Tuesday Insights: One Last Shot of Rain Before Winter’s Return

As we close out 2024, Matt Noyes says we’re barely beating the raindrops to midnight in many spots for New Year’s Eve, then we’re looking at a busy weather pattern to ring in 2025. Rain changes to snow in the mountains New Year’s Day, and for more of us by Wednesday evening and night – then strong Thursday wind gusts usher in the new, wintry pattern for weeks on end. Full details in the Insights video – written summary below. Stay updated on all the changes with our free Noyes’ 1DegreeOutside Weather App—track precipitation, submit photos, and don’t forget to enter our Attitash Mountain Village giveaway – entry link on the app homescreen!

New Year’s Eve Weather

Timing:

• Late Evening: Light rain spreads into Southern New England, gradually moving north.
• Midnight: Rain showers continue to expand in Southern New England.

Temperatures:

• 30s to near 40°F for most of New England.

New Year’s Day: Rain to Snow Transition

Rain tapers in Southern New England by midday, while colder air transitions rain to snow in the mountains of Northern New England.

Snow Totals Through New Year’s Day:

• Northern Vermont & New Hampshire: 1–4 inches, highest amounts in higher terrain.
• Maine Mountains: 6–12 inches.

Midweek Cold and Weekend Upslope Snow

Highlights:

• Thursday: Strong west winds gusting to 45–50 mph usher in colder air.
• Friday & Saturday: Highs in the 20s/30s with upslope snow for the Green Mountains and northern ski areas, bringing multiday snow totals of 12–18 inches in spots by the weekend.

Looking Ahead: Snowstorm Potential Early Next Week

A potential snowstorm could bring accumulating snow across New England between Monday evening and Tuesday midday. While not yet a guarantee, we’re monitoring closely and will keep you updated!