Massachusetts — Bright winter sun cuts across Boston this morning, glinting off cold rooftops as gusts sweep through the harbor and rattle loose signs along downtown streets. The air feels sharp and restless, hinting at the rapid shift coming as early-season December snow edges closer to New England.
Travelers should stay alert: gusts near 37 mph today may push lighter vehicles on bridges and create momentary crosswind hazards on I-93, I-90, and Route 1. Dry pavement helps for now, but temperatures stay low enough that shaded spots can still develop frost. Keep layers handy; the wind adds a biting chill that stings exposed skin.
Meteorologists are tracking a developing winter system sliding toward Massachusetts. Latest models show snow beginning Saturday night and increasing into Sunday morning. This is the first widespread December snow chance of the weekend, and impacts could grow quickly if heavier bands set up near the coast. Accumulations remain uncertain, but several inches are possible—enough to slow plows and affect pre-holiday travel.
Saturday stays partly sunny, high 38°F, but clouds build late as moisture deepens. A 70% snow likelihood arrives after dark with temperatures near 27°F, a setup favoring accumulation on untreated roads.
Sunday brings snow likely, mainly before 9 a.m., as colder north winds sweep in with gusts topping 36 mph. A 1–3 inch band is possible, though pockets of higher totals cannot be ruled out. Plan extra time for morning errands and expect reduced visibility and slushy surfaces.
Five-Day Outlook
• Saturday: Partly sunny, late snow chance.
• Sunday: Snow likely, high 32°F.
• Monday: Sunny, brisk, high 26°F.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 33°F.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 42°F.
