Massachusetts — Light snow drifts across Boston this morning, softening rooftops and muting traffic noise along city streets. Visibility drops in bursts, and wet pavement turns slick as temperatures hover near freezing. MLK Day starts gray and wintry, with travel impacts already unfolding.
According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for eastern Massachusetts through the early morning hours. Snow showers continue through late morning, producing up to 1 inch of accumulation, with localized totals approaching 3 inches in parts of the metro area. Reduced visibility and slushy roads affect I-93, I-90, Route 1, and surface streets during the morning commute.
Temperatures climb into the mid-30s this afternoon, allowing some melting. That brief improvement won’t last long. Skies clear tonight as colder air moves in, dropping lows into the upper teens. Meltwater refreezes quickly after sunset, increasing the risk of black ice, especially on bridges, ramps, and sidewalks.
Tuesday turns bright but sharply colder. Highs struggle to reach the mid-20s, and gusty winds add a biting edge. By Wednesday, clouds return and another system approaches. A chance of snow develops Wednesday night into early Thursday, signaling a more active midweek pattern across southern New England.
Looking farther ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook favors below-normal temperatures across the Northeast, while precipitation chances trend near to slightly above normal. Winter remains firmly in control, even as daylight slowly increases by a few minutes each day in Boston.
Plan extra time if heading out this morning. Slow down on slick roads and watch footing on icy sidewalks. Conditions may change quickly.
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Five-Day Outlook for Boston, MA
- Today (MLK Day): Snow showers early, high near 35°F
- Tonight: Clearing and colder, low near 18°F
- Tuesday: Sunny and cold, high near 25°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 33°F
- Thursday: Chance of snow early, then partly sunny, high near 41°F
