Massachusetts greets the morning under light snowflakes and biting cold. Streetlights glow through mist, and sidewalks crunch with fresh accumulation. Temperatures sit in the teens around Boston, setting the stage for a tricky winter stretch as holiday travel builds toward 2026.
Snow continues early, tapering by mid-morning. Patchy freezing fog lingers, keeping visibility low on side roads and neighborhood streets. Drivers should expect slick conditions on untreated surfaces, especially bridges and ramps along I-93 and Route 128.
Later today, clouds thin and temperatures climb into the upper 20s. Snow ends, but melting remains limited. Any moisture refreezes quickly after sunset, increasing the risk for black ice during evening travel.
Sunday brings the next concern. Clouds thicken through the day as highs approach the upper 30s. Conditions stay dry at first, but the change arrives after dark. A wintry mix develops overnight, with freezing rain likely before turning to plain rain closer to morning. Even a light glaze could create hazardous travel across Greater Boston and nearby suburbs.
Plan ahead if traveling late Sunday. Icy patches may form quickly as precipitation begins. Meteorologists warn conditions could deteriorate fast after sunset, especially north and west of the city.
Monday turns milder and wet. Rain becomes widespread, and highs near 50 wash away lingering snowpack. Roads improve, but standing water may slow the morning commute. Gusty winds develop late, adding to travel fatigue for those returning home.
Colder air returns Tuesday. Temperatures fall into the 20s, and any leftover moisture freezes again overnight. That sets up another round of black ice before New Year’s Eve on Wednesday, which looks cold but quieter.
Five-day winter impacts remain active. Keep extra time in your plans, and watch changing conditions closely. Are roads slick where you are this morning?
Five-Day Outlook: Boston, MA
- Today: Snow early, freezing fog; high near 27
- Sunday: Increasing clouds; freezing rain late; high near 37
- Monday: Rain, windy; high near 49
- Tuesday: Colder, breezy; high near 30
- Wednesday (New Year’s Eve): Mostly cloudy, cold; high near 32
