New England is gearing up for another round of winter weather as a fast-moving system brings widespread snow Thursday, followed by strong winds on Friday. And it doesn’t stop there—another system arrives Saturday night into Sunday, with yet another storm potential next week.
Thursday Storm – Snow First, Then a Wintry Mix South
- Timing: Snow spreads southwest to northeast early Thursday, arriving:
- 5-7 AM: Southwestern New England
- 7-9 AM: Central Massachusetts & Southern NH
- 8-10 AM: Central & Northern New England
- Snow Consistency: Fluffier at onset, sticking right away due to cold air in place
- Mixing Risk: South Coast & Cape Cod could see a transition to rain by the afternoon
- Heaviest Snow: Morning to early afternoon, tapering by Thursday evening
- Slick Conditions: Cold ground means instant accumulation, leading to hazardous travel
How Much Snow?
- Coating to 2 inches – South Coast & Cape
- 2 to 4 inches – Boston Metro & Northern MA
- 4 to 6 inches+ – Central New England, NH Seacoast, Berkshires
- Locally up to 7-8 inches possible in areas with heavier snow bands
Friday: Gusty Winds Take Over
- 40-50+ mph wind gusts could cause isolated power outages
- Strongest winds Friday afternoon in higher elevations & coastal areas
Saturday Night – Another Storm Moves In
- Snow starts late Saturday & continues into Sunday
- Mixing likely again in Southern New England
- Still fine-tuning totals – stay tuned!
Midweek Storm Potential
Another storm system looms for Wednesday-Thursday next week. This active pattern continues, increasing the chance for more wintry weather in mid-February. Check out Matt’s February monthly forecast here.
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