Boston residents should brace themselves for varied winter weather today, as forecasts predict a mix of rain and snow throughout the day, leading into what may be the coldest air of the season so far. According to the National Weather Service, there's a slight chance of snow before 9 a.m., followed by possible rain and snow between 9 and 10 a.m., and then rain after 10 a.m. with a high near 42 degrees. The evening may bring combined rain and snow, transitioning towards a mostly sunny Wednesday with a high near 37.
The weather pattern indicates that snowfall, although minimal with less than a half inch accumulation expected tonight, will predominantly affect areas north of the Pike and west of the 495 corridor. For those east and south of these markers, rain will be the primary concern. As the day progresses, road conditions are expected to worsen, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours. WHDH's report on the storm highlights the risk of hazardous road conditions into the central and northern regions of Worcester County, northern Middlesex County, and extending into southern New Hampshire.
As the storm system moves out later tonight, a chilly air mass is set to sweep into the region. This shift might cause any standing rain to freeze over, potentially resulting in icy spots on untreated roads by tomorrow morning commute. The remainder of Wednesday is expected to brighten up despite chilly temperatures in the mid-30s. Looking towards Thursday, Bostonians should anticipate lows in the low 20s, with the possibility of spotty snow showers amidst a brisk breeze, per the National Weather Service.
Perhaps, the most significant temperature drop is forecasted for Thursday night into Friday morning, with lows potentially hitting the single digits, to the teens. Winds, even at low speeds, may drive the wind chills, to below zero, making for an especially frigid end to the week. "Friday will be bright but in the afternoon we’ll still struggle to get out of the upper 20s," notes the WHDH's coverage. The weekend is set to continue with cold mornings and mid-30s afternoons, with more snow and rain chances on the horizon.
