Meteorologist A.J. Burnett reported a bright but frigid day ahead, with temperatures reaching only 29 degrees. However, the wind chill is expected to keep the perceived temperature in the single digits and teens, making it feel much colder outside. As temperatures drop overnight, many areas could see lows in the single digits and possibly even below zero in some regions.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, Burnett noted that the day will start with sunshine, but increasing cloud cover will precede an incoming clipper system. This system is anticipated to bring snow, which may mix with rain in southern areas, such as the Cape and the Islands, by late afternoon. A weather alert has been issued for the evening, as this snowfall could affect the Tuesday evening commute, especially in the Boston area around 4:30 PM. The system is expected to exit before sunrise on Wednesday, but residual effects may linger and impact the Wednesday morning commute.
The forecast predicts widespread snowfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches across most regions, including Boston and Worcester, with higher amounts of 3 to 6 inches expected for areas to the north of Route 2 and in New Hampshire. Some areas near the Cape may see reduced totals due to possible mixed precipitation.
Despite the cold ahead, there is a ray of hope as temperatures are expected to warm slightly on Wednesday, reaching near 40 degrees. This slight warming trend will continue into the later part of the week, with temperatures approaching freezing by Thursday and Friday. The weekend looks promising as well, with Valentine’s Day on Saturday likely to bring mild weather conditions, although there could be a chance of mixed precipitation.
With each passing day, there’s a glimmer of spring-like conditions on the horizon, encouraging residents to prepare for potential snowfall while also looking forward to warmer days ahead.