Expect strong winds throughout the weekend, particularly Friday and Saturday, which could lead to tree and powerline damage, especially in higher terrain areas. The weather will be mostly dry and calm through early next week, with temperatures gradually warming up. While conditions will remain seasonably cool into the weekend, by midweek temperatures will rebound into the low 50s and possibly near 60°F by Wednesday. There will be no significant snow or ice in this period. The march towards spring begins!
Friday, March 7:
Expect sunny conditions, but breezy winds throughout the day, with west winds around 23 mph and gusts up to 41 mph. Highs will reach around 44°F, but the wind will make it feel colder. By Friday night, the winds will calm slightly, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to around 30°F. Winds will shift to the west at 10-18 mph.
Saturday, March 8:
Another breezy day with mostly sunny skies and highs near 40°F. West winds will range from 16 to 20 mph, gusting up to 39 mph. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 26°F and winds continuing from the west at 9-16 mph, gusting up to 36 mph.
Sunday, March 9:
A calmer day with mostly sunny skies and highs near 42°F. Winds will be lighter, around 8-10 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph. By Sunday night, temperatures will drop to around 29°F, with a southwest wind at 6 mph and partly cloudy skies.
Monday, March 10:
Mostly sunny with highs near 50°F. Winds will be from the west at 6-11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. By Monday night, temperatures will drop to around 31°F under partly cloudy skies, with light west winds around 6 mph.
Tuesday, March 11:
A warmer day with mostly sunny skies and highs reaching 59°F. Winds will be from the southwest at 6-11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly cloudy, with lows around 43°F and southwest winds at 7-9 mph.
Wednesday, March 12:
Partly sunny skies will continue, with highs near 60°F. Winds will be from the west at 7-9 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Wednesday night will remain mild, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to around 43°F.
Thursday, March 13:
A partly cloudy day with highs around 52°F. Winds will be light from the southwest at 5-10 mph, making it feel relatively comfortable. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 36°F, with light south winds at 6-8 mph.
Friday, March 14:
Expect mostly cloudy skies and a chance of light rain or drizzle throughout the day. Highs will be near 48°F, with light south winds around 6-10 mph. Friday night will be mostly cloudy with temperatures falling to around 40°F, as rain showers are possible, especially later in the evening.
The Watertown forecast is provided by Meteorologist Matthew Moll of New England Weather Consulting.