Wakefield, MA – Cold, still air greets eastern Massachusetts this morning, the calm before a midweek shift toward wintry conditions. Clouds will increase through Monday before snow chances arrive by Tuesday evening, marking the region’s first meaningful December pattern change since early fall.
According to the National Weather Service, light snow is expected to develop late Tuesday, with the potential for 1–2 inches of accumulation before a brief changeover to rain Wednesday. Temperatures will hover near freezing, especially inland, creating slick spots for early commuters and anyone traveling along I-95 or Route 128. Even a light coating of snow could make untreated roads icy by dawn Wednesday.
Monday remains cold but calm, with highs near 25°F and a light north wind. By Tuesday, clouds build as southwest winds pull in slightly milder air, lifting highs into the low 30s. However, as precipitation moves in Tuesday night, temperatures are expected to dip again, leading to the snow–rain transition.
Wednesday brings a mixed bag—snow early, rain midday, then clearing as colder air returns by evening. Lows will slide back into the 20s midweek before sunshine returns Thursday. Looking ahead, long-range models show another push of Arctic air for Dec. 11–17, with the potential for heavier snow across the Great Lakes and Northeast just in time for pre-holiday travel.
5-Day Wakefield, MA Outlook
- Monday: Sunny, high 25°F, low 9°F.
- Tuesday: Increasing clouds, snow chance late, high 33°F, low 27°F.
- Wednesday: Snow/rain mix, high 43°F, low 33°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 40°F, low 28°F.
- Friday: 30% snow chance, high 37°F, low 30°F.
