Boston, Massachusetts – A renewed stretch of winter weather could bring accumulating snow and travel slowdowns across Massachusetts as a late-January pattern favors colder air and organized storm systems.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Massachusetts is included in a slight risk for heavy snow from Saturday through the following Friday, pointing to an increased chance for at least one impactful snow event during that window. The risk spans eastern, central, and western parts of the state.
In eastern Massachusetts, including Boston and the immediate metro area, temperatures are expected to trend below normal, increasing confidence that precipitation falls mainly as snow. That raises concerns for slick conditions along Interstates 90 and 93, as well as delays on commuter rail and local roadways during heavier bursts.
Central Massachusetts communities such as Worcester may see snow chances spread over multiple days, which could lead to cumulative impacts on untreated roads and local travel. Farther west, including Springfield and the Berkshires, elevation and colder air could allow snow to accumulate efficiently if storms track through southern New England.
Massachusetts Department of Transportation officials advise residents to monitor conditions closely, allow extra travel time, and prepare vehicles with winter safety supplies. With colder air favored to persist, snow that falls may linger between systems.
More detailed guidance and potential advisories are expected as the late-January window approaches, with clearer timing emerging by early next week.
