Boston, Massachusetts – Snow will begin coating portions of I-90 and I-93 by late Sunday morning, setting up slick travel before a surge of Arctic air drives wind chills near zero by early Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, a cold front will push west to east across Massachusetts beginning mid to late Sunday morning. Most communities from Boston to Providence can expect a widespread trace to 1 inch of snow before precipitation moves offshore around sunset.
Higher elevations across central and western Massachusetts, including Worcester and parts of Hampden County near I-91, could see localized totals of 2 to 4 inches. Even lighter amounts may create slippery conditions on untreated roads as temperatures fall through the afternoon.
Travel impacts are most likely between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, particularly along I-90, I-290 and Route 2. Visibility may briefly drop in steadier bursts, and snow-covered pavement could slow traffic heading home Sunday evening.
Colder air pours in Sunday night. By daybreak Monday, wind chills are expected to dip near or below zero across much of the state, including Boston, Lowell and Springfield. High temperatures Monday will struggle to climb out of the 20s.
Drivers should plan extra travel time Sunday, reduce speed on snow-covered roads and dress in layers if heading outdoors early Monday. Additional advisories may be issued if snowfall amounts trend higher or the Arctic air arrives faster than expected.
