We continue to expect scattered snow squalls to impact southern New England this afternoon/evening, followed by bitter cold wind chills overnight. Details below:
Isolated to Scattered Snow Squalls:
Locations: All locations.
Timing: this afternoon into early evening.
Amounts: A quick coating to half an inch in less than 30 minutes.
Impact: Temporarily reduced visibility could catch drivers off guard, especially for the early evening commute. Also, roads could become snow-covered quickly, resulting in slippery travel.
Confidence: Low to moderate. Areal extent of snow squalls will be limited with many locations likely remaining dry. Greatest risk for snow squalls will be in the interior.
Bitter Cold/Very Low Wind Chills:
Locations: All locations.
Timing: Tonight into Thursday morning.
Amounts: Wind chill values -5 to -20°F across the interior, and zero to -5°F across eastern MA and RI.
Impact: Coldest air of the season. Bitter cold wind chills for school bus stops.
Confidence: High. Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for the Berkshires and northern Worcester County.
Potential risk of freezing spray:
Locations: Immediate coastal waters off Eastern MA and RI.
Timing: Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.
Amounts: Light to moderate freezing spray possible.
Impact: Glaze of ice possible on boats and ships traversing the waters.
Confidence: Moderate overall, highest risk across the nearshore waters. A Freezing Spray Advisory remains in effect.
Matthew Belk