Wednesday Insights:
How Much Snow Tomorrow & Why the Next Storm May Feature Higher Totals

A quick-hitting winter storm will bring accumulating snow across New England on Thursday, creating hazardous morning travel before tapering off in the evening. While snow will stick quickly in cold temperatures, a change to rain or sleet south of Boston may cut down totals. Friday brings strong winds (40-50 mph gusts), creating isolated pockets of damage.  Let’s break down the details…

Thursday’s Timeline & Impacts

  • 5-6 AM: Snow begins in Southwest Connecticut
  • 7-9 AM: Expands northeast, reaching Boston, Worcester, Southern NH
  • Mid-morning – Early Afternoon: Heaviest snow, fast accumulation
  • Afternoon: Mixing with sleet/rain south of the Mass Pike
  • Evening Commute: Snow gone for many, lingering slick spots north & west of Boston

With temperatures in the teens & 20s at onset, roads will become snow-covered quickly. However, some mixing south of the Mass Pike & Cape Cod by midday into the afternoon as temperatures rise a bit.

Accumulation Expectations

  • Cape Cod, South Coast: Around 1” or so
  • Boston Metro & I-95 Corridor: 2-4”
  • Route 2 Corridor, northern Worcester Hills, Southern NH: 4-6”
  • Northern New England (Lakes Region, White Mountains, Greens): 4-6”, locally higher amounts

Friday: Strong Winds Arrive

As the storm departs, winds shift west/northwest and strengthen Friday, with widespread 40-50 mph gusts possible. Expect:
✔ Isolated tree damage & power outages
✔ Wind chills in the 20s despite near 40° highs
✔ Mountain snow showers from upslope flow

Weekend Storm: Another Round of Snow?

A stronger system arrives Saturday night into Sunday, tracking over Southeast MA – a classic snow-to-mix-to-snow setup.

  • Highest Snow Totals: Northern & Central & northern portions of southern New England
  • Possible Mix South: Rain/sleet Cape & South Coast
  • Timing: Saturday late PM into Sunday early afternoon

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