A storm system is set to bring rain, wind and some snow to Massachusetts. Rain and sleet overnight will make the Thursday early morning commute a bit of a mess, with some slippery travel through the interior and wet roads and puddles elsewhere.
The party's not over yet, winter enthusiasts! A storm system is set to bring rain, wind and some snow to Massachusetts, depending on where you live. Here's what you need to know.Pockets of rain will fill in over the course of Wednesday morning, with wind gusts picking up along the coast. Steadier rain arrives Wednesday afternoon and evening, making your evening drive a slow go.
The"peak" of the storm will be Wednesday night into early Thursday. Strong east to northeast winds will be whipping through, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph regionwide and some gusts up to 55 mph at the coast, resulting in pockets of damage.After dark Wednesday, with just enough cold air in place, rain will mix with sleet at times either side of the Mass. Pike in the north and transition to snow in the higher elevations in Worcester County, southwest New Hampshire.
In terms of rainfall totals, this will be a widespread 1 to 3 inch event. Between 2 to 2.5 inches is anticipated in Boston. Renewed rises on area rivers will leading to some minor flooding, urban flooding and localized poor drainage Wednesday night into early Thursday. By Friday, the nor'easter will weaken into a remnant low-pressure system, slowly drifting away to the east. Our weather will gradually improve, with cool temperatures in the upper 30s and low 40s and some passing rain and snow showers Friday and Saturday. We can expect some sunshine to peek through on Saturday and Sunday.Keep an eye on the water levels. Strong winds and rising tides are the other main concerns.
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