After a mild start to the week, New England flips back to winter mode by midweek, ushering in colder air and snow chances through the weekend and beyond. Matt Noyes has what to expect in our Insights video! Written summary below.
Tuesday Night into Wednesday: Rain First, Then Snow for the North
- Timing: Rain spreads across the region Tuesday night, ending Wednesday morning in southern New England.
- Transition to Snow: Snow begins in northern New England’s high terrain early Wednesday, dropping to the valleys by evening.
- Totals:
- Southern New England: Rain only.
- Northern New England: 4-6″ in the higher terrain by Wednesday night.
Thursday & Friday: Winter Takes Hold
- Cold Air Arrives: Highs in the 30s across much of New England, with wind gusts up to 50 mph on Thursday.
- Snow Resumes: Upslope snow and lake-effect snow kick into gear, favoring northwest-facing slopes in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Looking Ahead: Wintry Weekend and Next Week
- Snow Totals by Saturday:
- 8-12″ in upslope-favored areas like the Green Mountains and parts of northern Maine.
- Snowmobilers and skiers: Expect a quick recovery after the recent warm spell.
- Next Storm Chances:
- Monday-Tuesday (Jan 6-7): Possible accumulating snow for parts of New England.
- Additional storm chances late next week.
🌨️ Winter enthusiasts rejoice: January promises to keep snow and cold in the forecast for weeks to come! Stay ahead with our free Noyes’ 1DegreeOutside Weather app.
