Massachusetts greets the morning with a crisp bite in the air as temperatures hover near 25 degrees across Wakefield and the North Shore. Frost coats car windows, and sidewalks feel firm underfoot. The sky is bright now, but the cold lingers.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, sunshine will push highs to around 32 degrees today. A light northwest wind eases by afternoon, helping conditions feel calmer. Roads remain dry through the day, but shaded spots may stay icy where melting refreezes. This is peak flash-freeze season. Even minor moisture can harden into slick patches after sunset.
Clouds increase tonight as temperatures dip near 21 degrees. Monday turns milder with decreasing clouds and a high near 37. Monday night stays mostly cloudy with lows in the mid-20s.
By Tuesday, temperatures climb near 40 degrees with a chance of isolated flurries before late morning. The bigger shift arrives midweek. Rain becomes likely Wednesday with highs near 41 degrees. As colder air filters in Wednesday night, rain may change to snow. Snow becomes likely before daybreak Thursday, with additional snow chances lingering into Thursday morning.
Plan for slower travel on I-95 and Route 128 late Wednesday into early Thursday. Even light accumulation can create slushy commutes. Keep an eye on changing conditions as temperatures hover near freezing.
Looking ahead to President’s Day week, signs point to milder air spreading across much of the country. Above-normal temperatures may bring early spring vibes by late week, though February can still deliver quick winter swings.
Five Day Outlook for Wakefield, Massachusetts:
Today: Sunny, high near 32.
Monday: Decreasing clouds, high near 37.
Tuesday: Isolated flurries early, high near 40.
Wednesday: Chance of rain, high near 41.
Thursday: Chance of snow, high near 40.
