Snowstorm will come close, but looks likely to miss most of Massachusetts
BOSTON - After damaging winds came through Massachusetts Thursday, we're looking ahead to a large storm system that will pass to our south next week.
Temperatures will remain below average right through next week. We expect many areas to stay below the freezing mark for several days in a row.
On Sunday, expect windy and cold conditions at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro for the final New England Patriots game of the season.
Snowstorm on the East Coast
What about the snow? There is certainly enough cold air around.
Right now, it looks like the Northeast will remain dry for the foreseeable future. There will be a sizeable winter storm passing south of us on Monday.
It appears as though it will largely miss New England, perhaps just skirting the South Coast with a few flurries.
This storm will be a much bigger deal to our south. A swath of 6"+ is forecast from parts of Kansas through Maryland.
Quadrantid meteor shower
One of the better meteor showers of the year started Thursday night and ended Friday morning.
Under perfect conditions, the Quadrantid Meteor Shower can produce up to 200 meteors per hour.
However, the trail of space debris that causes the Quadrantids is quite thin, meaning the window for best viewing is short.
When to see the Quadrantid meteor shower
If you missed the show Friday morning, the Quadrantids typically leave several "leftovers" in the nights to follow. So, keep your eye to the nighttime sky through the upcoming weekend and you might just catch a streaking meteor or two.
