While the later sunset may have you dreaming of spring, Boston weather has different plans us. If you were hoping for one last big storm, we have some great news for you! There’s a Nor’easter coming to Boston.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for all of Massachusetts from Monday evening through Wednesday morning and a High Wind Watch from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning.
When does the Nor’easter get to Boston?
Rain will begin falling in the evening for most areas, except higher elevations, which should see snow, reports NBC Boston. Throughout the overnight into Tuesday, rain will be heavy at times near the coastline, while heavy wet snow falls in the interior.
Boston.com reports that Alan Dunham, NWS Meteorologist, said, “This storm could be a fairly high impact storm for pretty much the entire state between the heavy, wet snow and the gusts of 55 to 60+ mph right along the coast.”
When will it snow in Boston?
The rain should turn into snow in the evening and overnight hours in Western and Central Massachusetts, and the snow should start in Boston and the ‘burbs on Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday morning the storm brought only rain to Boston.
Strong winds are also expected, especially near the coast, starting out at 20 miles per hour, and gusting up to 50 or 60 mph by Tuesday afternoon.
The snow is expected to keep falling in most of the state through all of Tuesday and Tuesday night. Forecasters predict it will taper off in Boston on Wednesday, late in the evening, so be sure to plan your commute accordingly.
How much snow will Boston get?
Forecasters are seeing at least four inches in the city, with Dunham predicting people close to the coast should see about four to five inches, and those farther west should see eight to 10.
In the central and western parts of the state, a foot plus of snowfall is likely. Sorry Worcester! Toward the Cape, and coastal Plymouth County, there is far less snow expected, and those areas will see mostly rain and wind, but they could see an inch or so.
What will the temperature be in Boston?
It’s going to be perfect snow weather, with temperatures dipping to 37 degrees overnight, according to NWS. On Tuesday, the high will just reach 37 degrees, with a low of 30 degrees overnight.
Forecasters are predicting the cold won’t last, with Wednesday’s high of 34 degrees being the last cold day. Temperatures the rest of the week are expected to be in the mid-40s to mid-50s.
If we get snowed in tomorrow, check out our guide to the best places to go sledding around Boston! (And if you live downtown, head to these spots for the best hot chocolate!)