The much-advertised winter pattern Danielle and Matt have been talking about for the start of the New Year has arrived and will stay for weeks on end. For snow lovers itching to add to winter’s totals, that’s a huge step in the “right direction,” but the other necessary ingredient is moisture…and in today’s Insights video, Matt Noyes says we’re missing that ingredient for most…at least for now.
Winter has returned, and you can feel it in the air and hear it in the roaring winds outside. While we’re firmly in a winter pattern, that doesn’t always mean snow is guaranteed for New England. Cold air is only one piece of the equation, and for now, we’re removed from the storm track that’s delivering snow elsewhere across the country.
Lake-effect snow continues to bring bursts of snow to parts of western Massachusetts, the Berkshires, and Vermont, with some flurries even extending into central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Friday night, a few light snow showers could graze the South Coast and Cape Cod as a disturbance passes, leaving a light coating in some areas. Meanwhile, Friday night and Saturday will feature occasional snow showers in the mountains, though accumulations will mostly depend on snowmaking at ski resorts.
The big story is a significant storm poised to bring 8–12 inches of snow to the Mid-Atlantic early next week, including places like D.C.. In New England, the South Coast may be on the northern fringe of this system, with a 40% chance of snow along the coast Monday. Farther north, those chances quickly diminish, leaving much of the region dry.
Temperatures stay chilly as highs hover in the 20s and 30s through the weekend and into early next week, with breezy conditions adding a noticeable wind chill. For snow lovers, this cold pattern is a step in the right direction, setting the stage for increased chances of precipitation closer to mid-month.
Follow all the latest updates in our free Noyes’ 1DegreeOutside Weather app and stay tuned as we continue the hunt for snow across New England!
