Boston, MA – A dangerous late-season ice storm is targeting Northern New England tonight, with forecasters warning of widespread freezing rain capable of downing power lines and tree limbs.
According to the NOAA Weather Prediction Center, significant ice accumulation is likely across portions of Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and parts of New York through Saturday night. Areas like Albany, Concord, and Bangor are under increased risk of power outages and tree damage due to ice totals approaching or exceeding a quarter inch.
The storm system, which began impacting the region Saturday morning, is part of a broader weather pattern stretching from the Central Plains to the Northeast. Ice and snow have already disrupted travel and utility services in parts of the northern Great Lakes, including Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin.
Residents are urged to stay off roads, as untreated surfaces will become slick and dangerous. Officials recommend preparing for potential extended outages by charging devices, securing backup heat sources, and avoiding unnecessary travel.
This ice threat follows an unseasonably active March weather pattern. Temperatures are expected to drop further into early next week, maintaining hazardous conditions even after the storm passes. Updates will continue as new warnings are issued.
