Thanksgiving storm forecast has snow, rain coming to Massachusetts. Maps show impacted areas.
BOSTON - It's going to be an ugly ride to grandma's house on Thursday. Thanksgiving will essentially be a washout with rain expected from mid-morning until late in the evening.
On a positive note, if it's going to rain on a holiday, why not one centered around the dinner table and watching football on TV.
The WBZ Weather Team is continuing the NEXT Weather Alert through the day on Thursday.
Thankfully, Wednesday will be a quiet day in the Northeast and across most of the country. Our Thanksgiving storm will be traveling through northern Texas and, by evening, heading for the Ohio River Valley. It will be gaining strength but will only bring minor impacts to those areas.
Thanksgiving weather forecast
It will be miserable all day long on Thursday. As the storm arrives in the morning hours, it will start with some light rain and snow showers.
Early morning high school football games may start dry, but I suggest dressing for rain.
Showers will overspread the area from west from east between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. The steadiest and heaviest rain will fall from midday through early evening.
Chance of wet snow north on Thanksgiving
Snowfall will not be a major player in most of southern New England during this storm.
Like most early season storms, you will need some elevation in order to see any accumulation.
Areas most at risk of accumulating snow include the Green and White Mountains as well as the Berkshires.
Closer to home, there is a chance of some wet snow mixing and a light accumulation in the northern Worcester Hills, particularly those with an elevation near or over 1,000 feet.
There is also potential for a period of gusty winds during the day on Thursday. While the winds are not a big concern with this storm, we could briefly see gusts of 25-45mph along the immediate coastline. Thankfully, tides are astronomically low, so coastal flooding is not a concern.
Chilly weekend ahead
The weather looks much quieter on Friday and this weekend, but it is going to be rather chilly. The coldest airmass yet this season will pour into New England from Canada.
Daily highs will be stuck in the 30s and low 40s with periods of gusty winds making it feel even colder.
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