Massachusetts greets the morning under steel-gray skies, with cold air stinging faces and wind pushing through city streets. Exhaust plumes hang above intersections, and the day already feels unsettled.
Temperatures sit near the upper 20s across Boston, with wind chills closer to 20 degrees. Light snow chances linger early, though accumulation remains limited for now. Roads are mostly dry, but bridges and untreated surfaces stay slick. Drivers should slow down, especially along I-93 and Route 1 before midday.
Conditions turn more active heading into tonight. Snow becomes more likely after dark, with light accumulation possible. While totals stay under an inch, timing matters. Evening travel could be impacted as flakes fall during colder temperatures, allowing snow to stick quickly. Visibility may drop at times, particularly near the coast.
By Monday, clouds linger and cold holds on. Highs struggle near the upper 20s before another round of snow develops Monday night. Meteorologists expect another light accumulation, but repeated snowfall increases the risk of slick pavement and packed snow on side streets.
The bigger concern arrives Tuesday. Warmer air pushes north, changing snow to rain by afternoon. As temperatures rise toward the upper 30s, melting snow could create slush. Once temperatures dip again, refreezing becomes possible. This flash-freeze setup often leads to black ice during late-day commutes.
Midweek brings little relief at first. Rain chances continue Wednesday with highs near the low 40s. To be fair, it feels mild compared to today, but winter remains firmly in control. Long-range outlooks still point to heavier snow potential later in January across New England.
Plan ahead now. Allow extra travel time tonight and early this week. Keep salt handy and watch for icy patches after dark.
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Five-Day Outlook for Boston, MA
• Today: Mostly cloudy, chance of snow, high near 31
• Monday: Mostly cloudy, chance of snow, high near 28
• Tuesday: Snow changing to rain, high near 38
• Wednesday: Chance of rain, high near 43
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 44
