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Signs of spring are expected this week, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s and sunny skies

Temperatures for this week are set to rise above the annual average of 45 degrees, and could even hit low 70′s on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

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A dusting of snow covers Boston Common.

A snow storm is blowing through the region this afternoon

Greater Boston can expect 1 to 3 inches of snow, with less on the roads. Most of the snowfall will take place this afternoon, likely ending around 7-9 p.m.

Dave Epstein | Forecast
A man uses an umbrella to protecter himself from light snow at the Boston Common.

Snow is back in the forecast

In terms of accumulation, car tops‚ grassy surfaces, decks, and gardens will see the most — about 1-3 inches.

Thousands lose power as rain, wind blow across Massachusetts

More than 11,000 customers lost power Monday night as heavy rainfall and strong gusts passed rapidly through the region.

Dave Epstein | Forecast
High winds, rain, and even snow could make for a stormy week.

March will show its blustery side this week

Winds could gust over 40 miles per hour at times overnight into Tuesday and could be strong enough for a few scattered power outages.

A pedestrian passed a puddle of water reflecting the Old South Church in Copley Square in Boston on Thursday.

Unusually warm weather is expected Sunday in Southern New England

High temperatures in the 60s are expected on Sunday, with rain in the morning giving way to partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. More rain is expected Monday.

Dave Epstein | Forecast
Gavin Cannon (far right) and his brother Myles played basketball at their Marshfield home.

Weather turns milder this weekend, with showers and gusts likely Sunday

It'll be sunny and cold Friday, but over the weekend a warm front will approach the area.

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A worker snow blows the sidewalk in front of steps to the West Roxbury District Court during last week's snow storm.

A bit more snow is on the way, followed by cold temperatures

A coating to an inch of snow is expected Wednesday night into Thursday from Plymouth northward. And Thursday and Friday will see highs only in the 30s.

Forecast | Dave Epstein
Sullivan's on Castle Island in South Boston opened for the season on Saturday.

Meteorological spring begins Tuesday

Over the next few days, we will see a few weak weather systems bring the chance for some light precipitation, but nothing very significant.