It’s a busy weather stretch for New England, with several systems lined up to bring rain, snow, and Arctic air. Here’s what to expect:
Tonight (Thursday)
A weak disturbance brings light snow showers to the region. Expect:
- Snow Totals: A dusting to an inch, with the highest amounts possible on Cape Cod.
- Impacts: Slick spots on untreated roads by Friday morning.
Friday
A quiet, seasonable day with highs in the 20s and 30s.
Saturday: Rain and Snow
The next system arrives, bringing rain to much of central and southern New England and snow to the mountains.
- Timing: Rain and snow move in during the afternoon, becoming steady by evening.
- Snow Totals: An inch or two of wet pasty snow in the mountains of Vermont, New Hampshire, and northern Maine.
- Impacts: Some localized slick tricky travel in the North Country.
Sunday Night into Monday: Snowstorm Potential
A wave of low pressure developing off the Carolina coast will track close enough to bring a period of accumulating snow to New England.
- Timing: Snow spreads in Sunday evening, heaviest overnight into early Monday morning, tapering off west to east Monday.
- Snow Totals: Plowable snowfall is likely, though exact amounts are still being fine-tuned.
- Impacts: Snow-covered roads and potential travel disruptions Sunday night into Monday.
Next Week: Arctic Blast
Behind Monday’s storm, Arctic air surges in with biting wind chills:
- Tuesday: “Feels-like” temperatures in the single digits and below zero.
- Wind: Gusts up to 35 mph will add to the chill.
Stay updated with real-time radar and forecasts on the Noyes’ 1DegreeOutside Weather app.
