Boston, Massachusetts – Slick bridges and overpasses could slow the early commute Thursday as light overnight snow briefly coats parts of eastern and central Massachusetts, but temperatures rising 15 to 20 degrees above normal will wash away most accumulation before lunchtime.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Massachusetts sits in a 40 to 50 percent above-normal precipitation zone through Tuesday. That elevated storm corridor stretches from the Carolinas into New England, signaling multiple systems capable of producing rain or wet snow as February winds down.
In Boston, average highs this time of year sit in the upper 30s. Afternoon readings next week may climb into the upper 40s and low 50s, especially along the I-95 corridor from Providence through the North Shore. Worcester and Springfield could see brief overnight snow or a rain-snow mix before daytime melting takes over. Higher elevations in Berkshire County may hold onto slushy accumulation longer, particularly before 9 a.m.
The broader temperature outlook favors above-normal warmth across much of the eastern United States, while cooler-than-average air lingers along the West Coast. That contrast keeps the jet stream active across southern New England, increasing the likelihood of periodic precipitation.
Drivers should allow extra travel time during the morning commute, clear storm drains to prevent standing water and monitor local advisories for any winter weather updates. The milder stretch continues into early next week, though additional systems could prompt new alerts. Winter is fading, but it has not fully exited Massachusetts just yet.
