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Massachusetts Weather Alert: Wakefield, MA Wind, Snow This Week
Wakefield, MA – Massachusetts residents could face soaking rain, gusty winds and a brief snow possibility as a powerful weather system moves across New England late this week.
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-11-11T10:16:50.735Z
Wakefield, MA – Massachusetts residents could face soaking rain, gusty winds and a brief snow possibility as a powerful weather system moves across New England late this week.
Wet pavement, falling temperatures and chilly northwest winds could make Friday's commute noticeably different from the mild conditions earlier in the week.
According to the National Weather Service, Wakefield faces a 100% chance of rain Thursday night, followed by a 90% chance Friday. Temperatures could fall to 33 degrees Friday night, bringing a chance of snow before rain returns.
Thursday Rain Builds Into a Windy Friday Wednesday offers a relatively quiet start, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching 55 degrees.
Conditions change Thursday as clouds increase and rain chances climb to 40% during the afternoon.
By Thursday night, rain becomes widespread, with temperatures falling to approximately 39 degrees.
The National Weather Service expects between one tenth and one quarter inch of precipitation Thursday night.
Friday brings additional rain, a high near 48 degrees and north winds gusting up to 26 mph.
Drivers traveling Interstate 95, Route 128 and Interstate 93 should prepare for wet pavement, spray and potentially reduced visibility during heavier showers.
Snow Enters the Picture Friday Night The most interesting development arrives Friday evening as colder air moves into northeastern Massachusetts.
Forecasters indicate a chance of rain before 10 p.m., followed by a chance of snow between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Saturday. Rain becomes possible again afterward.
The precipitation chance stands at 50%, with temperatures falling near 33 degrees.
Little or no snow accumulation is expected in Wakefield.
However, temperatures approaching freezing deserve attention, particularly on exposed bridges and elevated roadways.
Wet surfaces can become slippery if pavement temperatures fall below freezing, although widespread icing is not currently predicted.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts before late Friday travel.
A Larger Storm System Impacts New England The NOAA Weather Prediction Center is tracking an expansive low pressure system expected to strengthen near the East Coast.
The system could bring increasing winds, widespread rain and wet snow to higher elevations of interior New England.
Coastal areas may also experience minor flooding around high tides, although the supplied Wakefield forecast does not establish a local coastal flood threat.
For Wakefield, rain remains the primary concern.
Saturday stays mostly cloudy, with a 30% chance of rain before 1 p.m. Temperatures reach approximately 47 degrees before dropping to 35 Saturday night.
Sunday brings improvement, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 50 degrees.