New Englanders are gearing up for an active weekend of weather as rain showers later Saturday give way to areas of black ice Sunday morning…then Sunday PM snow for many appears to be a half foot event, followed by the coldest air of the season. See the video with Matt for all you need…and be sure to check back for updates this weekend on our website and app. As Matt says, this one isn’t set in stone, but we have what we believe to be the best forecast possible at this point!
Saturday: Mild With Showers Arriving
Today begins with mild temperatures climbing into the 40s across much of Southern New England, keeping precipitation in the form of rain for most areas when it arrives later. Showers will move in during the early to middle afternoon and become steadier later in the day, lasting into the evening. Meanwhile, far northern New England will see snow at higher elevations, with summit accumulations of 2–4 inches expected. Rain will taper off by late evening, but be cautious overnight—temperatures will drop to near freezing by Sunday morning, creating a risk of black ice, especially north of the Mass Pike.
Sunday: Snow Moves In
Sunday starts quiet but cold, with temperatures struggling to climb much above freezing in the morning. By early afternoon, snow will begin spreading into Western New England, advancing eastward by late afternoon and evening. Southeastern Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the Islands, will see rain or a rain-snow mix initially before colder air pushes south, transitioning precipitation to all snow by late evening.
The snow will intensify overnight into early Monday before tapering off around dawn. Preliminary snowfall estimates suggest Boston could receive 2–4 inches, with higher amounts west and north of the city. Areas inside the 495 belt may pick up 4–6 inches, while the 8–12 inch zone will likely include parts of MetroWest and extend into the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.
Monday: Arctic Blast Arrives
As the storm departs Monday morning, Arctic air pours in behind it, bringing high temperatures that struggle to break the teens in northern areas and the low 20s farther south. Wind chills will hover near or below zero throughout the day, with gusty northwest winds adding to the chill. By Monday night, lows will dip below zero in northern New England and into the single digits across southern areas. Wind chills will plunge further, creating dangerously cold conditions.
What to Watch For
The storm’s path and intensity remain key variables, with slight adjustments affecting snowfall amounts and the placement of the rain-snow line. While the forecast currently favors snow for most of New England except southeast areas, there’s still a slim chance more rain falls than currently anticipated in places like Boston, if the cold air arrives slower than anticipated.
Stay tuned for updates on the Noyes’ 1DegreeOutside Weather app, and don’t forget to enter our Attitash Mountain Village Giveaway before entries close Monday!