā  More clouds and rain are coming—another week of a temperature rollercoaster. Our daylight gains begin to slow down. What is the name of the April Full Moon? All that and the weekly weather preview for the first week of April from March 30-April 6, 2025, on episode #192 of Obsessed With the Weather. Ā 

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191: Weekly Weather Preview for March 23 - March 30, 2025
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03/23/2025

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March came in like a Lion and will go out like a lion! There are multiple chances for precipitation this week. We go into a slightly below-average temperature pattern this week. Daylight gains continue but will start to slow down.Ā  How much snow usually falls in March?Ā  All that and the weekly weather preview for the final week of March from March 23 - March 30, 2025, on episode #191 of Obsessed With the Weather. Ā 

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190: Weekly Weather Preview for March 16 - March 23, 2025
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03/16/2025

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Astronomical spring officially begins this week! When the equinox happens. Some serious rain on the way. The all-important parade day forecast. Name this sound? St. Patrick’s Day is upon us.Ā  A very March week ahead. We continue our maximum daily sunlight gains.Ā  All that and the weekly weather preview for the third week of March from March 16 - March 23, 2025 on episode #190 of Obsessed With the Weather. Ā 


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189: Weekly Weather Preview for March 9 - March 16, 2025
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03/09/2025

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We spring forward 1 hour.Ā  We gain our most sunlight per day of the calendar year starting this week. What causes a Sea breeze? The all important early Scituate St. Patrick’s Day Parade forecast.Ā  The late sunsets have started. Above average high temperatures will be the theme for most of the week.Ā  All that and the weekly weather preview for the first week of March from March 9 - March 16, 2025 on episode #189 of Obsessed With the Weather. Ā 

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188: Weekly Weather Update for March 2 - March 9, 2025
03/02/2025

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We welcome March! Meteorological spring has begun. After an arctic start, the week’s temperatures are on a roller coaster.Ā  A possible soaking rain on the way. I’m declaring winter is over. Pond skaters beware. Daylight Saving Time begins in ONE week. Who actually said ā€œMarch comes in like a Lion and goes out like a lambā€ All that and the weekly weather preview for the first week of March from March 2 - March 9, 2025 on episode #188 of Obsessed With the Weather. Ā 


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187: Weekly Weather Preview for February 23 - March 2, 2025
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02/23/2025

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The podcast is back from vacation! A warm up is on the way as we go above average for our high temperatures. A pretty dry week ahead. Is winter losing its grip? March begins later this week. What is the windiest month of the year in Boston? We are gaining huge chunks of daylight. All that and the weekly weather preview for February 23 - March 2, 2025 on episode #187 of Obsessed With the Weather.Ā 

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186: Weekly Weather Preview for February 8 - February 16, 2024
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02/08/2025

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We’re into an active winter pattern. The second week of February is upon us.Ā  Temperatures look to be colder than normal. More chances for snow coming up. How well do you know your ice thickness? We are gaining lots of daylight back. Clippers systems are the storms of the season so far. All that and the weekly Weather Preview for February 8 - February 16, 2025 on Episode #186 of Obsessed With the Weather. Ā 


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185: Weekly Weather Preview for January 26 - February 2, 2025
01/26/2025

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The podcast is back! The finalĀ  week of January is on the way. A January thaw before another quick burst of cold air toward the end of the week. Our basically snowless winter looks to continue. How much snow does Boston average per winter? We are gaining lots of daylight back. All that and the weekly Weather Preview on Episode #185 of Obsessed With the Weather.Ā 

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184: Weekly Weather Preview for January 12 - January 19, 2025
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01/12/2025

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This week, a dry pattern is coming up—temperatures are regulating back toward average. Pond skating and backyard skating are fantastic this week. The coldest temperature ever recorded in the lower 48 states. Big daylight gains in both the morning and the afternoon this week. All that and the weekly weather preview for January 12—January 19, 2025.

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183: Weekly Weather Preview for January 5 - January 12, 2025
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01/05/2025

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The cold of winter is setting in. All about ice and ice safety. Temperatures will be well below normal.Ā  Dry, quiet, cold and windy conditions ahead.. We have started gaining sunlight. What are the safe ice thicknesses?Ā  All that and the weekly weather preview for January 5-January 12, 2025 next on episode #183.. Ā 

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182: Weekly Weather Preview for December 29, 2024 - January 5, 2025
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12/29/2024

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We officially welcome 2025. A look back at 2024. The all important New Year’s Eve forecast. A temperature roller coaster kicks in. Quite an unsettled pattern is on the way. We have started gaining sunlight. What is fog?Ā  All that and the weekly weather preview for December 29, 2024 - January 5, 2025 on episode #182. Ā 

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181: Weekly Weather Preview for December 15 - December 22
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12/15/2024

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We officially welcome Astronomical winter. A temperature roller coaster kicks in. Quite an unsettled pattern is on the way. This is our final week of overall daylight loss. Will a white Christmas be possible in 02066 this year?Ā  What is the definition of wind chill and how is wind chill calculated?Ā  All that and the weekly weather preview for December 15 - December 22,Ā  2024 on episode #181.Ā 

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180: Weekly Weather Preview for December 8-15, 2024
12/08/2024

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Temperatures will be well above average most of the week. An impactful rain/wind event on the way toward mid/end of the week.Ā  We start to gain daylight back in the afternoon, while continuing to lose overall sunlight. What is the actual definition of a ā€œWhite Christmasā€& when was the last time Boston had one?Ā  All that and the weekly weather preview for December 8 - December 15,, 2024 on episode #180.Ā 

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179: Weekly Weather Preview for December 1 - December 8, 2024
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12/01/2024

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We kick off the month of December. The all important Scituate high school football super bowl forecast. Seasonally cold temperatures are the story this week. We begin our earliest sunsets of the calendar year. Perhaps a touch of snow is coming up.Ā  What our warmest day ever recorded in December has been.Ā  All that and the weekly weather preview for December 1 - December 8, 2024 on episode #179. Enjoy!Ā 


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178: Weekly Weather Preview for November 17 - November 24, 2024
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11/17/2024

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Join hosts Scotia and Steve Maguire as we explore the topics of... We finally have some legitimate rain in the forecast for this week. The new drought monitor report. Hints at a major weather pattern change are in the works. A week ahead without a super warm day.Ā  What our sunlight situation looks like. What the average amount of southern New England November precipitation looks like.Ā  All that and the weekly weather preview for November 17 - November 24, 2024 on episode #178.

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