Pre-Thanksgiving Storm Update: When Will MA See Rain, Wind, Snow?

MASSACHUSETTS — While most of the Greater Boston area will deal with a wind-swept rain late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, those traveling well north and west of the city will have to get into winter driving mode with up to four inches of snow expected from a pre-Thanksgiving storm raging across the country early this week.

Forecasts remain on track from Monday, when wind gusts up to 60 mph were expected for the Cape and Islands, gusts up to 40 mph with heavy rain were expected along the coastline and a burst of snow was forecast for interior Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.

While many areas north and west of Route 495 could see a brief burst of snow at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday night, that wintry mix will linger longer in the higher elevations of Worcester and Berkshire counties.

Worcester remains on track to get about an inch of snow overnight before much of it washes away during a cold, rainy morning commute. The Fitchburg-Leominster-Gardner area could get up to three inches with the chance of slippery conditions for those with a morning commute on Wednesday.

Most areas east of Route 495 will receive up to one inch of rain before the weather calms down later Wednesday morning.

Those who can put off Thanksgiving travel a few hours will find better conditions Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night.

Thursday should be clear and cool for high school football and holiday travel with sunny skies and temperatures rising from the 20s and 30s early in the morning to the 40s by the afternoon.