As a quick-hitting winter storm grips New England, snow is beginning to take over from rain, thanks to a shift in winds and plunging temperatures. While the storm’s path has been consistent with earlier forecasts, tonight’s updates offer fine tuning of timing, totals, and the Arctic blast following close behind. Watch the video with Matt Noyes for the latest, and be sure to download our free Noyes’ 1DegreeOutside Weather app for Apple and Android to get all the updates!
After a mild day with temperatures in the 40s, much of southeastern New England started with rain. However, colder air is already pushing south, flipping precipitation to snow across western and northern New England. By 9 PM, areas like Boston will see snow as the rain-snow line collapses south and east.
Visibility has already dropped in parts of central Massachusetts, western Connecticut, and New Hampshire, thanks to steady snow in these areas. Maine is also transitioning, with totals expected to climb as the storm progresses.
Please be sure to see the map in Matt’s forecast video for full details, but current estimates suggest the following accumulations by storm’s end:
The heaviest snow rates of 1–2 inches per hour will occur for most between 9 PM and 1 AM, making travel treacherous. Snow tapers off for most of New England by 3-5 AM Monday…sooner for some and later in Maine.
As the storm departs, Arctic air rushes in behind it, dropping temperatures to the single digits and teens by Monday morning. Winds gusting to 30 mph will drive wind chills below zero.
This fast-moving storm has already brought localized variations in weather conditions, underscoring the importance of staying updated. Use the Noyes’ 1DegreeOutside Weather app for live radar, snowfall timing, and hourly forecasts. The app is free to download and offers features like the “Send to Us” tab, allowing you to share your own storm photos.
