Boston, MA – Umbrellas and snow brushes may both be needed this week as rain changes to snow Tuesday across much of Massachusetts, signaling winter’s first firm grip on New England. The system could bring 1 to 2 inches of wet snow inland, slicking up roads from Boston to Worcester and beyond.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, precipitation will start as rain near 10 a.m. Tuesday before cold air filters in, turning the rain to a rain-snow mix by early afternoon. Winds from the northeast around 8 mph will make it feel brisk, while temperatures hover near 41°F before dropping into the 20s late in the day.
Drivers should plan for reduced visibility and slushy conditions through the midday commute, particularly on I-93, Route 128, and the Mass Pike. Even a half-inch of snow accumulation can cause slick pavement where wet roads refreeze by evening. Skies clear Tuesday night as temperatures plummet into the mid-20s, setting the stage for icy patches Wednesday morning.
By midweek, the weather turns calmer but colder, with highs struggling near 36°F Wednesday before rebounding to the upper 30s by Thursday. The next chance for snow arrives Friday night into Saturday, hinting that early December may hold a pattern of quick-moving winter systems across New England.
5-Day Outlook (Boston, MA):
- Tuesday: Rain changing to snow. High 41°F.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, low 26°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 36°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 39°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, cold morning. High 27°F.
