Storm To Cause Winter Mess In MA, Followed By Frigid Temps: NWS

MASSACHUSETTS — A storm will move into the area Wednesday night bringing mixed precipitation that will likely lead to a messy morning commute Thursday, according to The National Weather Service. The winter weather will have the greatest impacts northwest of I-95, along and north of the Mass Turnpike, and along and west of I-495 in the northern part of the state.

There will be some light precipitation Tuesday with the possibility of a coating of snow north and west of I-495. The higher terrains could see 1 to 3 inches of snow.

The bigger issue will be Wednesday night when widespread snow and ice is more likely. Two to four inches of snow is forecast for most of the state, according to WCVB-5. Winds will be brisk at 10 to 20 mph.

It's anticipated that the storm will start out as rain Wednesday, switch to snow overnight, then change over to sleet and freezing rain especially in coastal areas during the day Thursday. However, there's some good news for ski areas as the storm is likely to stay all snow in the mountains.

The storm will clear out Thursday night, but the streak of recent warm weather won't return when it does. An arctic front will follow leading to frigid temperatures.

The Boston area forecast calls for highs in the low 40s Tuesday and Wednesday, dropping into the low 30s Thursday and Friday, then a high of 26 for Saturday. Worcester will see similarly chilly conditions with lows in the single digits Friday night.