New England is in for a light, fluffy snowfall tonight, but this storm is different from our last event, explains Matt Noyes. With cold ground temperatures in place, snow will accumulate immediately, rather than melting on contact in the beginning, like we saw last time. While the snow won’t be heavy, it will be widespread, and overnight roads will become slick before temperatures rise Monday morning.
Timing the Snow
- 6-8 PM: Light snow moves into western and central New England.
- 8-10 PM: Expands into the Monadnock Region, Worcester County, and eastern Connecticut.
- Around 10 PM: Snow reaches the Boston area and southern New Hampshire.
- 11:30 PM – 1:30 AM: Steadiest snowfall for most, with rates of ¼” to ⅓” per hour (briefly up to ½” per hour).
- 3-5 AM: Snow gradually lightens and winds down from west to east, but not quite in Maine.
By early Monday morning, most areas will have accumulated a general one to three inches of snow, with higher amounts in elevated terrain and ocean-enhanced areas. Because temperatures will rise and the snow ends early, school delays are much more likely than closures for most communities…though, again, the story is a bit different in parts of Maine.
Snowfall Totals & Localized Enhancements
- 1″-3” for most of southern New England, with some spots as high as 4″ owing both to elevation and perhaps a bit of ocean-enhancement from Cape Ann to the NH Seacoast.
- 2-4” for central & northern New England, but some higher elevation amounts.
- Higher amounts in Maine—3-4” near Rockland & Camden, with locally up to 6” possible due to Gulf of Maine enhancement.
Because this snow is dry and fluffy, it will add up efficiently but also be easy to shovel and blow away.
Monday Warm-Up & Snowmelt
Once the snow moves out, a quick warm-up will kick in on Monday:
- Morning: Snow-covered roads may be slick, but DPW & DOT crews will have several hours to treat them.
- Midday: Temperatures rise past freezing in southern New England, leading to rapid melting.
- Afternoon: Highs approach 40° or higher in many areas.
- Evening and Overnight: Mild enough that a refreeze is unlikely in southern New England, though northern areas could see some icing if roads remain wet, plus there will be some new snow showers falling in Northern New England…just an isolated rain or snow shower south.
Looking Ahead: Midweek & Next Weekend
- Tuesday: Breezy from the northwest, but dry aside from upslope mountain snow.
- Wednesday Night – Thursday: A larger storm moves in. Too early to determine rain vs. snow, but cold air may be just enough to keep it wintry for some areas.
- Next Weekend: Another system looks more likely to be all snow, but details are still coming together.
With multiple chances for snow in the next 14 days, stay updated with our free app & live radar at 1DegreeOutside.com.
Let us know how much snow you get tonight—we love seeing your reports & pictures! ❄️
