As winter tightens its grip on New England, Boston braces for the first significant snowstorm of the season, anticipated this Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, Monday's commute should be clear with sunny skies and a high near 42 degrees, but don't let the calm start to the week fool you. Winds will pick up with gusts as high as 23 mph, and temperatures are expected to drop to around 25 degrees on Monday night with increasing clouds.
On Tuesday, snowfall is "likely before 11 am, then rain," with the chance of precipitation marked at 100%. Light snow accumulations of less than a half inch are possible before the rain washes much of it away, and by Tuesday evening, Bostonians could see a mix of rain and snow, transitioning to all snow after midnight, with little to no accumulation expected. The real story, however, unfolds west of Boston, where snowfall will be heavier. NBC Boston reports that "west of Metro Boston, 1-3 inches is possible," while locations like Worcester could see up to half a foot of snow.
The storm will bring strong winds, especially on the South Shore, Cape, and Islands, with gusts up to 50 mph on Tuesday evening. Rain may fall sideways, making travel difficult. Commuters should monitor updates as the storm’s path could change snowfall amounts.
Wednesday brings some relief with mostly sunny skies and a high near 37. By Friday, temperatures could drop below zero in some areas. Residents should stay prepared for a week of fluctuating winter conditions.
