The Thanksgiving storm continues to evolve this afternoon, bringing a mix of rain, snow, and gusty winds to New England. The impacts remain highly elevation-dependent, with accumulating snow in the mountains and rain for much of the lower terrain. Here’s the latest as of early afternoon.
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As of 1:20 PM, the heaviest snow is falling across the high terrain of central and southern Vermont and southwest New Hampshire, where totals have already exceeded 6 inches in spots like Marlow, NH. Snowfall amounts of 8 inches have been reported in Knox, NY. Freezing rain has created slick conditions in the Berkshires, but even there, most areas are transitioning to plain rain with temperatures hovering in the mid-30s.
Rain continues for southern New England, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees along the Route 2 corridor, ensuring no snow in these areas. Farther north, towns like Wolfeboro, NH, and Albany, NH, report 2-3 inches of snow, with heavier amounts expected later today.
This storm has been a classic elevation-based event.
Rain in the valleys and along the coast will persist, with no significant snow expected in places like Portland, ME, or the Champlain Valley.
Gusty winds are picking up along the southern New England coast, with gusts up to 40 mph reported in Chatham and Nantucket. While these winds aren’t strong enough to cause widespread damage, combined with heavy wet snow in the mountains, they could lead to isolated power outages.
Travelers along the Maine Turnpike should plan for deteriorating conditions this afternoon as snow begins to fall and accumulate north of Lewiston. Those in rain-dominated areas will see improving road conditions as precipitation diminishes by early evening.
The storm will wind down this evening for southern New England, with lingering snow showers continuing in the mountains into the overnight. Winds overnight will help dry out roadways in areas that saw only rain, reducing the risk of icing.
For the weekend, snow showers will persist in the Green Mountains on Saturday, driven by lake-effect moisture from the Great Lakes. Most of New England will settle into a cool and wintry pattern heading into next week.
