Good morning
Here are the main weather concerns/impacts later today into Thursday morning. We have attached a few brief slides highlighting the main concerns.
Accumulating Snow late today into tonight:
- Precipitation overspreads western MA northern CT between 3 and 6 pm this evening, reaching eastern MA/RI after 6 or 7 pm.
- Precipitation type mainly rain along and southeast of a Boston to Providence, to Hartford line after a brief period of snow possible at the onset. Any snow accumulations generally less than 1 inch.
- Mainly snow expected northwest of a Bradley CT, to Worcester MA, to Bedford MA line. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches anticipated, except 4 to 8 inches in the Berkshires.
- Precipitation ends from west to east between 2 and 5 am Wednesday morning. Locations that change to rain may see precipitation end as a brief period of snow, mainly across northern CT and interior MA.
- Dry weather anticipated for the Wednesday morning commute, but untreated roads across the interior may remain slippery.
Localized Snow Squalls/Brief Strong to Damaging Wind Gusts Wednesday Afternoon and Evening:
- Scattered snow squalls anticipated between 3 and 7 pm Wednesday evening. These squalls may contain briefly very heavy snow, strong winds, near white-out conditions, and hazardous travel for the Wed evening commute.
- Brief 35 to 55 mph wind gusts possible Wednesday afternoon and evening in most locations and between 50 and 60 mph across the Cape/Islands.
- High Wind Watch posted for the Cape and Islands. Wind Advisories may eventually be needed elsewhere.
Bitterly Cold Wind Chills Late Wednesday night into Thursday Morning:
- Wind chills drop to between 10 and 25 below zero late Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
- Wind Chill Advisories will likely be needed for a good portion of the region with possible Wind Chill Warnings for portion of the higher terrain of Massachusetts.
Marine Headlines:
- Gale and Storm Watches hoisted for all waters Wednesday afternoon and evening for a period of 40 to 50 knot wind gusts.
- Moderate to heavy freezing spray expected Wednesday night into Thursday night across the open waters
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank You
Meteorologist: Hayden Frank
If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat, or at the following:
National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA
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