Several storm systems will impact Massachusetts this week with snow, ice and rain
The new year is starting off with a very busy week of weather. This week alone we will have four different storm systems impacting southern New England with a variety of different precipitation types.
There are not any nor'easters or big winter storms in the pipeline (yet) but certainly enough to keep us on our toes right through the weekend.
The first storm came and went Monday with some light snow and rain.
Storm #2
- Precip. type: Freezing rain and rain
- Timing: Tuesday night (mainly after 7 pm) through Wednesday morning
Some light, scattered freezing rain is likely to fall starting around 8 p.m. and continuing through Wednesday morning.
The precipitation amounts will be quite light however, it only takes a small amount of freezing rain to create treacherous driving and walking conditions.
We would advise extreme caution if you have to go out late Tuesday night or early on Wednesday.
Inside Route 495 and near the coastline, the icing will be fairly light (less than .1") and will gradually transition to plain rain during Wednesday morning as temperatures creep upward.
Areas north and west of 495 will hold on to the sub-freezing temperatures longer and therefore, we expect to see more ice accretion, between .1" and .2" on most surfaces.
Storm #3
- Precip. type: All rain
- Timing: Friday midday through midnight
Temperatures will be much milder at the start of this event and because of that, we expect all rain in southern New England on Friday.
Expect the steadiest to occur in the afternoon and evening before it pushes to the south and tapers Friday night.
We're looking at about .25-.50" of water from this storm.
Storm #4
- Precip. type: All rain again
- Timing: Saturday midday through early Sunday
The stalled out frontal boundary from Friday's storm pushes back northward and we get another round of rain.
Steadiest Saturday night and overnight.
Likely another .25-.50" of water.
Patriots playoff game
Storm #4 will be followed by a very blustery day on Sunday. We believe the winds will calm some by the time the Patriots kickoff at Gillette Stadium Sunday night.
If you are lucky enough to be headed to the game, dress for temperatures in the lower 30s with wind chills in the teens and low 20s.
No rain or snow is expected during the game.
