The precipitation has cleared from the region, having deposited between 2 to nearly 4 inches of rainfall in certain areas yesterday! However, the threat of flooding remains significant today as the accumulated water continues to flow through the system, including streams, creeks, and rivers.
The day is commencing with bitter cold, with wind chills dipping into the teens! Caution is advised for potential icy patches, particularly in areas where runoff is present. Although today will be dry and partly cloudy, expect gusty winds from the north at times. The beginning of the week will remain dry, but there is a possibility of showers and rain returning by the middle to late week. Temperatures are anticipated to rise into the low 50s. However, there is uncertainty regarding the Easter forecast for the upcoming weekend, as there may be a nearby storm…
Travelers heading to northern New England on Sunday should exercise caution, as significant snowfall ranging from 12 to 24 inches occurred across much of central and northern VT, NH, and ME.
Date | Weather Forecast |
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Tonight | Mostly clear and cold. Wind chills near 20. Lows in the upper 20s. |
Monday & Tuesday | Mostly sunny Monday with more clouds Tuesday. Highs 45-50. |
Wednesday | Showers likely. Highs in the low 50s. |
Thursday | Light rain with highs in the mid 50s. |
Friday | Mostly cloudy with highs in the lower 50s. |
Saturday | Mainly sunny with highs in the lower 50s. |
Sunday | Mostly cloudy with highs in the lower 50s. |
Speech at the Commencement of an Eventful Holy Week at Palm Sunday Mass: At the eleventh hour, Pope Francis made the decision to forego his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, opting to avoid delivering a demanding speech at the outset of a hectic Holy Week, which will put his increasingly fragile health to the test.
Struggling with chronic knee issues and ongoing respiratory problems, Francis refrained from joining the procession of cardinals around the obelisk in the piazza as the Mass began. Instead, the 87-year-old pontiff bestowed blessings upon the palm fronds and olive branches carried by the faithful from the altar.
Initially anticipated to deliver a homily midway through the service, Francis led the prayers during the Mass. However, after a brief period of silence, it was announced that the pontiff had chosen not to proceed with the homily.
Approximately 25,000 individuals were estimated by Vatican officials to have attended the Mass, which took place beneath a sunny, breezy spring sky.