"Juiced-up" storm bringing heavy rain to Massachusetts, snow to New England ski country
BOSTON - Now that spring has officially arrived, we can get on with more winter-like weather - with rain and maybe a bit of snow in the forecast for Massachusetts.
March has been chock-full of red days thus far (warmer than normal). Now, right on schedule, we are about to balance the scales out a bit with a string of blue (below normal days).
Coldest day of the month
Thursday will likely be the coldest day of the entire month!
Highs will be stuck in the 30s and the winds will make it feel like teens and 20s for most of the day.
Friday morning will be quite cold with lows in the teens in many of the suburbs.
Rain and snow from Saturday storm in New England
Turning to the weekend, the news doesn't get much better. Another "juiced-up" storm is headed for New England.
When it arrives early Saturday morning, the atmosphere may be just cold enough for a touch of light sleet or snow in portions of northern Massachusetts.
Within a few hours the wintry mix will change to all rain in southern New England.
The rain will continue, heavy at times, all day Saturday.
Models are currently suggesting rainfall totals between 1 and 3 inches for most of our area. This would lead to some renewed, localized flooding.
By Sunday, conditions will clear but there will be potential coastal flooding, ponding on some roads and ice developing on surfaces in the morning. So, though we will be clear on Sunday, you'll need to watch your step.
How much snow?
Up north, in ski country, this will fall as all snow! We are projecting a foot or more for a good portion of the White Mountains.
Ski season is about to get a late boost!
Our next chance of rain in Massachusetts arrives midweek but, again, the key takeaway is winter isn't done yet.