Steady melting will occur across New England in the days ahead, though temperatures dip for a wintry chill on Sunday, including at South Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade. Full details in the forecast video and remember, in addition to the NBC10 Boston and NECN station apps, to download my personal Matt Noyes Weather app to communicate directly with me!

Today (Thursday):  Sun to clouds. Highs in the 40s. Northwest wind becomes west at 5-15 mph.

Overnight Thursday Night:  Partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s. Light and variable wind.

Friday:  Mostly cloudy, chance shower. Light wintry mix Northern New England. Highs in the 40s. Southeast wind becomes south at 4-14 mph.

Saturday:  Early AM showers in Southeast New England depart, increasing sun. Highs around 50°, 40s north. Northwest wind 4-14 mph, becoming southwest late.