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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Week begins with beautiful weather, temps in the 70s
This week begins with absolutely beautiful weather! Monday looks warm and sunny, with highs climbing into the low to mid 70s, well above the normal high of 61 degrees for early May.
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Blustery and cool today before gorgeous start to week
Cool and blustery today. Monday and Tuesday will be gorgeous, dry and highs climbing into the 70s.
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Marathon Monday forecast: Close to ideal conditions for race day
Marathon Monday is shaping up to be a great day for runners and spectators alike.
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One more Aurora chance in New England? Solar storm could light up the sky
The past year has seen a fair share of Northern Lights viewings, as we are in an active period of the sun cycle. This time, it’s thanks to a double eruption from the sun that launched two coronal mass ejections on April 12 and April 13. The first of those blasts already hit Earth’s magnetic field, with a G3 or…
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Springing into sunshine: Warmer temps and clear skies to start the work week
We’ll have a bright and mild start to the week — with a pleasant spring feel. Skies clear out Monday morning as the weekend storm finally moves offshore.
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After snowy Saturday, it'll be a rainy and chilly Sunday
The cloudy and wet stretch continues for Sunday. Though it will just be rain, unlike Saturday morning where several inches of snow came down.
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How are parts of New England still in a drought despite days of rain this month?
It’s been raining. It’s been cloudy. It’s been dreary. So, understandably, the question pops up, “How in the world are we still in a drought?”
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More rain, snow and sleet on the way. Here's what to expect where you live
After a dreary start to the week, light rain and drizzle continue Monday afternoon with chilly temps in the 30s and low 40s. Some wet snow or sleet may mix in over the higher elevations, but little to no accumulation is expected. Precipitation becomes more spotty Monday night, with some patchy fog or freezing drizzle possible in the hills. While…
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Rainy start — and a wintry mix for some — to Monday in New England
Monday starts off unsettled with rain across much of southern New England, and a wintry mix of snow or sleet possible in the higher elevations and interior areas north of the Mass Pike.
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Tracking another big temperature swing that could bring snow to some New England
Temperatures will creep toward 60 Sunday before dropping back down Monday far enough that some areas may see sleet and snow
