Maps Reveal Timing of Snow and Freezing Rain from Clipper System Today
This week begins with a light snowfall across New England due to a small clipper system. The system will bring scattered snow showers on Monday afternoon, continuing into the evening and overnight hours. While the precipitation is expected to be light, temperatures will remain well below freezing.
Snow and Freezing Rain Forecast
In Greater Boston, accumulations of about one inch of snow are anticipated. Areas along Route 2 and north could see between one to three inches. However, the most significant impacts will affect Southeastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
Timing of Precipitation
The precipitation is expected to follow this schedule:
- 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Portions of the Berkshires, Vermont, and Western Connecticut, as well as central and southern New Hampshire and Worcester County by 5 p.m.
- 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Greater Boston, including the I-95 and I-495 corridors; both the North and South Shores; northern Rhode Island; and southern Maine.
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. — South Coast and Cape Cod, Providence, and areas to the south.
- 9 p.m. to overnight — Freezing rain will likely start impacting Southeastern Massachusetts around 9 p.m. with potential northward drift into southern Boston and the South Shore after midnight.
Potential Hazards
The transition to freezing rain late Monday night poses a risk of patchy black ice, particularly from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Drivers in areas such as the South Shore, Cape Cod, and Providence are advised to exercise caution as conditions may become slick.
Temperatures overnight on Tuesday are forecasted to range from the upper 20s to mid-30s across Southern New England. Expect varying conditions as this clipper system passes through the region.
