New England's Brief Taste of Spring: Mild Temps Before the Change

Get ready for a brief, delightful taste of spring, New England! Today, a pervasive blanket of clouds will usher in remarkably mild temperatures across much of the region. Many areas, particularly those along the coast and in southern New England, can expect to see their thermometers climb into the low to mid-60s. This unseasonably warm air provides a welcome reprieve, feeling more like early May than the current calendar suggests.

While sunshine will be at a premium, the warmth itself is a treat. Imagine the perfect conditions for a brisk walk, or perhaps even an early outdoor coffee if you don't mind the lack of sun. Inland communities might experience slightly cooler conditions, generally staying in the upper 50s, but still well above average for this time of year.

However, this pleasant interlude is just that

—an interlude. Our current mild conditions are courtesy of a warm front lifting through the region. As the day progresses and into tonight, our focus will shift towards an approaching weather system. Increased cloud cover will be followed by a rising chance of precipitation. Expect a developing pattern of showers, beginning lightly tonight and becoming more widespread and consistent as we head into tomorrow.

The rain will mark the arrival of a cold front, signaling an end to our brief flirtation with spring-like warmth. Temperatures will begin to tumble after the front's passage, bringing us back to more typical, cooler seasonal averages. So, savor this mild, cloudy afternoon while it lasts, as New England prepares for a return to more characteristic late-season weather, complete with a refreshing rainfall and a crisp shift in the air.