Chilly Days Ahead: Massachusetts Braces for a Cold Snap

Massachusetts is in for a rollercoaster of weather this week, with a mix of snow, cold, and wind on the horizon. The snow that fell on Tuesday will be gone by Wednesday morning, but that's not the end of the wintry weather.

Wednesday: A Brief Respite

• Sunshine and calm winds are expected on Wednesday.
• Temperatures will struggle to reach the mid-30s in the western and central parts of the state, especially in hilly areas.
• The eastern side and the coast might see low 40s.

Thursday: Arctic Cold Front Arrives

• An Arctic cold front is expected to sweep through New England.
• Scattered snow showers and intense snow squalls possible.
• Wind gusts could reach up to 35 mph.
• Temperatures are expected to drop quickly in the evening.

Thursday Night into Friday: Coldest Temperatures of the Season

• Western and central Massachusetts could see single-digit temperatures.
• The east and the coast might see teens.
• Wind chill could make it feel even colder, with temperatures possibly dipping into negative single digits.

Friday: Cold Sticks Around

• Highs in the low to mid-20s across most of the state.
• Low 30s along the southeastern coast.
• Chance of a coastal storm on Friday night into Saturday, bringing light snow to eastern Massachusetts.
• Accumulations expected to be less than an inch.

Saturday: Warm-Up, But Brief

• Temperatures expected to warm up to the 30s and 40s by Saturday morning.
• Don't get too comfortable, as the mercury is expected to dip again on Sunday.