Good morning,
Another wintry mix event is expected to bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Details below.
WHAT:
- Minor snow and sleet accumulations followed by a period of freezing rain.
WHERE:
- All of southern New England may see a period of freezing rain, even the immediate coastline.
WHEN:
- Snow/sleet will arrive Wednesday evening after the evening commute in the Boston to Providence corridor. In the Hartford/Springfield metro areas snow moves in during the tail end or just after the Wednesday evening commute.
- Precipitation extends into the Thursday morning commute, tapering off by mid morning. Areas of freezing rain with temperatures at or below freezing may result in slippery travel, mainly in interior southern New England, but can't be ruled out in the Boston metro area.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS:
-The Main concern is for icy untreated roads and walkways Wednesday night into the Thursday morning commute.
- Ice accretion amounts look to remain under one quarter of an inch, so the risk for tree damage/power outages is low.
UNCERTAINTY:
- Uncertainty remains as to whether the snow and sleet impact part of the Wednesday evening commute in the Hartford-Springfield metro areas.
- Freezing temperatures could hold on long enough for freezing rain/drizzle to linger into the Thursday morning commute for the Boston metro area.
Please let us know if you have an questions or concerns.
Thank You
Bryce Williams
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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