Boston residents should brace for a snowy weekend as another round of wintry weather rolls into the area. According to a weather forecast by the National Weather Service, light snow is expected to commence after 1 am tonight, with a 50% chance of precipitation and potential accumulation of less than one inch. Tomorrow promises more significant snowfall with an accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible and a high likelihood of precipitation at 90%. Those venturing out tomorrow night should be prepared for more than just snowflakes on their scarves; the forecast also predicts potential snow before 9 pm and wind chill values that could plummet as low as -12 degrees.
As reported by NBC Boston, this complex storm system is due to an arctic front slowly moving from the west, set to bring snow bands or streaks tomorrow. The precise locations for heavier snow are uncertain, leaving residents to wonder if they'll see an accumulative 2-4 inches, or a slightly greater half foot of precipitation. Late Saturday into Sunday, strong gusts are anticipated, possibly causing snow to drift and creating formidable wind chills.
The prelude to this winter spectacle is today's mostly cloudy sky, with temperatures lingering in the high 20s. Moving forward through the weekend, temperatures will sink, with Sunday seeing mostly sunny skies but high temperatures only reaching near 17 degrees. The beginning of next week offers some respite, as sunny weather is expected to raise temperatures to the mid 20s by Monday and then to low and mid 30s by Tuesday and Wednesday.
Amid the frosty predictions, extreme cold watches and warnings have been put into effect for large swathes of Massachusetts and surrounding states. These include areas across northern Connecticut and central and western Massachusetts, where wind chills are expected to reach dangerously low levels between 25 and 30 below zero. Residents are urged to stay informed and prepared as these conditions could quickly become hazardous. Further into the week, attention turns to yet another possible storm, with preliminary forecasts suggesting that this too will bring mostly snow. Details on this developing weather story will emerge in the days to come.
