Widespread Precipitation and Gusty Winds in the West; Snow from the Great Lakes to the Northeast

A Pacific storm system is expected to bring strong winds and more precipitation to the western U.S., along with the likelihood of snowfall into the Sierra Nevada. Accumulating snow will develop downwind from the Great Lakes into parts of the Northeast through Saturday. Polar air will surge into the eastern half of the country this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fitchburg, Fitchburg Municipal Airport (KFIT)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 71.76°WElev: 348ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

41°F

5°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.55 in (1001.0 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 12 Nov 11:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Ashby MA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain before 3am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 34. North wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain before 8am, then a chance of snow.  High near 38. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain before 3am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 34. North wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain before 8am, then a chance of snow. High near 38. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 32. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Ashby MA
 42.66°N 71.81°W (Elev. 892 ft)
10:11 pm EST Nov 12, 2026
12am EST Nov 13, 2026-6pm EST Nov 19, 2026
 
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