Get ready for a bit of a rollercoaster weather week! Here’s what to expect:
Wednesday Morning: Light Snow
- Timing: Light, fluffy snow arrives overnight and wraps up by mid-morning Wednesday south (light snow lingers north).
- Snow Totals:
- Widespread 1-3″ (coating to 1″) South of Boston
- Northern New England: 2–4 inches, with higher locally higher amounts in the mountains.
- Impacts: Slick roads during the early morning, particularly untreated surfaces.
Wednesday Afternoon & Evening: Snow Showers & Squalls
- What to Expect:
- Scattered snow showers may mix with rain in southern New England.
- Quick bursts of snow in northern and central New England could reduce visibility and create hazardous travel.
- Temperatures drop below freezing late in the day, leading to icy roads for the evening commute on untreated surfaces.
- Wind Gusts: 25–35 mph, isolated gusts up to 40 mph on hilltops and Cape Cod.
Thursday: Brief Cold Snap
- Temperatures: Teens to 20s across New England, with wind chills in the single digits or subzero in northern areas.
- Conditions: Bright but blustery (isolated snow shower along Canadian border)
Friday: Rain and Snow Return
- Timing: Precipitation begins Friday morning to midday from south to north, lasting into the overnight for some.
- What to Expect:
- Southern New England: Rain is likely, though a brief wintry mix is possible at the onset.
- Central New England: Burst of snow to rain then change back to snow (depending on track) with the chance of plowable snow.
- Northern New England: Early thoughts: snow accumulations of 2–4 inches, lower amounts in valleys, higher totals with elevation.
Sunday: Light Snow Possible
Another fast-moving clipper system may bring light snow to the region, so stay tuned!
