Massachusetts – A thin glaze of ice clings to railings and windshields this morning as freezing rain lingers across eastern and central parts of the state. Side streets shine under streetlights, and bridges feel especially slick. This Weather Alert highlights a hazardous start to the day, with travel impacts expected through the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until mid-morning. Freezing rain continues early, with ice accumulations around one-tenth of an inch possible inland. Along the I-95 corridor and coastal plain, ice mixes with plain rain at times. Roads, bridges, and overpasses may become slick quickly, especially before temperatures rise.
Boston-area drivers should expect patchy fog and icy spots through the morning hours. Temperatures hover near 36 degrees, barely warm enough to improve conditions slowly. Crews continue treating major routes, but untreated sidewalks and neighborhood roads remain hazardous. Slow down, increase following distance, and allow extra travel time.
By later today, precipitation tapers and conditions gradually improve. Skies stay mostly cloudy, and highs reach the upper 30s. Tonight turns colder, with lows near 31 degrees, allowing leftover moisture to refreeze in spots.
Thursday brings a brief break from active weather. Sunshine returns, and temperatures climb to around 43 degrees. Thursday night stays dry and chilly. Rain chances increase again Friday as milder air moves in. Highs approach 49 degrees, with wet roads likely during the afternoon and evening.
The unsettled pattern continues into the weekend. Rain becomes more likely Saturday, with highs near 49 degrees. Saturday night stays wet, and Sunday remains damp but milder, near 47 degrees, before colder air returns early next week.
Five-Day Outlook for Boston, Massachusetts
- Today: Freezing rain early, cloudy, high 36
- Thursday: Sunny, high 43
- Friday: Chance of rain, high 49
- Saturday: Rain likely, high 49
- Sunday: Rain possible, high 47
