New England’s active winter weather pattern isn’t letting up, and the weekend storm is shaping up to be a messy one for many. While northern New England is set for another round of accumulating snow, much of central and southern New England will see a mix of snow, sleet, and rain. This mix could lead to icy conditions in the interior, with gusty winds and a surge of mild air adding to the complexity.
Friday will be dry but blustery, with gusts reaching 35-45 mph. While this isn’t expected to cause widespread damage, a few tree limbs or power outages in the hilltops can’t be ruled out. Temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s and 30s, with wind chills running 10-15 degrees colder. By Friday night, expect a bitter chill with single-digit lows in the interior and subzero readings in the North Country.
Saturday starts dry but cold, with temperatures in the 20s north and low 30s south. Snow will knock on our doorstep by morning but may initially struggle to reach the ground due to dry air. By late afternoon into the evening (3-6 PM), expect light snow to spread across the region, though this many days in advance, let’s leave a little wiggle room on the timing.
As the storm’s warm front lifts north, milder air will push in aloft, leading to a changeover from snow to sleet and freezing rain in central and southern New England overnight. Interior locations outside of I-495 could see an extended period of freezing rain, raising concerns for slick roads and possible ice buildup.
Meanwhile, far northern New England will stay cold enough for all snow, with significant accumulations likely. Southern New England, especially near the coast, will transition fully to rain, with heavy downpours possible Sunday.
A shot of Arctic cold arrives early next week with colder than normal temperature and a biting wind. Beyond that, the storm track remains active, with more potential storm threats in the mid-to-late week timeframe…and again NEXT weekend.
