Forecast Key Messages
- Mixed precipitation ongoing now through tonight. Snow accumulations between a coating and 2" with ice accretion up to 0.10". Localized higher amounts to 0.25" possible in the higher elevations.
- Areas of black ice possible early Wednesday morning, but otherwise drier and milder for the rest of the day. Temperatures may be slow to rise due to lingering fog.
- Wavy frontal boundary brings initial plain rain Thurs, but a transition to a wintry mix of freezing rain/sleet for areas north of the Mass Pike Thurs night into early Fri. Winter Weather Advisories could be needed. Expect a chilly, raw Friday after precip ends, with overcast and highs in the mid 30s.
- Pattern change toward milder temperatures remains in the cards for the weekend. Snowmelt could cause within-bank rises on streams, creeks and larger rivers.
Overnight
Freezing Rain
Low: 29 °F
Wind: 5 mph W
PoP: 77%
Freezing rain and areas of fog before 2am, then areas of fog and a chance of freezing rain. Cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New ice accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Wednesday
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
High: 54 °F
Wind: 2 to 7 mph W
PoP: 0%
Areas of fog before 8am. Mostly sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. West wind 2 to 7 mph. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Areas Of Fog
Low: 21 °F
Wind: 2 mph SW
PoP: 1%
Areas of fog after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 2 mph.
Thursday
Chance Light Rain then Chance Sleet
High: 41 °F
Wind: 0 to 5 mph SE
PoP: 35%
Areas of fog before 8am, then a chance of rain between 10am and 2pm, then a chance of sleet and a chance of rain between 2pm and 3pm, then areas of fog and a chance of sleet and a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Light Rain
Low: 34 °F
Wind: 5 to 8 mph NE
PoP: 84%
Rain and a chance of sleet before 1am, then sleet and rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Sleet Likely
High: 35 °F
Wind: 8 mph NE
PoP: 72%
Sleet likely and rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Slight Chance Light Rain
Low: 34 °F
Wind: 2 to 6 mph E
PoP: 20%
A slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind 2 to 6 mph.
Saturday
Slight Chance Light Rain
High: 53 °F
Wind: 3 to 10 mph S
PoP: 22%
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 3 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Light Rain Likely
Low: 44 °F
Wind: 10 mph SW
PoP: 58%
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
High: 57 °F
Wind: 8 mph W
PoP: 37%
A chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly Cloudy
Low: 40 °F
Wind: 6 mph SW
PoP: 14%
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Slight Chance Light Rain
High: 60 °F
Wind: 9 mph SW
PoP: 16%
A slight chance of rain between 7am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly Clear
Low: 40 °F
Wind: 8 mph W
PoP: 14%
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Slight Chance Light Rain
High: 62 °F
Wind: 9 mph SW
PoP: 15%
A slight chance of rain between 8am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 9 mph.