Boston, MA – Drivers in western Massachusetts could face brief slick spots this morning as rain mixes with snow in higher elevations before strong winds build statewide later today.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, scattered rain and snow showers will continue through the morning, with minor travel impacts mainly confined to elevated terrain across the Berkshires and northern Worcester Hills. Surface temperatures in the low to mid-40s will limit accumulation, but bursts of snow could briefly reduce visibility along stretches of I-90 and Route 2.
Conditions improve by midday across much of the state, including Boston, Providence, and Springfield, where rain showers dominate and roads remain mostly wet. However, attention quickly shifts to strengthening winds developing by late afternoon.
Wind gusts could reach up to 40 mph by the evening commute, especially along coastal areas and open roadways like I-95 and Route 3. These gusts may make travel difficult for high-profile vehicles and could bring down small branches.
Residents should stay alert for changing conditions, particularly in higher elevations early and during the windy evening commute. Calmer weather is expected overnight, though breezy conditions may linger into early Wednesday.
