Saturday Evening Update: Snow Moves Back Into New England

Snow is moving back into New England this evening and Matt Noyes has you covered!  From timing the snow, to when, where and why sleet may mix in, to what we can expect for our Sunday, Matt delivers the last look ahead of the storm.  Winds won’t be a big factor with this one – gusts may reach 25-30 mph from the north Sunday morning to midday for a little blowing and drifting here and there, but not much action by New England wind standards!

Storm Timeline & Snowfall Rates
Snow will overspread western New England between 8-9 PM and reach Boston and eastern Massachusetts by 9-10 PM. Once it begins, snow will quickly intensify, with the heaviest snowfall expected between 11 PM and 3 AM. During this time, snowfall rates of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour are likely, with isolated thunder snow possible in localized areas.

Between 3 AM and 7 AM, dry air may cut into the storm, limiting snowfall intensity for a few hours in southern New England—particularly in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and southeastern Massachusetts. However, colder air in central and northern New England should sustain steady snowfall. That colder air seeps south to change any sleet back to snow in Southern New England, but shy of the overnight rates.

By mid-morning Sunday, snowfall rates drop significantly, and by noon, the storm is largely winding down. That said, ocean-enhanced flurries may linger along the South Shore and into southeastern New Hampshire, adding an extra dusting in some areas.

Snowfall Totals
Snowfall projections remain largely unchanged, with slight tweaks to account for areas where sleet may briefly mix in:

• 6-8 inches for much of southern New England, including Boston, Worcester, Hartford, and Providence
• 8-10 inches possible just north of the Mass Pike, where the heaviest snow band could set up – localized ocean-enhanced snow possible in Northeast MA…also could be a small ribbon of enhanced amounts just north of the sleet zone…so somewhere near or just north of the MA Pike.
• 4-6 inches in northern New England, where snow will be fluffier but moisture is more limited
• 4-6 inches on Cape Cod, where ocean enhancement may briefly boost totals before sleet/rain mixes in
• 2-4 inches on the Islands, with a mix limiting accumulation

What’s Next? More Snow Chances Next Week
Once this storm moves out, Monday will be a quiet day with temperatures hovering around freezing. However, the active pattern continues, with two more potential storms next week:

• Tuesday Night – Wednesday: A developing system could bring snow to southern New England, though confidence is still around 55-60% on how far north it tracks.
• Wednesday Night – Thursday: This storm is more certain, though a rain/snow line could come into play along the coast.

With multiple storms in the pipeline, stay updated on the latest changes with our free Noyes’ 1DegreeOutside Weather App, available on Google Play and the App Store. You can also send us your snowfall reports and photos via the “Send to Us” tab in our app or on the Community Gallery at 1DegreeOutside.com.