Massachusetts – Gray skies and damp streets define this early December morning as a mild, moist air mass sweeps through the Bay State. Temperatures hover near the mid-40s, but colder air lurks just to the west — setting the stage for a brief rain-to-snow transition by Thursday.
Rain will be the main story through the day, with gusts near 25 mph making umbrellas a challenge. Commuters along I-95 and Route 1 should plan for wet roads and reduced visibility, especially into the evening. By late tonight, temperatures begin their slide, and a few flurries or sleet pellets may appear as the front pushes through.
Thursday turns breezy and colder, with highs struggling near 36°F and a slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Winds from the west may gust up to 40 mph, adding an early-winter bite to the air. Conditions calm quickly into Friday, with sunshine and highs near 33°F returning to finish the week.
The weekend looks mostly dry but chilly, with highs in the mid-30s and lows dipping into the 20s. A weak clipper system could graze southern New England late Sunday, bringing another dusting-to-an-inch snow chance to higher terrain — a reminder that winter is settling in for good.
Action tip: Expect rapid temperature drops Thursday night — puddles from today’s rain could refreeze, creating slick patches by Friday morning. Drive carefully on shaded secondary roads and bridges.
Five-Day Outlook for Wakefield, MA
- Thursday: Breezy with snow showers, high 36°F, low 21°F, gusts near 43 mph.
- Friday: Sunny and breezy, high 33°F, low 21°F, calmer late.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 36°F, low 24°F, dry.
- Sunday: Chance of snow after 2 p.m., high 33°F, low 27°F, light accumulation possible.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 27°F, low 18°F, cold and crisp.
