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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Cool and sunny start to the workweek before light rain returns later this week
A sunny start to the week with seasonable afternoons all week. Monday and Tuesday are looking bright, a reinforcing shot of cool air sweeping in from the north will make for some chilly mornings. Highs in the mid to upper 50s, lows in the mid to upper 30s. That cold air is the culprit to a lingering frost potential this…
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More sunshine hits New England as light showers roll in mid-week
Sunday will be the pick of the weekend, with morning sunshine on tap. On Sunday afternoon and evening, some clouds will build, and winds become a bit gusty. High temperatures will be mild in the upper 50s. New England will be greeted by more sunshine Monday and Tuesday with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s and nighttime lows…
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Boston's pollen forecast is high for days. Here's why.
Pollen season is upon us, which for over 25% of adults and children also means eye-watering, sneezing and sinus headache season. Allergy season for Boston usually begins in March and lasts through summer, with alternating pollens being most prominent. The dominant pollen from March to May is tree pollen. Pollen counts start to increase before trees hit full bloom, coming…
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Sunny skies and warm weather for the 128th Boston Marathon
What a way to start spring break and a pleasant marathon morning! The afternoon will be a tad warmer than ideal for runners, but gorgeous for spectators — highs in the mid-60s with sunny skies. Tuesday will look like a copy and paste of Monday, with highs in the mid-60s and bright skies. Take advantage of these two days...
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Rainy Sunday night before pleasant Marathon Monday
It’ll be warm and pleasant for spectators, though for runners, depending on preference, it might feel a bit warm running into the afternoon.
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Sunny with mostly clear skies for Monday's solar eclipse
What a day to get outside! The start of the week is looking gorgeous and finally feeling like spring. Highs Monday will be in the low 60s with mostly clear skies. What a treat for those who intend on viewing the partial eclipse from Boston. Plenty of sun and mild temperatures thanks to a steady northwest breeze. If you’re...
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Chilly and breezy Sunday morning in Boston before clearer skies on Monday
The clearing overnight Sunday into Monday will make way for a great eclipse forecast.
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Mid-week storm brings heavy rain and wind gusts to Boston
Monday is one of the better outdoor days of the week. The start of the week looks mostly cloudy and mild, with highs reaching the upper 40s to low 50s. There may be a passing shower, but that is the exception and not the rule. However, things will start to change on Tuesday as a wet spell begins. While there…
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Sunny Easter Sunday as we prepare for early April storm
Highs in the mid to upper 50s with a breeze, but the gusty conditions we saw Saturday will subside.
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Will New England's weather be clear enough to see the solar eclipse?
The pressure is on with the total solar eclipse approaching quickly and the big question is whether the weather in New England will cooperate. March has been wet, with rain totals over 8″ for the month, bringing up concerns for potential cloud cover and precipitation on Eclipse Day, April 8. However, there is optimism as early forecasts are hinting at…
