Good evening,
Sending an update regarding the potentially significant winter storm for Sunday through Monday night. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for north central CT, northern MA and central MA, from midday Sunday through Monday night.
Sunday through Monday Night Storm
What: Significant snowfall with impactful accumulations possible. A wintry mix may occur over portions of southern New England, especially eastern MA, RI and northern CT.
- Snowfall accumulations could range from 6 to 12 inches across much of interior southern New England.
- Accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are possible along the I-95 corridor in northeast MA, including the Boston area, except 2 to 5 inches of snow is possible along the immediate shoreline. A wintry mix with sleet and rain is possible at times.
- Accumulations of 5 to 10 inches are possible across north central CT. A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is possible at times, with up to 0.2 inch of icing.
- While a wintry mix is also expected over northeast CT, RI and into southeast MA, lesser accumulations are expected due to mixing with or a changeover to rain. Snowfall amounts mainly 1 to 4 inches are possible.
When: Mid-day Sunday through Monday night.
Where: Much of southern New England, where a Winter Storm Watch has been posted.
There remains a good deal of uncertainty as to the exact track of the storm and accumulation amounts. We will keep you updated on our latest thinking with subsequent emails.
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
46 Commerce Way