Sydney Welch is a meteorologist who joined the NBC10 Boston and NECN's First Alert weather team in October 2023. You can catch her on NBC during the weekend evening newscasts.
She joins us from Lynchburg, Virginia, where she was the Good Morning Virginia meteorologist for three years. During those three years, she earned the prestigious Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal of Approval and her master’s degree in applied meteorology from Mississippi State University. Before that, Sydney got her Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from Florida State University and began her career in Bristol, Virginia.
Sydney also built strong relations with the Central and Southwest Virginia communities. There, she worked with the Lynchburg Humane Society fostering cats. She also did many school and Girl Scout troop visits to peak young girls' interest in STEM careers.
Sydney is no stranger to snow and snow forecasting — she is from Upstate New York. Her interest in meteorology came at a young age from the many snow and ice storms she witnessed.
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We just got a taste of spring — but a wintry mix is set to bring snow to New England
A weak system moves in late Wednesday, bringing a period of light snow north of the Massachusetts Turnpike and mainly rain further south.
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Warming trend continues through the week — with temps in the 50s ahead
The warming trend that began this weekend continues through the week. Sunday was the first — and only — snow-free Sunday of February, with no rain or snow and enough warmth to melt away some of the lingering ice.
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Ice-melting high temperatures are on the way
After a sunny, warmer Saturday, expect the pleasant weather to continue into Sunday with plenty of sunshine, a few clouds, and temperatures a bit higher than yesterday — highs pushing the 40s.
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No, it's not your imagination — this winter has been a reality check in New England
This winter — particularly the month of February — has felt like a reality check for New Englanders after a couple of easy winter seasons over the past couple of years.
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Major winter storm targeting East Coast. Here's what to expect in Massachusetts
Winds ease through the day, still breezy at times, although it’ll remain very chilly, with temperatures lingering in the low 30s. The normal high for this time of year is 39 degrees and rising as days gain daylight by over 2 minutes and 30 seconds per day. We will be below normal with high temperatures until the second half of…
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Tracking Thursday's storm: Timing, impacts, snowfall totals
Very cold and windy conditions will continue through Tuesday. Despite the sunshine on Wednesday, highs will remain below normal, stuck in the 20s, thanks to cold air still lingering. Winds will decrease into Wednesday, as temperatures will remain chilly. The next system coming in will be bringing large amounts of snow to Virginia and Washington, D.C. But on the...
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How much will it snow on Thursday? Powerful winter storm's track remains unclear
Monday stays cold and windy; wind chills will keep it feeling close to 10 degrees through the afternoon and evening. Bitter conditions persist on Tuesday with gusty northwest winds — not quite as gusty as Monday — but wind gusts could push 50 mph at times. Daytime temperatures Tuesday will be in the upper 30s and nighttime lows in the…
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Roaring winds Monday, all eyes on possible Thursday snowstorm
The next system heading our way will be a coastal system Thursday. It will bring the potential for snow, depending on the track.
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Sunday storm transitions to ice and rain, more snow possible later this week
Snow is transitioning to a messy mix across the board Sunday morning. Mixing brings in the potential for freezing rain, sleet, and rain in spots falling on wet, slushy snow. This could lead to slippery roads and challenging travel conditions, especially in areas away from the coast where temperatures remain in the upper 20s to low 30s. Ice accumulations in…
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FIRST ALERT: Messy winter storm moves in — timeline, impacts, snowfall totals
The active weather pattern was put on pause for the start of the week — but it is not over. On Wednesday night, a messy winter storm will roll in, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain across southern New England. Snow will begin around 10 p.m., with the heaviest precipitation falling between 8 p.m. and midnight —…
