Boston, Massachusetts – Residents across Massachusetts and Connecticut should prepare for a wetter-than-average stretch March 5-11, with repeated rain chances that could dampen commutes and elevate stream levels across southern New England.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, both states fall within a 40 to 50 percent chance of above-normal precipitation during the March 5-11 period. While this signal is lower than areas farther west, it still favors more frequent rain systems moving through the Northeast. Temperatures are also expected to trend above average, limiting the risk of widespread snow.
In Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Hartford and New Haven, most precipitation will fall as rain. Brief mixing cannot be ruled out in higher elevations of western Massachusetts if cooler air lingers overnight, but milder daytime temperatures should dominate.
Periods of steady rainfall could create ponding along Interstates 90, 91 and 95, especially in urban corridors with poor drainage. Smaller streams and rivers may see gradual rises if multiple systems track over the same region.
Residents should clear storm drains, monitor local river levels and allow extra travel time during heavier rain. The unsettled pattern continues through March 11, and additional advisories could be issued if rainfall trends increase.
